When the Texans launched their franchise as an expansion team, their head coach was Dom Capers and their defense was led by veteran coordinator Vic Fangio.
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Now the Denver Broncos' head coach, Fangio recalled his Texans tenure heading into Sunday's game at NRG Stadium.
That included guaranteeing a win over the Dallas Cowboys to owner Bob McNair. Fangio was correct as the Texans defeated the Cowboys, 19-10, becoming the second expansion team to win their first game along with the Minnesota Vikings in 1961.