Steelers vs Texans: Houston could be forced to start PS offensive tackle
When it comes to dealing with the Pittsburgh Steelers defenses, the top job is to slow down the elite pass-rushing tandem of T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith. When the Steelers take on the Houston Texans on Sunday, Houston is going to have its work cut out for it due to an injury at offensive tackle.
According to Texans reporter Aaron Wilson, starting left tackle Josh Jones is expected to miss the game due to a hand injury. Jones was already filling in for the injured Laremy Tunsil.
#Texans left tackle Josh Jones is expected to miss the game against #Steelers due to a hand injury, per league sources while Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil remains sidelined with a lingering knee injury and is on track to miss his third consecutive game @KPRC2…
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 27, 2023
This means it could be reserve Austin Deculus gets the start opposite George Fant or even practice squad tackle Geron Christian could be elevated and plugged straight into the starting lineup.
It sounds like depending on which of the two end up starting will determine which side Fant plays on. Either way, rookie quarterback CJ Stroud is going to keep his head on a swivel because, on one side or the other, Pittsburgh is going to send an elite pass rusher at him.
