HOUSTON (KIAH) — At halftime of the Monday night home opener of the Houston Texans, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a 14-10 lead at the break.
The Texans took advantage of the opening drive of the game as C.J. Stroud connected with receiver Nico Collins for a 29-yard touchdown catch, where Collins worked to get both feed down for the TD. • Houston Texans' Tommy Townsend (6) and Ka'imi Fairbairn (15) celebrate after Fairbairn kicked a field goal in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) • Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws a pass under pressure from Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) in the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, i