Texans OT Laremy Tunsil has been called for four pre-snap penalties in the first half.

Vikings have blitzed C.J. Stroud on 12 of his 21 dropbacks (57%). It's working. He's 5-for-11 with 49 yards and an interception on those plays.

Vikings QB Sam Darnold down on the field. Got rolled up on by Danielle Hunter. Trainers with him. Nick Mullens warming up.

Justin Jefferson said he jammed a finger on the catch he made over Derek Stingley Jr. in the first half. X-Rays were negative, he said. (You might have seen Jefferson flexing his right hand on TV at halftime.)

Hats off to RG Shaq Mason and LG Kenyon Green, the only linemen who haven't been called for penalties. This is the worst game I've seen Tunsil have. The linemen act like they have never played in a loud stadium.

A big sack by Jonathan Greenard against his old team (TE Cade Stover had no chance) slows a long Texans drive. 54-yard FG no good and Vikings will take over at their 44. Vikings 7, Texans 0. 4:31 Q1.

CJ Stroud and the Texans arriving -- right thru my #FFNOW live hit w/ my buddy @FieldYates ? #HOUvsMIN https://t.co/C1r6CxWjPA ByKimberleyA: @ByKimberleyA Can you ask him how many targets for Tank Dell today?? ???

Texans RB Cam Akers set to start with Joe Mixon, Dameon Pierce ruled out vs. Minnesota, per @TomPelissero nfl.com/news/injury-ro... pic.x.com/dkc6o4731p

RT: There's still A LOT of love for Stefon Diggs and Kris Boyd from Vikings fans. ??? pic.x.com/qaaga7sbyw

Stefon Diggs returns to Minnesota for the first time since he was traded by the Vikings after the 2019 season ? ? @HoustonTexans pic.x.com/w3gmg7exkq

Running backs Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce were ruled out before the Houston Texans traveled to Minneapolis to take on the Minnesota Vikings.

John Metchie III, however, wasn’t. For the third straight week, he won’t suit up as a piece of the passing game.

Metchie was one of seven players ruled inactive before kickoff at U.S. Bank Stadium. Rookie linebacker Jamal Hill, defensive back Myles Bryant and defensive end Rashad Weaver also won’t take the field.

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The Houston Texans are one victory away from securing their best start since 2012, but it comes with a test against an undefeated Minnesota Vikings squad at U.S. Bank Stadium.

It’s a new era of Texans football. Quarterback C.J. Stroud has played up to par despite the offense struggling at times in Week 2’s victory against Chicago. Largely, it’s been predicated on the consistent play of Nico Collins, who leads the league with 252 receiving yards through two games.

Defensively, Sunday’s matchup features two of the best front sevens. Minnesota leads the league in sacks while Houston ranks second. Last week, both teams recorded a pair of interceptions en route to victories at home.