Tytus Howard is all about helping the Houston Texans win down the stretch. It’s why the “tackle only” is breaking his rule to shift inside for potentially the rest of the regular season.
Howard has taken over at left guard for the second time in as many years while helping Houston secure a second AFC South title. Second-round pick Blake Fisher is now starting at right tackle, thus bolstering the pass protection entering Week 16.
Howard impressed in the 2012 victory over the Miami Dolphins, allowing three pressures and one sack. His 69.0 pass-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus marked his second-highest finish of the 2024 season.
Tytus Howard on the Houston Texans heading to Kansas City against the Chiefs this weekend.
He was pretty humble about two years ago at guard against Chris Jones when he had an excellent game. pic.twitter.com/ywSTHULBy5
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) December 18, 2024
Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik praised Howard’s willingness to step in for Juice Scruggs amid injury. Without his impact, the Texans might not have clinched the AFC South division title before traveling to Arrowhead Stadium with a showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs.
“I can’t say enough how much credit I give Tytus for being willing to go to right tackle to left guard. Not only are you sliding in but you are switching sides, that is a massive move,” Slowik said. “For him to be able to do that and play the way he did was awesome.”
Notable:
Tytus Howard had a good day at guard vs Chris Jones and the Chiefs on December 18, 2022 when they moved him inside for a random Charlie Heck start.
Had a 77.9 PFF pass blocking grade. Allowed just one hurry & pressure.
Was Jones’s lowest PFF pass rush grade all year.
— Landry Locker (@LandryLocker) December 17, 2024
The Texans kick off against the Chiefs at noon CT. The game will be nationally televised on NBC.
