Texans GM Nick Caserio praises running game, highlights Keylan Rutledge debut

Caserio credited the run attack with helping control game situations and called Rutledge’s debut encouraging for the offensive line moving forward.

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- Texans ran 32 times for 124 yards in Week 1 against Buffalo.
- Caserio noted short-yardage execution (fourth-and-one, third-and-one) gave the staff confidence to keep the offense on the field.
- He said the league appears to be leaning more on the run this season, which benefits game control.
- Rutledge started at left guard in his first regular-season game.
- Caserio said Rutledge matched what the club saw in spring and preseason, with room for corrections as a rookie.
- The GM emphasized Rutledge’s playing style as a reason he was drafted.

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