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 touchdown in the second quarter to go up 14-0 on the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Houston initially gained possession when punter Tommy Townsend sent Steelers punt returner Quez Watkins backwards with a booming punt. The return man could not locate the ball and 2023 seventh-round pick Brandon Hill recovered the ball for Houston.

The Texans offense, mostly backups and second-string 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 twice connected with veteran receiver Robert Woods for 21 yards, including a third and 15 conversion that step up Ogunbowale’s touchdown. Rookie tight end Cade Stover added a 16-yard reception.