The Texans lost the home opener on Monday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a score of 20-19. The game appeared to be headed toward a shootout with both teams scoring on their early possessions, but then the defenses tightened up. Houston is 0-2 and plays division foes Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.ย (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    Nick Chubb #21 of the Houston Texans runs for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans throws prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Will Anderson Jr. #51 of the Houston Texans sacks Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    A Texans cheerleader dances during halftime of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans catches a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Texans fans tailgate prior to the home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Texans fans enjoy the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans laughs with Dalton Schultz #86 prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Toro runs on the field prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Jayden Higgins #81 of the Houston Texans runs after making a catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scrambles away from a Texans defender.
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    Ryan Miller #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown as Calen Bullock #2 of the Houston Texans defends.
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    Texans offensive coordinator looks on prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Kamari Lassiter #4 of the Houston Texans celebrates after making a defensive stop.
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    Texans fans tailgate prior to the home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Derek Stingley Jr. #24 of the Houston Texans looks on after defending a pass.
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    Will Anderson Jr. #51 of the Houston Texans pursues Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Azeez Al-Shaair #0 of the Houston Texans lays a hard hit on Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Jared Wayne #14 of the Houston Texans returns a punt for the Texans.
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    Danielle Hunter #55 of the Houston Texans pursues a ball carrier.
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    Texans fans tailgate prior to the home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans is sacked by the Tampa defense.
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    Danielle Hunter #55 of the Houston Texans pressures Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    A Texans cheerleader dances during halftime of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Texans fans enjoy the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers attempts to catch a pass.
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    Texans fans tailgate prior to the home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Texans fans enjoy the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Texans fans enjoy the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Texans cheerleaders entertain the crowd during the fourth quarter.
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    Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans is tackled one yard shy of the goal line.
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    Texans fans tailgate prior to the home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Nick Chubb #21 of the Houston Texans is stopped at the one yard line by the Tampa Bay defense.
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    Texans fans tailgate prior to the home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Christian Harris #48 of the Houston Texans tackles Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Derek Stingley Jr. #24 of the Houston Texans lines up against Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Texans fans enjoy the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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    Danielle Hunter #55 of the Houston Texans sacks Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as he fumbles.
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    Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scrambles during the final drive against the Houston Texans.
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    Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers slices through the Texans defense.
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    There was no love lost after the game between Payne Durham #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and C.J. Gardner-Johnson #8 of the Houston Texans.

Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.