The Texans celebrated military service members on Sunday at NRG Stadium with the Salute to Service game. The New York Jets and rookie quarterback Zach Wilson handed the ninth loss of the season to Houston by a score of 21-14. Both teams came into the game with matching 2-8 records. The Jets Defense was reminiscent of the New York Sack Exchange of the early ’80s as Tyrod Taylor was sacked five times on the day. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    Tyrod Taylor takes the field with the American flag on Salute to Service at NRG Stadium.
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    Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) attempts a pass after losing his helmet at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans Masked Mayhem get hyped at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans running back Rex Burkhead (28) evades Jets cornerback Bryce Hall (37) at NRG Stadium.
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    A Navy service member carries off the American flag during pregame celebrations for the Salute to Service game at NRG Stadium.
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    The Jets defense surround Texan running back David Johnson (31) at NRG Stadium.
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    Jets running back and former Rice Owl Austin Walter rushes against the Texans at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans Cheerleaders perform at NRG Stadium during the Salute to Service Game.
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    Tyrod Taylor (5) throws to the end zone at NRG Stadium.
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    Jets lineman John Franklin-Myers (91) tackles Texans running back David Johnson (31) at NRG Stadium.
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    Fans pose at NRG Stadium for Salute to Service.
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    Wide receiver Nico Collins (12) stretches for extra yardage at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans linebacker Jacob Martin (54) celebrates a sack at NRG Stadium.
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    Excitement reigns at NRG Stadium.
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    Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) evades Texans defensive back Terrence Brooks (8) at NRG Stadium.
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    Jets running back Tevin Coleman (23) spins away from Texans tacklers at NRG Stadium.
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    Houston Jets fans cheer at NRG Stadium.
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    John Franklin-Myers (91) sacks Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans special teams lineup against the Jets at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans fans pose at NRG Stadium.
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    David Johnson (31) evades Jets players at NRG Stadium.
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    Fans pose at NRG Stadium for Salute to Service.
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    Texans Head Coach David Culley claws at a win against the Jets at NRG Stadium.
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    Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) dives for the end zone at NRG Stadium.
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    Tyrod Taylor (5) breaks for a long run against the Jets at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans fans pose at NRG Stadium.
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    Tyrod Taylor (5) gets sacked by Quinnen Williams at NRG Stadium.
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    Fans get some grub before the game at NRG Stadium.
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    Kamu Grugier-Hill (51) dives at Tevin Coleman (23) at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans Cheerleaders perform at NRG Stadium during the Salute to Service Game.
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    at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans Vice President of Football Operations Jack Easterby walks the sideline at NRG Stadium.
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    Cameron Johnson (11) hears Ka’imi Faibairn (7) explanation for a missed field goal at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans Head Coach David Culley tosses a challenge flag at NRG Stadium.
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    Jets fans pose at NRG Stadium.
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    Tevin Coleman (23) stiff arms Kamu Grugier-Hill (51) at NRG Stadium.
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    A despondent Lovie Smith looks over the field at the end of the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium.

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.