The Texans couldn't run or throw the ball effectively. The offensive line somehow looks worse than it did last season. The ballyhooed offensive system installed in the offseason seems worse than "Ask Madden"-the algorithm-based option to decide which play to run next in the iconic Madden NFL video game.

Houston's execution was particularly lacking in crucial situations. The team was a combined 3-for-19 on third- and fourth-down conversions and turned only one of its three red-zone tries into a touchdown, which came in the game's final minutes.

The Seattle Seahawks survived a rather sloppy and sluggish Monday Night Football showdown against the Houston Texans to the tune of 27-19. While it was ultimately a one score game, this was not nearly indicative of how uncompetitive it mostly was.

Next Gen Stats Insight for Texans-Seahawks (via NFL Pro): C.J. Stroud was 4 of 14 for 55 yards, a touchdown and an interception under pressure. On his TD pass to Woody Marks, he had eight seconds to throw.

The Monday Night Football doubleheader concludes with Seattle hosting Houston at Lumen Field, with kickoff set for 10 p.m. ET on ESPN. Here's how to watch for free.

The Texans return from their off week with a tough game in Seattle needing to keep pace in a crowded AFC playoff race.

With Houston’s season teetering, Schultz has become a crucial safety valve for Stroud — and that makes his receptions prop a strong Over play Monday night. Schultz has 5 receptions in 3 straight games and is averaging close to 4 catches per outing this season.

In the fourth quarter of the Week 7 "Monday Night Football" matchup, Collins hit the turf hard and was seen exiting the field soon after.