The Green Bay Packers (4-1) will attempt to get back on track when they travel south to play the Houston Texans (1-5) on Sunday at RNG Stadium in Houston.

After suffering defeat for the first time this season in Tampa last Sunday, the Packers get a chance to avoid a losing streak while visiting Deshaun Watson and the one-win Texans.

To help break down Sunday’s showdown, we sat down with Mark Lane, the managing editor of Texans Wire, to get answers to these seven questions:

1 The Texans are giving up 30.3 points per game this season. What's the deal with the defense?

Texans Wire: The Texans are a textbook example of what happens when you can’t defend the run, and how significant the interior defensive line actually is. Houston let DT D.J. Reader walk in free agency, and they replaced him with a second-round rookie in TCU’s Ross Blacklock. Maybe Blacklock can ultimately replace Reader as a run-stuffer, but he isn’t in 2020. Furthermore, players are getting off their blocks too quickly because they either can’t stand up to the double team or try to do too much, freelance if you will. So, teams know where to go to get their yards. Throw in the defense’s inability to procure takeaways, and it’s a recipe for disaster. The Texans are giving up the most rushing yards per game at 177.5, most yards per carry at 5.4, and opposing quarterbacks have generated a 111.5 passer rating against them, the second-highest in the league.

2 Why is Deshaun Watson playing so well over the last month? Anything in particular?

Texans Wire: Some of it could be that Bill O’Brien isn’t around, and he has been able to loosen up now that offensive coordinator Tim Kelly is the only offensive boss now. However, Watson posted a 300-yard game with two touchdowns in the Week 4 loss to the Vikings that cost O’Brien his job. I think the passing game is finally building continuity and rhythm together, which they have been challenged to do without an offseason, training camp, preseason. Watson isn’t the problem.

3 How has former Packers WR Randall Cobb looked in Houston so far?

Texans Wire: Cobb has been a nice outlet for Watson, a reliable slot receiver. It has taken time for him to integrate into the passing game, but he may be there. His best game of the season was in the Week 3 loss at the Pittsburgh Steelers when he caught four passes for 95 yards and a touchdown. Though Cobb had three catches for 17 yards last week, he did provide a touchdown catch to keep Houston competitive in their 42-36 loss to the Tennessee Titans. With tight end Jordan Akins probably scratched again with a combination of ankle issues and a concussion, Cobb should have more targets as Watson’s relief valve.

4 Wisconsin native J.J. Watt isn't posting huge numbers, but he still looks like a dominant player. Fair assessment?

Texans Wire: If J.J. Watt were a veteran free agent on his third team, with his 3.0 sacks, forced fumble, fumble recovery, and three pass breakups, you would say he was a quality signing. However, he is a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and has a massive reputation as a disruptive edge defender. Heck, he even made second-team All-Pro in 2014 as a defensive tackle. He hasn’t played up to his standards. The question now becomes whether it’s the weird offseason, the horrendous defense, or if he is just too old now. Watt doesn’t want to leave Houston; he still believes he can bring a championship to an NFL city that hasn’t seen their team (though it was the Oilers) make the AFC Championship Game since 1979, and hasn’t won a league title game since 1960-61 when they won the first two AFL Championships. Personally, I hope Watt takes the Jason Witten route and keeps playing until he physically can’t. It would be very special if in 2024 Houston wins the Super Bowl and Watt is still on the roster, even in some sort of Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila specialist role.

5 Who is one player on offense and defense needing to play well for the Texans on Sunday?

Texans Wire: Running back David Johnson has yet to really provide any relief for Watson; the two-time Pro Bowler has still had to carry the offense. Johnson needs to have a big game and keep the pass rush away from Watson. Inside linebacker Zach Cunningham was a Pro Bowl snub last year. Through six games, he deserves that snub as he has the second-most missed tackles in the NFL with 10. He had closing shots on Derrick Henry and just missed, hands on ball carriers that slipped away for first downs. If the old Cunningham shows up Sunday, it could level the playing field.

6 The Texans beat the Packers if...?

Texans Wire: Houston maintains pace with the Packers, matching them score for score. If Houston gets a double-double opportunity and takes advantage of it, then maybe Green Bay is chasing the Texans. Interim coach Romeo Crennel has proven he is aggressive enough to do whatever it takes for a win. I really don’t envision the Packers being sloppy offensively in consecutive games; heck, Rodgers barely even throws a pick in consecutive games. If it comes down to Watson with the ball last, that is Houston’s best chance to win.

7 Prediction? Can the Texans pull off the upset?

Texans Wire: I think the Packers are going to take out their frustrations in Florida on the Texans. Week 7 will be a nice tune-up game for Green Bay as they prepare to go home and sweep the Vikings. Packers 34, Texans 26