Houston’s offense appears to have found its stride in training camp as C.J. Stroud and the first unit pushed the field during Tuesday’s practice, following an encouraging 6-for-8 preseason showing with a five-yard TD to Nico Collins. Stroud hit Hutchinson on a notable 7-on-7 anticipatory throw and threaded a team-downfield sequence in 11-on-11, culminating in a field-flipping connection to Justin Watson. The unit also moved the chains on third and fourth downs in a late two-minute drill, while the defense notched sacks from Will Anderson Jr., Christian Harris and Derek Barnett. Houston kept the ball clean, a welcome shift from early camp turnover-prone days.

Offensive coordinator Nick Caley signaled a settled-but-fluid approach up front, with Aireontae Ersery, Laken Tomlinson, Jake Andrews, Ed Ingram and Ty Howard forming a veteran-to-rookie mix at tackle and guard spots. The starting five remains under evaluation as Caley emphasized physicality to control the line. On the interior, Cam Robinson’s return and reps with the second unit kept the options open as the Texans weigh their up-front identity. On defense, the injury rehab progress of C.J. Gardner-Johnson adds intrigue around Week 1, while Caley announced a sideline role for himself to boost immediacy with players.