HOUSTON -- It was clear from the start of the Texans’ loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday that it wasn’t going to be Houston's day. As Broncos quarterback Drew Lock shredded the Texans’ defense, Houston’s offense had no early answer, a trend that has become all too familiar this season.
Through Week 14, Houston has scored 30 first-quarter points, which is the second fewest in the NFL, ahead of only the Washington Redskins (23), according to ESPN Stats & Information. The Texans have been outscored 65-30 in first quarters.