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5 reasons Texans can win the Super Bowl this year

By Russell S. Baxter

Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images
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NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 15: Duke Johnson #25 of the Houston Texans looks for a place to run in the first half of a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 15: Duke Johnson #25 of the Houston Texans looks for a place to run in the first half of a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

3. A persistent running attack

The Houston Texans got a very solid year from running back Carlos Hyde in 2019. In his first and now only season with the club, he managed career highs in carries (245) and rushing yards (1,070). But the organization opted not to bring him back (he would sign with the Seahawks) and are counting on former Pro Bowler David Johnson, obtained in the trade that sent three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals.

The Texans also have Duke Johnson, acquired a year ago from the Browns. Known more for his pass-catching prowess, he ran for a career-best 410 yards in 2019. This past season, he and Hyde combined for 328 carries. Houston finished ninth in the league in rushing after finishing eighth in the NFL in the same category the previous season. But this past year was more about the running backs and less about Deshaun Watson forced out of the pocket too many times.

So can David Johnson recapture that All-Pro form of 2016 when he led the league in total yards from scrimmage (2,118) and touchdowns (20)? That included 1,239 yards and 16 scores on the ground on 293 carries. A similar effort along with support from Duke Johnson would be huge.

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