WEEK 3 · Sun 08/27 · 7:00 PM CDT
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SAINTS: Roster | Depth Chart | Stats | Injury Report
TEXANS: Roster | Depth Chart | Stats | Injury Report
Following nearly a month of training camp practices at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center and opening a preseason with two victories for the first time since 2014, the Saints close out the 2023 NFL Preseason at Caesars Superdome against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 at 7 p.m. CT.
The Texans look to establish a new identity in 2023 as they went back to their past and hired former 49ers Defensive Coordinator DeMeco Ryans (who played linebacker in Houston from 2006-11) to be their head coach this offseason.
Houston will build around their future franchise cornerstones, quarterback C.J. Stroud out of Ohio State and edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. from Alabama, who they selected second and third overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.
The preparation leading to Sunday night gives the Saints additional opportunities to build chemistry as they prepare for their Week 1 regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Caesars Superdome. Additionally, Sunday night will be the last chance for players to make an impression on the team's coaching and scouting staffs before the roster reduction from 90 to 53 players on August 29.
SAINTS vs. TEXANS SERIES HISTORY
- Although Houston entered the NFL as the league's newest franchise via expansion in 2002, the Saints and Texans have a long history in the preseason, as this will be the teams' 12th meeting.
- New Orleans has a 5-6 preseason record against Houston, with the most recent contest a 12-13 loss in the 2022 exhibition opener at NRG Stadium.
- The Saints and Texans have played five times in the regular season with New Orleans leading the series 3-2. The teams will meet again on October 15 at NRG Stadium.
- The clubs first met on September 14, 2003 at the Superdome, a 31-10 Saints win.
- The two teams last met in the regular season in Week 1 of the 2019 season on Monday Night Football in the Superdome, with the Saints claiming a 30-28 victory, as QB Drew Brees led a furious fourth-quarter game-winning drive and K Wil Lutz kicked a game-winning field goal as time expired. The win improved New Orleans' regular season record against the Texans at the Superdome to 3-0.
- The Texans have a 6-5 lead in the preseason series, with Houston taking the last preseason tilt, a 17-13 victory on August 13, 2022 at NRG Stadium.
THE LAST MEETING
Texans 17, Saints 13; August 13, 2022 @ Caesars Superdome – The New Orleans Saints lost a last-minute heartbreaker to the Houston Texans 17-13 in the team's 2022 preseason debut at NRG Stadium in Houston.
The defense starred in the Lone Star state, allowing 275 total yards from Houston. It locked down the Texans completely in the first and third quarters, allowing 33 yards in each period and one combined first down. New Orleans forced six punts and allowed just three third down conversions on 12 attempts.
Taking a 13-10 lead deep into the fourth quarter, the Saints allowed the Texans to go 90 yards in seven plays to take the lead and steal the win on a six-yard touchdown pass from Driskel to Johnny Johnson III.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton and defensive backs Paulson Adebo and J.T. Gray in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson and running back Mark Ingram in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Eric Wilson and defensive end Carl Granderson in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kawaan Baker and defensive back DaMarcus Fields in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints center Nick Martin and quarterback Ian Book in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kirk Merritt in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kirk Merritt in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Payton Turner in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive back P.J. Williams and linebacker Chase Hansen in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Chase Hansen in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive backs P.J. Williams and Vincent Gray in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kawaan Baker in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints safety Daniel Sorensen in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Payton Turner in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Payton Turner in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Payton Turner in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Taco Charlton in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Payton Turner in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Taco Charlton in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints wide receivers Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Payton Turner in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive back Bradley Roby in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive back Bradley Roby in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints fullback Adam Prentice in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker John Parker Romo in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints safety Daniel Sorensen in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints running back Devine Ozigbo in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kirk Merritt in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Trevor Penning in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Trevor Penning in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz and punter Blake Gillikin in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz and punter Blake Gillikin in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints running backs Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton and running back Dwayne Washington in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints running back Dwayne Washington in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive backs Paulson Adebo and Marcus Maye in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Chase Hansen in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker John Parker Romo in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Malcolm ROach and linebacker Chase Hansen in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Albert Huggins in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Isaiah Pryor in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints running back Abram Smith in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints running back Devine Ozigbo in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive backs Daniel Sorensen and Brian Allen in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive backs Daniel Sorensen and Brian Allen in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints tight end Chris Herndon IV in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kawaan Baker in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive end T.J. Carter in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Nephi Sewell in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kawaan Baker in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints running back Devine Ozigbo in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints running back Devine Ozigbo in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints running back Devine Ozigbo in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kawaan Baker in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Scott patchan in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints safety Justin Evans in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints safety Justin Evans in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Andrew Dowell in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints running back Devine Ozigbo in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints linebackers Chase Hansen and Isaiah Pryor in action during the 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Preseason Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
SAINTS vs. TEXANS 2022 STATISTICAL COMPARISON
2022 NFL League Rankings
| Saints | Texans | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 7-10 | 3-13-1 |
| Scoring Avg. (NFL Rank) | 19.4 (22) | 17 (30t) |
| Opp. Scoring Avg. (NFL Rank) | 20.3 (9) | 24.7 (27) |
| Total Off. (NFL Rank) | 333.8 (19) | 283.5 (31) |
| Rushing Off. (NFL Rank) | 116.6 (19) | 86.8 (31) |
| Passing Off. (NFL Rank) | 217.2 (16) | 196.7 (25) |
| Total Def. (NFL Rank) | 314.8 (5) | 379.5 (30) |
| Rushing Def. (NFL Rank) | 130.5 (24) | 170.2 (32) |
| Passing Def. (NFL Rank) | 184.4 (2) | 209.3 (10) |
| Kickoff Return Avg. (NFL Rank) | 22.0 (9) | 23.3 (13) |
| Punt Return Avg. (NFL Rank) | 9.0 (19) | 9.8 (11) |
| Turnover Margin (NFL Rank) | -11 (31) | -1 (16t) |
| Penalties | 99 | 88 |
| Penalty Yards | 841 | 648 |
| Opp. Penalties | 92 | 95 |
| Opp. Penalty Yards | 798 | 773 |
SAINTS vs. TEXANS CONNECTIONS
Saints Head Coach Dennis Allen played safety at Texas A&M from 1992-95.
QB Derek Carr lived with his family in Sugar Land, Texas, while his older brother David, the first pick in the NFL Draft in 2002, played for the Texans. He started his high school playing career at Clements (Sugar Land, Texas) HS, he led his team to an undefeated 13-0 season before losing in the quarterfinals of the 2007 Class 5A Division 2 State playoffs.
Mark Evans II prepped at C.E. King (Houston, Texas) HS.
Saints S Tyrann Mathieu played for the Texans in 2018.
Saints Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator Darren Rizzi, Texans Senior Offensive Assistant Shane Day and Running Backs Coach Danny Barrett served on the same Miami Dolphins staff.
Barrett served as Saints WR Tre'Quan Smith's interim head coach at UCF in the final six weeks of the 2015 season.
Smith and Texans CB Shaquill Griffin were college teammates.
Texans DL Jerry Hughes played under Saints Offensive Line Coach Doug Marrone, when he was head coach of the Buffalo Bills from 2013-14.
C/G Cesar Ruiz and OL Chuck Filiaga and Texans WR Nico Collins were college teammates at Michigan.
LB Pete Werner and Houston QB C.J. Stroud were college teammates at Ohio State in 2020.
Defensive Coordinator Joe Woods and Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans served on the same San Francisco 49ers staff in 2019.
Saints DL Malcolm Roach and Houston FB Andrew Beck were college teammates at Texas.
CB Bradley Roby played for Houston from 2019-20.
Texans TE Nick Vannett played for New Orleans from 2021-22.
Tight Ends Coach Clancy Barone served on the Texas A&M staff in 1993.
Linebackers Coach Michael Hodges is a San Antonio native who played at Texas A&M.
WR Michael Thomas and CB Marshon Lattimore played with Texans WR Noah Brown and P Cameron Johnston at Ohio State.
Texans LB Christian Kirksey and and Saints LB Demario Davis were Browns teammates in 2016.
Saints P Lou Hedley and Houston TE Brevin Jordan were college teammates at Miami (Fla.).
Saints Assistant Special Teams Coach Phil Galiano and Houston Wide Receivers/Pass Game Coordinator Ben McDaniels served on the same Tampa Bay staff from 2012-13.
New Orleans DB Lonnie Johnson Jr. was a second round pick (54th overall) of the Texans in 2019 and played his first three seasons in Houston.
New Orleans T Ryan Ramczyk, LB Zack Baun and Texans C/G Michael Deiter were teammates at the University of Wisconsin.
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Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
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Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
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Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
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Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Saints 30 - Texans 28 (W) 1-0
2019 New Orleans Saints All Images Copyright Michael C. Hebert
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Check out the game action between the Saints and Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Week 1 of the 2019 season.
Saints 30 - Texans 28 (W) 1-0
2019 New Orleans Saints All Images Copyright Michael C. Hebert
Saints 30 - Texans 28 (W) 1-0
2019 New Orleans Saints All Images Copyright Michael C. Hebert
Saints 30 - Texans 28 (W) 1-0
2019 New Orleans Saints All Images Copyright Michael C. Hebert
Saints 30 - Texans 28 (W) 1-0
2019 New Orleans Saints All Images Copyright Michael C. Hebert
Saints 30 - Texans 28 (W) 1-0
2019 New Orleans Saints All Images Copyright Michael C. Hebert
New Orleans DE Payton Turner prepped at Westside (Houston) HS and played at the University of Houston.
Saints CB Paulson Adebo, Houston QB Davis Mills and DT Thomas Booker IV were college teammates at Stanford.
Houston DT Sheldon Rankins was a first round pick of New Orleans in 2016 and played for the Saints from 2016-20.
Rankins was tutored by Saints Defensive Line Coach Todd Grantham, who served as defensive coordinator at Louisville.
Grantham served as Texans defensive line coach from 2002-04.
New Orleans Secondary Coach Marcus Robertson played for the Houston Oilers franchise before its relocation to Tennessee from 1991-96.
Saints OL Alex Pihlstrom and Texans LB Jake Hansen were teammates at Illinois.
Texans LB Christian Harris prepped at University (Baton Rouge, La.) HS.
Saints S Johnathan Abram, QB Derek Carr, and TE Foster Moreau played with Houston LBs Denzel Perryman and Cory Littleton with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Saints CB Isaac Yiadom played in three games for the Texans in 2022.
S Marcus Maye, DE Kyle Phillips, DTNathan Shepherd, and Texans LB Neville Hewitt, were teammates with the New York Jets from 2018-20.
Saints DE Tanoh Kpassagnon played with Texans CB Eric Murray and DB Steven Nelson in Kansas City from 2017-18.
Saints DB Adrian Frye prepped at Eisenhower (Houston) HS and played at Texas Tech.
Saints C Erik McCoy played at Texas A&M.
Saints LB Ty Summers prepped at Ronald Reagan (San Antonio) HS.
Saints WR A.T. Perry played at Wake Forest, where he played with Texans WR Alex Bachman in 2018.
Saints LB Jaylon Smith and Bachman were teammates with the New York Giants in 2021.
Texans Offensive Assistant DeNarius McGee is a McComb, Miss. native.
C/G Max Garcia played for Texans Offensive Line Coach Chris Strausser in Denver from 2017-18.
WR Keith Kirkwood and Texans DE Jacob Martin were college teammates at Temple.
Houston's famous Astrodome, located next door to the Texans' NRG Stadium, was used to shelter victims of Hurricane Katrina evacuated from the Louisiana Superdome.
