After a 2-0 start to the 2024 NFL season, the Houston Texans traveled north to take on the Minnesota Vikings with a chance to remain perfect on the season. The problem? The Vikings were looking to remain perfect while also defending their home field, too.
The Vikings got the best of the Texans, defeating them 34-7 in an absolutely dominating performance. Brian Flores’ Vikings defense was too much for the Texans, even forcing C.J. Stroud into two interceptions. For reference, he hadn’t thrown an interception since November of 2023.
Stroud finished the game completing 20 of his 31 pass attempts, tallying 215 yards and a touchdown to accompany his two interceptions. On the other side, Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold scored four touchdowns, doing so with a new receiver every time…