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From a 31-yard seam route to a first career interception, the Texans' young players made their case at Reliant Stadium.

Thursday's preseason premiere gave us some early thrills and perhaps some hints on who might make an impact down the line.

Houston Texans tight end Jared Wayne catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Davis Mills.

I caught up with DeMeco Ryans for a game preview, and he framed this thing exactly the way you'd hope after two weeks of banging on each other in camp.

All the ways you can watch, stream, and tune-in to Preseason Week 1 between the Texans and the Los Angeles Chargers at Reliant Stadium on August 13.

Relive the best moments from the Houston Texans Preseason 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers at Reliant Stadium on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

All the gameday action at Reliant Stadium for the Texans Preseason 1 matchup against the Chargers

View photos of Texans players pregame inside Texans locker room prior to their Preseason 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers

View the best photos of Texans players warming up at Reliant Stadium prior to their Preseason 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers