Texans Win Big In Home Opener

Well, that was pleasant. The Texans started off the 2007 season with a bang, whipping the Chiefs 20-3 at Reliant Stadium yesterday. The defense in particular was the difference maker, forcing four turnovers, whileholding the strong Chiefs running game to just 72 yards in the game. (Which surely does not bode well if you have Larry Johnson on your fantasy football team) Mario Williams emerged, nay, exploded into the new season as the ferocious face of the defense, racking up two sacks, five tackles, and running back a fumble for a touchdown.

Matt Schaub directed a number of solid drives for the Texans, including a beautiful deep pass to Andre Johnson on a crossing pattern that resulted in a 77-yard touchdown reception. Ahman Green showed that he still had something in the tank by racking up almost 100 yards of total offense, part of the Texans 315 yards of offense.

Everyone who had raised expectations for the Texans going into this season would have to be pleased with the team at this point. While the Chiefs are hardly a powerhouse opponent, there was a lot to be excited about on both sides of the ball. Check out video highlights on the Texans' site here. Next up for the Texans is a trip to Carolina, where David Carr and Sage Rosenfelts will duke it out in an epic battle of clipboard holders.