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Notes from New Orleans Saints-Houston Texans game

With the 16-9 loss to the Houston Texans, New Orleans drops to 0-2 on the preseason. The Saints return to action on Friday, Aug. 26 when they host their first game of the 2016 preseason at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers. Kickoff is 7 p.m.

· The captains for Saturday’s contest were QB Drew Brees, LB Dannell Ellerbe, RB Mark Ingram, DE Cameron Jordan and T Zach Strief.

· Brees made the start and played the first three series, completing five-of-eight passes for 29 yards with one interception.