NFL Week Two Preview: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans

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Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) hands off to running back Lamar Miller (26) during the game against the Chicago Bears at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Why Houston May Win

Osweiler was steady last week against the Chicago Bears, throwing for 231 yards and two touchdowns while hitting 63% of his passes. With a potential lethal arsenal at receiver, Osweiler will be called upon to deliver a little more this week, even against a skilled Kansas City secondary. His #1 target Hopkins was third in the NFL last season in receptions (111), yards (1,521) and seventh in touchdowns (11). He may see more one-on-one coverages this season thanks to rookie speedster Will Fuller, who led the team with five catches, 107 yards, and a touchdown last week.

Picking up running back Lamar Miller gave the team a reliable rusher and it showed last week with 106 tough yards on the ground behind a line that will truly get a test this week.

Even though Watt is not 100% due to a bad back, an 85% Watt is still probably capable of registering 12 sacks, two touchdown receptions and probably set the record for most kittens saved in a season by a defensive end. As long as Watt suits up, he is a threat. The team will look to get more out 2014 1st overall pick Jadaveon Clowney, who gained a sack last week over the Bears. The tandem at corner in Johnathan Joseph and Kareem Jackson are about as steady as ice water on a summer day and helped limit Maclin to 81 total receiving yards in both games combined against the Chiefs last season.

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