MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After just two snaps, the Houston Texans had a good indication of how Sunday’s game against the Vikings was going to play out.
On the first play from scrimmage, Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud connected with wide receiver Nico Collins on a 17-yard pass, giving the Texans the ball near midfield. But tight end Cade Stover was flagged for holding, negating the big gain.
On the next snap, Stroud was looking for wideout Tank Dell on a crossing pattern. But his pass was tipped by defensive tackle Harrison Phillips, and linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill picked it off, giving the Vikings the ball at the Houston 21-yard line…