Texans vs. Titans: What’s the Game Plan for Houston?

December 26, 2015   ·   Brian McDonald   ·   Jump to comments

Offensive Game Plan
There are many possible matchups that would play into the Houston Texans' favour, but they need to force Tennessee corner Perrish Cox into covering DeAndre Hopkins as much as possible.
Out of 116 eligible corners who have played on at least 25 percent of their team's snaps this season, Cox ranks 105th in opposing quarterback rating and 109th in touchdowns allowed; only three players have allowed more touchdowns this year than Cox.
Arguably their "best" corner, Coty Sensabaugh, ranks 77th and 100th respectively in those two categories, so there isn't anyone on the Titans' roster who should be able to slow down Hopkins.
Brandon Weeden showed confidence in the ability of Hopkins to win 50-50 battles for the football, and the Pro Bowl receiver rewarded him with several tough and physical catches as well as drawing a couple pass-interference penalties.
The Titans rank 30th in passing touchdowns allowed, 29th in yards per pass attempt allowed...

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