We’re in for an uncommon matchup between the New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans on Sunday — it’s just the sixth meeting between the two teams since the league expanded in 2002 with the Texans’ founding and the creation of the NFC South. And who has more bragging rights in what’s become a natural geographic rivalry?
The Saints hold a 3-2 lead in five previous games (and Derek Carr went 2-2 against them with the Raiders), but they’ve never won in Houston (and neither has Carr). Their last trip to face the Texans on the road was a disaster in 2015 when J.J. Watt memorably took over the afternoon. All three wins came in New Orleans, most recently in 2019’s season opener, which came down to a last-second, long-distance field goal by Wil Lutz.
Obviously the Saints are hoping for fewer theatrics in what could be their first win against the Texans at NRG Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for Noon CT, check here for local coverage.
