The Houston Texans strike first in Canton.
Behind quarterback Davis Mills, Houston strung together a methodical 13-play, 69-yard drive resulting in a 9-yard touchdown pass to third-year tight end Teagan Quitoriano to take a 7-0 lead over the Chicago Bears in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game.
Mills looked left and extended outside the pocket before finding Quitoriano in front of the line to gain. The former Oregon State tight end escaped the nearest defender for the opening drive touchdown.
DAVIS TO TEAGAN FOR THE TD ‼️ pic.twitter.com/H9y4TlmNLH
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) August 2, 2024
Mills completed 5-of-7 passes for 44 yards with Quitoriano catching two passes for 21 yards on the drive. Three other Texans caught a pass on the drive with the longest being Quitoriano’s 12-yard reception.
Houston converted a fourth-down on Chicago’s side of the field to continue the drive. Mills nearly connected with running back Dare Ogunbowale for a touchdown pass on a wheel route, but a defensive penalty restricted the Texans running back.
Houston is resting most of its starters, though poject starters Kenyon Green and Juice Scruggs were a part of the drive along with second-round pick Blake Fisher, Chris Reed and Nick Broeker.
The Texans will kickoff to begin the second half.