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

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Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) in action during the game against the Chicago Bears at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Prediction

The absence of an NFL reliable quarterback last season played a major hand in the Texans posing very little of a threat against the Chiefs. Now they may have something in Osweiler but he will get tested with a Pro Bowl safety in Berry and a dangerous corner in Peters lurking.

The injuries on the interior offensive line for Kansas City smells like blood in the water for Houston’s defense, especially with massive Vince Wilfork as the anchor at nose tackle for the Texans. More than likely, the biggest X-factor in the entire game is the run element for Kansas City. Ware and West are capable of shouldering the load and can limit possessions for Houston’s offense.

Where the game is won is Houston’s ability to attack Kansas City’s offensive line. Houston defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel will be licking his chops prior to the game and Houston will get redemption for their pair of losses to Kansas City last season.

Prediction: Texans, 27-17

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