New Orleans Saints vs Houston Texans

NFL

Saints

0-1

13-17

Final

Texans

1-0

Reliant Stadium

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Touchdown
Punt
Interception
Fumble
Punt

Team	1	2	3	4	T
NO	7	3	0	3	13
HOU	3	7	0	7	17

Who won: Texans 17-13

The Houston Texans beat the New Orleans Saints 17-13 on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Reliant Stadium. Jeff Driskel led the Texans in passing yards (16/26, 165 YDS, 2 TD, 3 INT). Ian Book led the Saints in passing yards (15/22, 121 YDS, 1 INT).

Recap · Aug 14

Dalton has TD pass on 1 drive as Saints fall to Texans 17-13

New Orleans coach Dennis Allen wasn't thrilled about his team's overall performance Saturday night in the preseason against the Houston Texans.

What it means

Saints without Kaden Elliss (LB), listed out.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 8h ago

Tyler Shough, Kellen Moore respond to criticism from Saints owner Gayle Benson

ESPN · 21h ago

Could the Texans go on a run?

ESPN · 23h ago

Gayle Benson is not happy with the Saints' 1-4 start

ESPN · 2d ago

Texans RB Montgomery, S Pitre out for London affair vs. Jaguars

Preview · 2d ago

Marvin Harrison Jr. set to debut for Texans in London against Jaguars, Parker Washington

Preview · 2d ago

Jameis Winston’s starting dream is alive as the Giants roll into a game against the Saints

ESPN · 2d ago

Why Stephen A. doesn't consider Texans' season salvageable

ESPN · 2d ago

Marvin Harrison Jr. set to make Texans debut

Injuries and inactives

Saints14th in National Football Conference

Kaden Elliss LB
Calf
Out
Anfernee Jennings LB
Knee
Out
Alvin Kamara RB
Back
Questionable
Chris Olave WR
Illness
Questionable
Zach Wood LS
Calf, Strain
Questionable

Texans13th in American Football Conference

David Montgomery RB
Groin
Out
Jalen Pitre S
Shoulder - AC Joint, Sprain, left
Out
Henry To'oTo'o LB
Shoulder
Questionable
Ja'Marcus Ingram CB
Elbow, Dislocated
Questionable
Tank Dell WR
Knee - ACL + MCL, Surgery, left
Injured Reserve

Quarterbacks

Saints14th in National Football Conference

Ian Book QB

Season passing leader · 121 YDS, 1 INT

Texans13th in American Football Conference

Jeff Driskel QB

Season passing leader · 165 YDS, 2 TD, 3 INT

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Game info

Venue: Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX · Turf, indoors · Attendance 69,477
Officials: Scott Novak (Referee), Derick Bowers (Down Judge), Terrence Miles (Back Judge), Trawick Boger (Field Judge), David Meslow (Side Judge), Walt Coleman IV (Line Judge), Ramon George (Umpire)