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Marco Torres
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A triumphant JJ Watt took the field with a Texas flag in hand.
A triumphant JJ Watt took the field with a Texas flag in hand.
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A triumphant JJ Watt took the field with a Texas flag in hand.
A triumphant JJ Watt took the field with a Texas flag in hand.
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Watt has raised over $31 million for Hurricane Harvey relief.
Watt has raised over $31 million for Hurricane Harvey relief.
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Watt has raised over $31 million for Hurricane Harvey relief.
Watt has raised over $31 million for Hurricane Harvey relief.
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Houstonians held signs in support of those about to do battle with Hurricane Irma.
Houstonians held signs in support of those about to do battle with Hurricane Irma.
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Houstonians held signs in support of those about to do battle with Hurricane Irma.
Houstonians held signs in support of those about to do battle with Hurricane Irma.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner took in the game in his Texans hat.
Mayor Sylvester Turner took in the game in his Texans hat.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner took in the game in his Texans hat.
Mayor Sylvester Turner took in the game in his Texans hat.
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Rookie quarterback DeShaun Watson scored the Texans' only touchdown, in the second half.
Rookie quarterback DeShaun Watson scored the Texans’ only touchdown, in the second half.
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Rookie quarterback DeShaun Watson scored the Texans' only touchdown, in the second half.
Rookie quarterback DeShaun Watson scored the Texans’ only touchdown, in the second half.
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Houston Strong stickers decorated Texans' helmets.
Houston Strong stickers decorated Texans’ helmets.
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Veteran long snapper Jon Weeks twirls the ball before the game.
Veteran long snapper Jon Weeks twirls the ball before the game.
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Veteran long snapper Jon Weeks twirls the ball before the game.
Veteran long snapper Jon Weeks twirls the ball before the game.
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Fans showed their Texas pride.
Fans showed their Texas pride.
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Fans showed their Texas pride.
Fans showed their Texas pride.
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Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has joined Watt in helping distribute supplies to flood victims.
Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has joined Watt in helping distribute supplies to flood victims.
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Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has joined Watt in helping distribute supplies to flood victims.
Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has joined Watt in helping distribute supplies to flood victims.
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Texans mascot Toro waved the Lone Star flag before the game.
Texans mascot Toro waved the Lone Star flag before the game.
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Texans mascot Toro waved the Lone Star flag before the game.
Texans mascot Toro waved the Lone Star flag before the game.
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Quarterback Tom Savage was replaced by DeShaun Watson in the second half.
Quarterback Tom Savage was replaced by DeShaun Watson in the second half.
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Quarterback Tom Savage was replaced by DeShaun Watson in the second half.
Quarterback Tom Savage was replaced by DeShaun Watson in the second half.
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Houston Strong stickers decorated Texans' helmets.
Houston Strong stickers decorated Texans’ helmets.

The Houston Texans opened up their 2017 NFL season at NRG Stadium against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 10. Pre-game festivities featured the first responders who served Houston during and after Hurricane Harvey, with a roaring applause once fan-favorite (and fundraising superstar) JJ Watt took the field.

The mood shifted as the Jaguars outscored the home team, forcing four Texans turnovers and recording 10 sacks in the process. Texans quarterback Tom Savage was replaced by rookie DeShaun Watson in the second half, leading to Houston’s only touchdown. The game ended with a 29-7 score as the Jaguars beat the Texans.




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Marco Torres
Marco Torres
Marco Torres is a writer and photographer based in Houston, Texas. He has covered Houston's vibrant music, art, and taco cultures since 2009. Torres grew up in Houston's North Side, and later attended Jones Senior High in Houston's South Park district at the height of the DJ Screw era, fueling his love for Houston Rap. He is the principal photographer for the Tacos of Texas book, published in 2016 by the University of Texas Press. His photos and bylines have been published in the Houston Press, Chron.com, Texas Monthly, Billboard Magazine, Rolling Stone, and more.