The Houston Texans held off a late game push from the Los Angeles Rams to win their final preseason game 17-15 at NRG Stadium Saturday. Players with something left to prove left it all out on the field in what was a low-scoring defensive battle between the two teams. Next up; The regular season opener against the Indianapolis Colts next Sunday. (Photos by Sean Thomas)

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    John Metchie III celebrates a touchdown.
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    Tailgater raises a shot.
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    Tank Dell pregame.
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    Texans owner Cal McNair and Nico Collins.
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    Case Keenum (18).
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    Tunnel Toro ready to present the Texans.
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    Texans fan in shoulder pads and a luchador mask.
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    Johnny Johnson III (88) dives for a touchdown.
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    Texans General Manager Nick Casserio.
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    Johnny Johnnson Jr (right) and Chris Reed (left) celebrate a touchdown.
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    More shots up at the Houston Texans tailgate.
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    Tank Dell Pregame.
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    Del’Shawn Phillips (13) sets his eyes on the target.
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    Texans Cheerleader.
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    Johnny Johnson Jr (88) and Ben Skowronek (26) celebrate a touchdown.
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    The sun shines through the new slits in NRG Stadium’s roof thanks to hurricane Beryl.
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    Mike Ford Jr. (4) celebrates a big stop.
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    Tailgaters pose for a photo.
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    Houston Texans Cheerleader.
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    John Metchie III (8) runs over to congratulate Johnny Johnson Jr. (88) on a touchdown.
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    The NFL is back.
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    Houston Texan new-comer Steffon Diggs.
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    Texans Tequila shots.
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    Houston Texans season ticket member flag.
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    A fan catches a pass from Tank Dell.
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    Tank Dell receives a pass from a fan during a game of catch.
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    The Texans honor Junior National Cup Team USA members.
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    Lonnie Johnson Jr.
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    Soloman Byrd (50) swipes at Nikola Kalinic (83).
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    Deep Steel Thunder takes the field.
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    Joe Mixon.
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    Texans fan at his first game.
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    Texans and Rams face off.
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    Case Keenum (18) takes the snap.
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    Clone Trooper-Texan.
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    NFL Referee.
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    Tim Boyle (16).
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    The Texans Salute to Service during a timeout.
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    Troy Hairston runs in a touchdown.
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    Nick Broeker (64) chats with a Rams player after a play.
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    DeMeco Ryans.
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    Brittish Brooks (44).