While it may have been hard to focus on, given that Thursday Night Football was a cacophony of bizarre calls and even stranger coaching decisions, the Texans notified the rest of the NFL that they are back in rhythm.
This 42–23 beatdown of the Dolphins in prime time—Houston’s fifth win in a row—should be terrifying for the AFC South teams unable to pull away when they had their chance. It should also be a signal for any general managers looking to shop talent before the coming deadline.
NFLPA records checked shortly before publish time showed the Texans with the fourth-most salary cap space in the NFL right now behind the Browns, Colts and 49ers.