But in a new-look offense, some familiar names had already excited the crowd in moments, such as when quarterback C.J. Stroud found wideout Nico Collins down the sidelines. Or when tight end Dalton Schultz made a juggling one-handed catch from Stroud.

Safety Calen Bullock, tight end Cade Stover and rookies Jaylen Reed and Jaylin Noel have been among the early highlights for the Texans.