Projections for Houston Texans' offense in 2025
Projections for Houston Texans' offense in 2025
There are high expectations surrounding the Houston Texans heading into the 2025 season, where the offense has added a slew of new faces to help take the unit to the next level.
That starts with the subtraction of five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, who was shipped off to the Washington Commanders for four future draft picks. In his place, Houston inked Cam Robinson to a one-year deal and drafted Minnesota offensive tackle Tay Ersery in the second round via a trade up.
While C.J. Stroud had an encouraging (but rather underwhelming production-wise) second season, he's barely tapped into his potential, which new offensive coordinator Nick Caley will look to develop. The Texans have a plethora of weapons on offense, including running backs Joe Mixon and Nick Chubb, wide receivers Nico Collins, Christian Kirk and rookie Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins, as well as tight ends Dalton Schultz and Cade Stover.
Houston also improved its offensive line with Tytus Howard shifting inside to guard and Blake Fisher taking over as the full-time right tackle. Cole Popovich, the Texans' offensive line coach, also brought in a former Troy standout with Jake Andrews, while veteran lineman Laken Tomlinson hopes to hold down the left guard spot long-term.
ESPN's Mike Clay recently shared his 2025 projections, including for the Texans offensive skill players. Here's a look:
Quarterbacks
C.J. Stroud : 366-of-569 completions, 4,387 yards, 23 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 43 sacks; 51 rushes, 240 yards, 1 touchdown
: 366-of-569 completions, 4,387 yards, 23 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 43 sacks; 51 rushes, 240 yards, 1 touchdown Case Keenum: 4-of-6, 41 yards
Running backs
Joe Mixon : 244 rushes, 1,038 yards, 10 touchdowns; 41 receptions, 348 yards, 3 touchdown
: 244 rushes, 1,038 yards, 10 touchdowns; 41 receptions, 348 yards, 3 touchdown Nick Chubb : 118 rushes, 515 yards, 4 touchdowns; 8 receptions, 65 yards
: 118 rushes, 515 yards, 4 touchdowns; 8 receptions, 65 yards Woody Marks : 20 rushes, 88 yards, 2 touchdowns ; 13 receptions, 93 yards
: 20 rushes, 88 yards, 2 touchdowns ; 13 receptions, 93 yards Dare Ogunbowale : 8 rushes, 33 yards; 8 receptions, 63 yards
: 8 rushes, 33 yards; 8 receptions, 63 yards Dameon Pierce: 0 rushes, 0 yards
Wide receivers
Nico Collins : 98 receptions, 1,346 yards, 8 touchdowns
: 98 receptions, 1,346 yards, 8 touchdowns Jayden Higgins : 59 receptions, 822 yards, 4 touchdowns
: 59 receptions, 822 yards, 4 touchdowns Christian Kirk : 42 receptions, 539 yards, 3 touchdowns
: 42 receptions, 539 yards, 3 touchdowns Jaylin Noel : 24 receptions, 305 yards; 2 touchdowns
: 24 receptions, 305 yards; 2 touchdowns Justin Watson : 6 receptions, 91 yards
: 6 receptions, 91 yards Braxton Berrios: 0 receptions, 0 yards
Tight ends
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