Houston’s season opener vs. Los Angeles Rams exposed tempo and discipline gaps. Stroud acknowledged lolling and unpreparedness, and DeMeco Ryans emphasized urgency, tempo, and quicker in-and-out of the huddle to clean pre- and post-snap checks. The Texans drew 11 penalties, seven on offense, and a late fumble by Dare Ogunbowale derailed a comeback bid. Week 2 vs. Tampa Bay now tests whether tempo fixes translate to cleaner drives and better efficiency.

Fantasy take: if tempo improves, Stroud’s efficiency could rise with more clean passes and better down-to-down decisions. Monitor the Texans’ O-line discipline and whether Ogunbowale yields to a clearer RB rotation. A quicker, more checked-at-the-line offense could unlock more consistent targets for receivers and create steadier scoring opportunities.

In short, the Texans’ path to fantasy relevance hinges on execution and tempo; the win probability tilts with how quickly they erase lapses and finish drives.