Houston Texans vs New Orleans Saints

NFL

Texans

2-1

17-13

Final

Saints

2-1

Caesars Superdome

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Interception
Punt
Interception
Downs
Missed FG

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

Who won: Texans 17-13

The Houston Texans beat the New Orleans Saints 17-13 on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Caesars Superdome. E.J. Perry led the Texans in passing yards (7/12, 58 YDS). Jake Haener led the Saints in passing yards (17/38, 172 YDS, 2 INT).

Recap · Aug 28

Stroud has scoring pass as Texans beat Saints 17-13

Houston rookie C.J. Stroud threw his first touchdown as a pro before being named the Houston Texans' starting quarterback to open the regular season.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 6h ago

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ESPN · 2d ago

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ESPN · 2d ago

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ESPN · 2d ago

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Preview · 2d ago

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Preview · 3d ago

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ESPN · 3d ago

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Injuries and inactives

Texans3rd in AFC South

Aireontae Ersery OT
Illness
Questionable
Kayden McDonald DT
Ankle, Sprain
Questionable
M.J. Stewart S
Knee
Questionable
Braden Smith OT
Foot, Plantar Fasciitis
Injured Reserve
Tank Dell WR
Knee - ACL + MCL, Surgery, left
Injured Reserve

Saints3rd in NFC South

Christen Miller DT
Illness
Questionable
Jaylan Ford LB
Ankle
Questionable
Lorenzo Styles Jr. S
Calf
Questionable
Nathan Shepherd DT
Illness
Questionable
Vernon Broughton DT
Illness
Questionable

Quarterbacks

Texans3rd in AFC South

E.J. Perry QB

Season passing leader · 58 YDS

Saints3rd in NFC South

Jake Haener QB

Season passing leader · 172 YDS, 2 INT

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Game info

Venue: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA · Turf, indoors · Attendance 70,053

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