What happened: Houston dropped its matchup with Cincinnati as the offense stalled. Dan Orlovsky said on First Take he did not understand what is happening in Houston and that Stroud is carrying too much of the load.

Why it matters: Early-season imbalance leaves Houston leaning heavily on its quarterback. That workload shapes the AFC South race and the evaluation around Stroud's unresolved extension talks.

What to watch: Watch whether Houston adjusts protection and run support before its next outing.