The Saints won the coin toss and elected to receive the football.
It was strength against strength to start out the contest.
The Texans surrendered one first down, but then forced a 3rd and 9, where they shine as the #1 defense on 3rd down in the NFL. They held strong and forced an early punt.
The offense came out firing and started with two gains over 10 yards to move the chains on two quick first downs.
They continued forcing the issue to DeAndre Hopkins, connecting on two early passes and a first down.