Watch: Texans turn special teams takeaway into TD

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans was all smiles as his team converted a special teams takeaway into a second-quarter touchdown to take a 14-0 lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Houston first gained possession of the ball when kicker Tommy Townsend sent Steelers punt returner Quez Watkins backward with a powerful punt. The returner couldn’t locate the ball and 2023 seventh-round pick Brandon Hill recovered the ball for Houston.

The Texans’ offense, comprised mostly of backups and backup quarterback Davis Mills, overcame an 11-yard sack to score the second touchdown of the night after running back Dare Ogunbowale ran it in from four yards out.

Mills connected on two receptions with veteran Robert Woods for 21 yards, including a third-and-15 conversion that set up Ogunbowale’s touchdown. Rookie tight end Cade Stover added a 16-yard reception.

This article was originally published on Texans Wire: Watch: Texans turn special teams takeaway into TD