The NFL season kicked off on Thursday night. The defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs hosted the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium in K.C. Two former Texas Longhorns took the field, getting their first taste of live football action in 2020. In a year that has been odd, it had a sense of normalcy. Football returned to our lives.
Charles Omenihu, Houston Texans
Not a whole lot went right for the Houston Texans on Thursday night. The Texans found themselves in a 31-7 hole in the fourth quarter. Early in the game, they were able to generate some pressure on reigning Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes but it didn’t equate to success. Omenihu came close to getting to the quarterback but didn’t generate any stats for the defense.
Alex Okafor, Kansas City
For the Chiefs, Alex Okafor performed a tad better than Omenihu. Okafor was able to get to quarterback Deshaun Watson during this game. He compiled one combined tackle, 0.5 sacks and two quarterback hits. Okafor’s night ended early; he left the game with a hamstring injury. Longhorns Wire will keep you updated on his status for next week.
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