Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans was all smiles as his team converted a special teams takeaway into a touchdown in the second quarter to go up 14-0 on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Houston initially gained possession when punter Tommy Townsend sent Steelers punt returner Quez Watkins backwards with a booming punt. The return man could not locate the ball and 2023 seventh-round pick Brandon Hill recovered the ball for Houston.
MUFFED PUNT = TEXANS RECOVERY ‼️
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— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) August 9, 2024
The Texans offense, mostly backups and second-string quarterback Davis Mills, overcame an 11-yard sack to score the second touchdown of the night after running back Dare Ogunbowale ran it in from four yards out.
Dare Ogunbowale punches it into the end zone 🔥
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— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) August 10, 2024
Mills twice connected with veteran receiver Robert Woods for 21 yards, including a third and 15 conversion that step up Ogunbowale’s touchdown. Rookie tight end Cade Stover added a 16-yard reception.
