Following a Week 11 bye, the New Orleans Saints (4-6) go on the road this week to take on the Houston Texans (5 -5), who are currently tied for first place in the AFC South with the Indianapolis Colts, at NRG Stadium. The Saints lead the overall series with the Texans 2-1. In Week Three of the preseason, the Saints dropped a 27-13 contest to the Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
After losing two straight contests, the Saints took advantage of the bye week as a time of rest and reflection as they enter a stretch run with the final six games.