The Texans didn’t have five defensive starters with tackle Mario Edwards Jr. serving a suspension while linebackers Azeez Al-Shaair and Henry To’oTo’o, cornerback Kamari Lassiter and safety Jimmie Ward were injured. Denico Autry, who recently returned from a six-game suspension, was being eased back into the lineup.

Rashan Gary and Xavier McKinney talk about the performance from the defense after the 24-22 win over the Houston Texans.

Not all is terrible for the Texans as they fall to 5-2 entering Week 8’s matchup at home against the Indianapolis Colts. Offense: RB Joe Mixon — This is the only correct answer because Mixon was the only consistent player Sunday.