HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 11: The Houston Texans hosted their 2016 NFL season opener against the Chicago Bears at NRG Stadium on Sunday, September 11th, 2016 in Houston, Texas. New Texans starting quarterback Brock Osweiler threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns that lead the home team to a 23-14 victory. Veteran DeAndre Hopkins and rookie Will Fuller were recipients of those scoring throws, while Lamar Miller contributed with 106 rushing yards. Texans’ outside linebacker was the star on defense with two sacks on the Bears’ veteran QB Jay Cutler.

(Photos 1-25 by Marco Torres, 26-50 by Eric Sauseda)

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    Cute Texans fan.
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    Retired Houston Fire Department Chief Steven Sparks, who worked at Ground Zero after the September 11th tragedy.
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    (L-R) Queenie Freeman, Bernard “Bun B” Freeman, and Bianca Wilfork on the sideline during pre-game.
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    They are ready for some football!
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    Former Texans QB Brian Hoyer is now a backup on the Chicago Bears.
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    Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins finds his focus before the game.
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    Texans Mascot Toro rappels from the top of the stadium during pre-game festivities.
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    The Houston Texans Cheer Leaders perform during pre-game festivities.
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    Vince Wilfork takes the field.
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    Salute to the flag.
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    H-Town!
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    Texans vs Bears.
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    Bears’ veteran QB Jay Cutler.
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    Texans vs Bears.
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    Texans vs Bears.
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    Texans vs Bears.
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    New Texans starting QB Brock Osweiler.
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    Texans vs Bears.
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    Texans vs Bears.
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    Texans vs Bears.
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    Texans rookie WR Will Fuller scores.
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    Whitney Mercilus sacks Jay Cutler.
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    Texans vs Bears.
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    Texans vs Bears.
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    The masked men of Mayhem
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    Fans tailgating in the Blue Lot
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    Bears fans make their way to the game
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    Tall Texan
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    JJ Watt
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    Toro zip lined into the game
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    JJ Watt’s on fire
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    The National Anthem by Clay Walker
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    Brian Cushing
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    Osweiler escapes the sack
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    Texans turn it over
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    JJ Watt pumps up the crowd
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    Lamar Miller (26)
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    Miller on the run
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    Coach O’Brien gives this ref an ear full
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    The Houston Texans Cheerleaders
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    Osweiler
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    Texans celebration
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    Texans defense goes after Royal (19)
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    Stephen Anderson (89) with the reception
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    Will Fuller V (15) takes off down the field
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    Osweiler scrambles
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    Will Fuller V (15) takes it in for a touchdown
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    Watt goes after Cutler

When he's not roaming around the city in search of tacos and graffiti, Houston Press contributor Marco Torres both writes and points his camera lens toward the vibrant Houston music scene and beyond.