The offensive line, comprised of rookie left tackle Aireontae Ersery, left guard Laken Tomlinson, center Jake Andrews, right guard Ed Ingram and right tackle Blake Fisher, with Cam Robinson and Tytus Howard sidelined, allowed just one sack. The Texans rushed for 109 yards on 28 carries and one score.

And in the midst of an appealing performance from this offensive line, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans gave the unit a bit of praise following the events of Saturday's win, with the one main takeaway of this Houston o-line being the togetherness showcased upfront.

Houston's star quarterback said he's a Dodgers fan while he was wearing a Mariners hat and also roots for the Astros.

C.J. Stroud isn't looking to gain or lose fans from the Astros after wearing a Seattle Mariners hat on Saturday morning.

Stroud and the Texans managed to walk away from the 2024 season with a 10-7 regular season record and a Wild Card victory against Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers. However, their 23-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs suggests that there’s plenty of room for growth.

C.J. Stroud caused a stir when he wore a Mariners hat as he arrived at NRG on Friday. But don't worry, Houston fans, he still loves Astros

H ouston Texans starting quarterback C.J. Stroud made the most of his brief appearance in the team's preseason win over the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, as he completed 6-of-8 passes and threw a touchdown pass before watching the rest of the game from the sideline.

Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton exits preseason game against Texans with an apparent elbow injury suffered in first half

The Houston Texans enter the 2025 NFL season with high expectations after back-to-back playoff appearances, but analysts are skeptical about their ability to sustain success.