Houston Texans off to a rough start after muffed punt

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 22: Steven Sims #82 of the Houston Texans carries the ball during the game between the Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images)The Houston Texans are off to a sloppy start against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

After the Texans (2-1) forced the Jaguars' (0-3) offense to a three-and-out on their opening drive, kick returner Steve Sims muffed the punt, allowing the Jaguars' safety Daniel Thomas to scoop the ball where it landed.

Sims seemed to signal for a fair catch, but lost the ball in its path on the way down, as it bounced off his shoulder pad. Since the…