The Houston Texans got off to a hot start against the Philadelphia Eagles and managed to keep the momentum in their favor during the second quarter to keep the game tied heading into halftime. The odds are stacked against them as the second-worst team in the league by record facing off against the NFL’s only undefeated squad.
This has been a surprising game so far, and intrigue is at a fever pitch. Philadelphia has had problems keeping the Texans’ offense at bay, though their methodical offensive attack has been effective against Houston’s defense.
Here are our key observations from the first half of this primetime matchup: