Houston Texans Starters Debut in Win vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
![Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3432,h_1930,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/texans_daily/01j4wyy6smgmbdjtdvpe.jpg)
The Houston Texans are heading home victorious after a 20-12 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday night at Acrisure Stadium.
Starting quarterback C.J. Stroud and the first-team offense got a chance to play two drives together, and while they struggled to start on a three-and-out, Tank Dell got things going.
After a 22-yard punt return that got the Texans in Steelers territory, Dell was on the receiving end of a 34-yard pass from Stroud to give the Texans an early 7-0 lead.
The Texans tacked on 10 more points in the second quarter after a Dare Ogunobwale four-yard touchdown run and a 36-yard field goal from Ka'imi Fairbairn right before the end of the first half.
Many first-string defenders also got their chance to play their first football of the preseason, including defensive end Danielle Hunter, who logged his first sack in a Texans uniform.
In the second half, the backup defense surrendered a pair of touchdowns to the Steelers, but the Texans first-half lead was more than enough to seal the victory.
Pittsburgh had a chance to tie the game on the final drive, but it ended in an interception from second-year defensive back Brandon Hill, who went to college at Pitt and played inside Acrisure Stadium as a college athlete.
The Texans will now head back to Houston after a long trip in the midwest. They will host the New York Giants for their next preseason game on Saturday at 12 noon CT.
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