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With C.J. Stroud struggling, how far can Texans’ elite defense take them?

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The Texans have the NFL ’s No. 1 defense by DVOA .

They top the league in completion rate allowed ( 57.7% ), passer rating allowed ( 79.6 ) and pass breakups ( 80 ) Derek Stingley Jr. is the first player in franchise history with at least five interceptions in back-to-back seasons.

Rookie defensive backs Calen Bullock and Kamari Lassiter have been fantastic.

Veteran tailback is averaging just 48.7 rushing yards per game over his past three appearances.

Houston has a tough stretch over the next week .

It faces Kansas City on Saturday and then hosts the Baltimore Ravens four days later on Christmas .

The Texans have an elite defense that makes anything possible.

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