The Texans offensive line got the job done on Sunday against Chicago.Â
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Houston was victorious by a 24-13 margin, and the line paved the way for a 100-plus yard rusher in Lamar Miller. They also helped the offense control the time of possession for 36:19.
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"Overall we did a good job, but we want to be perfectionists," right guard Jeff Allen said.
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The offense rang up 129 total rushing yards, as Miller accounted for 106 on 28 carries. Prior to the
Monday Night Football double-header, he was atop the NFL in rushing yards. He was also the only back to crack the 100-yard mark through the first 14 games of Week 1.
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"I think they did a great job," Miller said on Monday. "The offensive line, they gave me holes to run through and just to get those tough yards."
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The Texans were without left tackle Duane Brown who is still rehabbing a quadriceps injury. He won't suit up in Week 2 either. Regardless, Houston was able to bleed time off the clock late by giving Miller the ball.
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"It was more about pounding it and taking time off the clock," head coach Bill O'Brien said of the team's late game offensive strategy. "The offensive line did a good job. It's got to be better though."
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The Texans met as a team on Monday, and the players will be off on Tuesday. They'll practice Wednesday through Friday. On Sunday they host the Chiefs at NRG Stadium. Kickoff is at noon CT.
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