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Turnovers, Penalties Lead to Texans Blowout Loss

The Houston Texans struggled mightily against the Minnesota Vikings.

Jeremy Brener

Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images / Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
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The Houston Texans are heading home disappointed after a 34-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3 at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The Texans looked lethargic early as the Vikings scored two touchdowns in the first quarter.

A rare interception from C.J. Stroud and a missed field goal from Ka'imi Fairbairn set the tone for the Texans on the day, where they couldn't get anything going.

The Texans also committed 11 penalties for 88 yards, which set them back on several drives and gave the Vikings extra opportunities.

READ MORE: Texans Score First TD vs. Vikings in Third Quarter To Cut Deficit

The lone bright spot of the day came on a Cam Akers touchdown. Akers drew the start after Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce were both ruled inactive prior to the game.

The Vikings improved to 3-0 and have established themselves as one of the top contenders in the NFC with this win. Quarterback Sam Darnold completed 17 of 28 passes for 181 yards and four touchdowns while running back Aaron Jones added 102 yards on the ground on 19 carries.

The Texans will look to regroup and get back to their winning ways in Week 4 at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

READ MORE: Texans Eye Historic Win vs. Vikings

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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