"Bill Belichick's influence on the game, even in 2026, is still felt. Whether it be veteran players who are still holdouts from "The Patriot Way" or coaches scattered across the league, the greatest coach of all time has had his influence on football. One of those coaches who was once part of his staff was Nick Caley, now the Texans' offensive coordinator."
"Caley, 42, spent 2015-2022 in New England in various roles. He began his time as an offensive assistant, later coaching tight ends from 2017 to his departure after the '22 season. Caley made a lateral move after the hiring of Bill O'Brien as the offensive coordinator, taking the same role with the Rams in '23. That role would expand to include pass game coordination in '24."
"The Rams offense was 10th in passing yards last season, with Puka Nacua totaling just shy of 1,000 yards in 11 games. 1,300 yards on the ground from Kyren Williams negated a need for a top-tier passing game, but Stafford, Nacua, and Kupp led the charge for an above-average one under Caley. This is his first season with the Texans."
The New England Patriots will meet the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round after Wildcard wins: Patriots beat the Chargers 16-3 and Texans beat the Steelers 30-6. The matchup is expected to be low-scoring. Bill Belichick's coaching influence persists across the league through former assistants. Nick Caley, 42, spent 2015–2022 in New England in various offensive roles and joined the Rams in 2023 before becoming the Texans' offensive coordinator this season. Caley helped shape an above-average Rams passing attack and added pass-game coordination in 2024. Houston's offense ranks 13th; C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins are key playmakers while Christian Kirk's wildcard performance raised concern for New England.
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