Browns-Texans scouting report

TEXANS: The rebuilding Texans have 33 players new to the roster. Five are draft picks and 28 are veteran acquisitions. …Tyrod Taylor, at 1.40, has the thirdlowest interception rate among active QBs behind only Aaron Rodgers (1.37) and Patrick Mahomes (1.39). … Brandin Cooks caught five passes for 132 yards vs. Jacksonville in the Texans’ opener. BROWNS: The Browns did not lose back-to-back games last season. … They were 6-2 at FirstEnergy Stadium in 2020. … The Texans lead the series with the Browns, 7-4, but the Browns beat them, 10-7, in Cleveland last season and are 3-2against them at home. … Rashard Higgins is expected to be more involved vs. Houston after being on the field for only four snaps last week.

Jeff Schudel’s prediction: Browns 34, Texans 17