The Texans' offensive line was porous against the Cincinnati Bengals' formidable defensive front Saturday.
They allowed three sacks in the first quarter alone, making it virtually impossible for new starting quarterback Tom Savage to get into any semblance of a rhythm.
Pro Bowl defensive tackle Geno Atkins busted through a meager blocking attempt by right guard Jeff Allen to sack new starting quarterback Tom Savage.
Atkins leads all NFL interior defensive linemen with 8½ sacks. He had 11 sacks last season to again lead the NFL in that category and is regarded as one of the most disruptive defensive tackles in the league.