Green Bay, Wis. – One more play, one last stop, one more of the kind of determined effort the Texans’ banged-up defense displayed all game Sunday at Lambeau Field.
That’s what the Texans’ inspired defense needed against the Green Bay Packers in the final minutes after adjusting well to the loss of four starters due to injuries plus defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. to a four-game NFL suspension for a violation of the substance-abuse policy.
The backups, especially middle linebacker Neville Hewitt, excelled for the most part against a dangerous Green Bay offense headlined by $220 million star quarterback Jordan Love and high-priced running back Josh Jacobs. Hewitt and rookie safety Calen Bullock both picked off Love, and the Texans limited the Packers to 82 rushing yards…