How does a team prepare well in order to run the ball effectively in the NFL? Don’t ask the Houston Texans.
The Texans entered the season with arguably the most experienced backfield in the league. Starter Mark Ingram has three 1,000-yard campaigns on his resume. Backups Phillip Lindsay and David Johnson have combined for six seasons with at least 1,000 total yards. For additional comfort, Rex Burkhead is playing in his ninth NFL season.
Through five games, Houston ranks 32nd in yards per carry and only two teams have fumbled the ball more often than the Texans.