For Texans rookie defensive lineman Joel Heath, it was an especially meaningful game against the New England Patriots.
Inactive for the first two games of the regular season after making the roster as an undrafted free agent following a strong preseason, Heath made his NFL regular-season debut Thursday night during a 27-0 loss.
Health played 13 snaps on defense and recorded one tackle.
"It was a lot of expectations when you go out there," Heath said. "It was a big step for me. Of course, coming from college it's a big transition. Just to have that moment was really surreal.