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Houston Texans Set to Battle Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

As the Houston Texans prepare to face off against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent upward trend. The Texans have shown a marked improvement in their performance over the past few games, which could be a significant factor in the upcoming match.


Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (3) plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Looking back at their last three games, we've seen the Texans' offense come alive. In Week 4 against the Steelers, they put up an impressive 30 points with a total of 451 yards. Their passing game was particularly strong, with a completion percentage of approximately 55 and an average of over 10 yards per pass attempt. They also showcased resilience on defense with three sacks and two forced fumbles.


The following week saw them take down the Jaguars with a commanding score of 37-17. The offense continued to shine as they achieved an even higher completion percentage of approximately 67 percent and maintained an average gain per play consistent with their previous outing.


Houston Texans cornerback Steven Nelson, rear, intercepts a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

However, it's worth noting that in Week 2 against the Colts, despite scoring only 20 points and allowing 31 points against them, there were still positive takeaways for Houston. They managed to amass nearly 400 total yards and had a third-down efficiency rate close to fifty percent.


The venue for this game could play into how both teams perform; playing away from home always presents additional challenges. However, given that Mercedes-Benz Stadium is indoors like NRG Stadium where Houston plays its home games, environmental factors should not significantly impact gameplay.


Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) is blocked by Houston Texans offensive tackle George Fant (77) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston fans should look out for whether their team can maintain offensive momentum while tightening up defensively after conceding more than twenty points in two out of these three games analyzed.


Catch all the action on October 8th at Mercedes-Benz Stadium or tune into FOX network for live coverage starting at noon local time (5 PM GMT).

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