The Houston Texans battled the division rivals Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium starting at noon Sunday for the first game of the 2021 season and the beginning of the David Culley era. Many fans in attendance wore teal and gold to support the visiting team debuting the No. 1 pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, Trevor Lawrence and new head coach Urban Meyer. The Texans defense had three interceptions and a sack leading to a win with a 37-21 final score. (Photos by Jack Gorman).

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    Texans safety Justin Reid (20) intercepts a pass from Trevor Lawrence at NRG Stadium.
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    Tyrod Taylor (5) scrambles during the first quarter of the Texans victory at NRG Stadium.
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    A Texans Cheerleader excites the crowd at NRG Stadium.
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    Number one draft pick Trevor Lawrence buttons his chinstrap before going out for his first NFL possession.
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    Texans receiver Brandin Cooks (13) makes a challenging reception against the Jaguar defense.
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    Harris County First Responders held the flag during a September 11 commemoration at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans linebacker Christian Kirksey (58) tackles wide receiver Laveshka Shenault (10) at NRG Stadium.
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    The Texans Cheerleaders enter the field at NRG Stadium.
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    A Texan fan cheers on his team at NRG Stadium.
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    A Texan fan cheers on his team at NRG Stadium.
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    Jaguar receiver DJ Chark (17) picks up extra yards against the Texans at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans defensive lineman Vincent Taylor (96) dives at Jaguar running back Carlos Hyde (24) at NRG Stadium.
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    Texan fans cheering on their team at NRG Stadium.
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    Jacksonville running back Carlos Hyde (24) rumbles through the Texans defense at NRG Stadium.
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    Texan fans cheering on their team at NRG Stadium.
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    Trevor Lawrence (16) throws a pass at NRG Stadium.
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    Jacksonville tight end Chris Manhertz (84) catches the first touchdown pass thrown by Trevor Lawrence in the NFL at NRG Stadium.
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    Laremy Tunsil (78) blocks for the Texans at NRG Stadium.
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    Some fans from Duval County Florida made it into NRG Stadium.
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    A swarm of Texans takedown a Jaguar player at NRG Stadium.
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    A Texans Cheerleader excites the crowd at NRG Stadium.
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    Christian Kirksey (58) and Eric Murray (23) key in on James Robinson (25) at NRG Stadium.
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    The Texans defense celebrate a turnover at NRG Stadium.
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    A Texan fan cheers on her team at NRG Stadium.
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    Toro and Texan fans cheering on their team at NRG Stadium.
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    Vernon Hargraves (26) intercepts a pass at NRG Stadium.
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    Jacksonville Jaguar head coach Urban Meyer on the sidelines during his NFL debut at NRG Stadium.
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    Shaq Griffin (26) tackles Brandin Cooks (13) at NRG Stadium.
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    Jaguar running back Carlos Hyde (24) stiff arms Zach Cunningham (41) at NRG Stadium.
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    Justin Reid (20) directs the Texans defense at NRG Stadium.
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    Linebacker Jacob Martin (54) chase rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) at NRG Stadium.
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    at NRG Stadium.
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    Houston Head Coach David Culley on the sideline at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans running back Mark Ingram (2) gets twisted around at NRG Stadium.
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    Pharaoh Brown (85) gets tackled by Jacksonville Andrew Wingard (42) at NRG Stadium.
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    Texan running back Phillip Lindsey (30) turns the edge for a touchdown at NRG Stadium.
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    A Texan fan cheers on his team at NRG Stadium.
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    Trevor Lawrence (16) looks confused during his first NFL game 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.