From The NY Times’ analysis of 0-2 teams

“Houston Texans

Their 0-2 start is certainly not as surprising as the Chiefs', but the Texans are the two-time reigning AFC South champions, so this wasn't exactly expected, either. Coming into the season, I wanted to see the revamped Texans offensive line improve with a change at offensive coordinator. And after two games, well, I don't think the unit got any better. Quarterback C.J. Stroud is being pressured on more than 40% of his dropbacks, which is a 2% increase from last season. You can live with some pressure if your quarterback is elite with his legs, but that's not Stroud's game.

And Houston's problems don't end there. The Texans can't run the ball, either. The Texans are the second-worst team in rushing success rate at 29%, besting only the Chicago Bears. You might think defenses are stacking the box because they know Houston can't pass-protect. Nope. The Texans have faced the seventh-fewest eight-man boxes in the league and still can't find success running the ball.

The season certainly isn't over for the Texans, as their playoff odds sit at 25%, but I think panic is justified here because no matter how good your defense is, if you can't pass-protect or generate yards on the ground, you're not going to win many games.”