Thursday, September 7 answered great anticipation with controversy, Sunday, September 10 opened the floodgates to week 1 of the NFL season, and September 11 brought spectacular high-drama to the finale.
Week 1 of the 2023 season, for all of its blowouts, barn-burners, and nail-biters, was also home to the first Houston Texans loss of the year. The Texans opened the season with an admiral but ultimately fruitless effort against the Baltimore Ravens, losing 25-9. Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud was put under pressure early, throwing 44 passes for 28 completions (63.6 COM %) for 242 yards and no touchdowns nor interceptions.