Texans Seek First Win Against Vikings

The Houston Texans are set to face the Minnesota Vikings in a Week 3 matchup, both teams entering the game with a 2-0 record. The Texans will be missing their top two running backs, Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce, leading Cam Akers to start in a crucial role for their running game. Meanwhile, the Vikings are coming off an unexpected victory against the San Francisco 49ers, with Sam Darnold performing well as the starting quarterback. Historically, the Texans have never defeated the Vikings in five previous meetings, and they aim to change that in their first visit to U.S. Bank Stadium. The game features key player matchups, including Texans' Nico Collins, who leads the NFL in receiving yards, against Vikings' top receiver Justin Jefferson. Both teams have important injuries to manage, with the Texans also dealing with potential absences on their offensive line.