REPORT CARD

A Overall

Deshaun Watson and the offense exploded in the air and on the ground to score a season-high 42 points in the 19-point victory that gave the Texans a fivegame winning streak.

Quarterback A+

Deshaun Watson threw five touchdown passes and no interceptions. He was not sacked, was patient in the pocket when he needed to be and was smart with the ball.

Running backs A

Lamar Miller posted back-toback 100-yard rushing games for his first time with the Texans. His 58-yard run was the longest of his three seasons in Houston. The Texans ran for 188 yards.

Receivers A

DeAndre Hopkins and rookie tight end Jordan Thomas each caught two touchdown passes. Will Fuller had a 73-yard touchdown reception.

Offensive line A

The linemen did a terrific job on pass protection and run-blocking. It was their best performance of the season.

Defensive line B

After a rough start in the first quarter against the run, the linemen got it going. J.J. Watt had his eighth sack and two tackles for loss.

Linebackers B

Zach Cunningham (knee) and Peter Kalambayi (concussion), his replacement, left the game. The remaining linebackers played the run well after the first quarter and harassed Brock Osweiler.

Secondary B+

Justin Reid had an interception to set up a touchdown. Tyrann Mathieu recorded a sack. Kareem Jackson had another exceptional game.

Special teams C

Other than a 21-yard punt return the Texans allowed that set up a touchdown, the special teams were solid. Ka’imi Fairbairn kicked off well but did not attempt a field goal.

Coaching A+

Bill O’Brien and his staff did a superb job. It was O’Brien’s best game this season as a play-caller. The coaches had to rely on a lot of backups because of injuries, and they contributed to the victory.