Caley's sharp play-calling produced a clean, efficient game plan that maximized Stroud's time and rhythm, contributing to a balanced, high-output offensive performance.

Caley delivered a creatively varied game plan, layering run and pass with timely misdirection and play-action. The result was a kitchen-sink approach that leveraged mismatches and limited pre-snap penalties, a blueprint that paid dividends in this win.

<p>Caley could become the offensive play-caller, complementing Burke’s defense-driven model and aiming for a cohesive, balanced approach under Ryans’ overarching leadership.</p>

Caley is under scrutiny for an offense that has not clicked yet, defend his approach, and describe how his system adapts to the current personnel.

Caley’s first year as play caller has the Texans recalibrating their attack. With Stroud adjusting to a new system and line, Caley’s influence is pivotal for efficiency and rhythm, and any early-season misalignment could be turning points as he fine-tunes the scheme.