Did we totally give up on it? Seem like we passed way more than running. I know our line is a work in progress. But you at least keep the defense honest.
They abandoned the run early and became predictable.
They needed to at least hand it off a few more times to keep Houston honest, even if it wasn't going to "work" in terms of yards gained. Even a two yard run on an early down is better than asking Lamar to do it all.