The Houston Texans defense did their job throughout the first game of the preseason against the New Orleans Saints.
Outside of the first drive of the game, when the Saints scored their only touchdown, the Saints offense could only secure a pair of field goals throughout the next three quarters.
Cornerback Tremon Smith came up big for the Texans defense. Securing an interception and a pass breakup against Saints quarterback Ian Book, who had only 121 yards passing and an interception throughout the game.
The Texans defensive line had five sacks overall, and two of them came from defensive end Derek Rivers, who has quietly had a solid training camp.