Between a more aggressive approach to the running game and quarterback Deshaun Watson remaining upright, the Texans' most maligned position group has made strides the past two weeks.
Despite playing without starting right guard Zach Fulton due to an ankle injury with Greg Mancz stepping in, the line has made major progress.
Running back Lamar Miller has rushed for 100 yards in consecutive games for the first time in his three years with the Texans, gaining a season-high 133 yards with one touchdown in a blowout win over the Miami Dolphins.
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More importantly, Watson, sacked 25 times in the first six games of the season and dealing with rib, sternum and lung injuries after getting beaten up against the Dallas Cowboys, wasn't sacked against Miami and was only hit once.