The Texans aren't really much into style points.
That's been the case this entire time they've been on their current winning streak, which was extended to seven games with Sunday's narrow 23-21 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Houston's offense was uninspiring, failing to reach the red zone or score a touchdown until the fourth quarter. The defense helped Houston to an early lead with a pick-six by Derek Stingley Jr., but also gave up two explosive touchdowns to rookie running back Ashton Jeanty that nearly cost them the game.
But all is well that ends well. Ka'imi Fairbairn made all three of his field goal attempts (each one was 49 yards or more and they needed all of them). And C.J. Stroud, to his credit, made two crucial third-down throws to maintain possession for Houston in the waning minutes.
First, it was a pass interference call on 3rd-and-20 that allowed the Texans' to keep the drive alive. Then later on a 3rd-and-5, Stroud stepped up in the pocket and found rookie Jayden Higgins sitting in the middle of the field for 17 yards and a first down.
On 3rd-and-8 with just two minutes to go, Stroud found Nico Collins on a back shoulder fade for 24 yards. By that point, the Raiders had used all of their timeouts and could no longer stop the clock.
Game over. Texans win what felt like it shouldn't have been a nail-biter at all. But they will take it.
That's now three straight 10-win seasons under head coach DeMeco Ryans and with Stroud at quarterback, but this time with two games left to spare.
The only touchdown for Houston was a one-yard toss to Dalton Schultz, who continues to have an amazing season.