The Texans opened the season with a hard fought game that ended in a 20-20 tie against the Indianapolis Colts. The team on Kirby Drive surrendered 17 unanswered points to their AFC rivals in the fourth quarter that led to a scoreless overtime period. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    A Texans Cheerleader peps up the crowd at NRG Stadium.
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    Dameon Pierce (31) breaks through the Colts defense at NRG Stadium.
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    Owners Hannah and Cal McNair chat with Texans Head Coach Love Smith.
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    Texans fans enjoy tailgating outside of NRG Stadium.
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    Cameron Johnston (11) punts to the Colts from his own end zone at NRG Stadium.
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    Fans get excited outside of NRG Stadium for the first game of the season.
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    Jonathan Taylor (28) stiff arms Johnathon Greenard (52) at NRG Stadium.
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    The Texans defense swarms Jonathon Taylor (28) at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans Cheerleaders peps up the crowd at NRG Stadium.
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    Michael Owumfour (50) jumps in the passing lane of Matt Ryan (2).
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    Colts fans at NRG Stadium.
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    Jonathon Owens (36) chases down Michael Pittman, Jr. (11) at NRG Stadium.
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    Kamu Grugier-Hill (51) drags down Jonathon Taylor (28) at NRG Stadium.
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    Brandon Cooks (13) catches a pass at NRG Stadium.
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    The chef grilling wings for his tailgate crew at NRG Stadium.
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    Matt Ryan (2) throws an interception to Jerry Hughes (55) at NRG Stadium.
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    Jerry Hughes (55) returns a Matt Ryan (2) interception at NRG Stadium.
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    Jerry Hughes (55) and the Texans defense celebrate a turnover at NRG Stadium.
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    Dameon Pierce (31) breaks through the Colts defense at NRG Stadium.
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    Tailgaters hanging out at NRG Stadium.
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    Paul Wall and Toro perform during halftime at NRG Stadium.
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    Brandin Cooks (13) catches a flea flicker to open the second half at NRG Stadium.
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    Nyheim Hines (21) gets upended by a Texans defender at NRG Stadium.
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    Jonathon Taylor (28) gets swallowed by the Texans defense at NRG Stadium.
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    Grover Stewart (90) hits Davis Mills (10) as he passes at NRG Stadium.
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    A Texans Cheerleader smiles for the camera at NRG Stadium.
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    O.J. Howard (83) falls across the goal line for his second touchdown.
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    Matt Ryan (2) passes from the ground at NRG stadium.
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    Kamu Grugier-Hill (51) and Steven Nelson (21) sandwich Jonathon Taylor (28) at NRG Stadium.
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    The Colts defense swarm Davis Mills (10) at NRG Stadium.
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    Rex Burkhead (28) spins out of the grasp of Stephon Gilmore.
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    Davis Mills (10) attempts a pass against the Colts at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans defenders stop Mo Alie-Cox (80) at NRG Stadium.
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    Jonathon Taylor (28) tries to jump over Texans defenders at NRG Stadium.
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    Colts players scramble to recover a fumble at NRG Stadium.
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    Neville Hewitt (43) smashes into the Colts return man at NRG Stadium.
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    Houston Fire Department Ladder 69 on display at NRG Stadium on September 11, 2022.

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.