MINNEAPOLIS – Davis Mills took the snap and pivoted to his right for a play-action fake before smoothly rolling out in the other direction.

As Mills ran away from pursuit, the misdirection play called by new offensive coordinator Nick Caley operated as planned. Mills delivered the football with a well-timed throw to wide receiver Braxton Berrios who took care of the rest with a great effort after the catch for a 14-yard touchdown Saturday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium in a preseason opener.

Although the Texans’ group of mostly backups didn’t win the football game, falling 20-10 to the Minnesota Vikings, Mills, an overhauled offensive line and running back Dare Ogunbowale got the job done.

“I was really pleased with our first offensive group, the way we stepped out very efficient, I li

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