The Texans’ tough defense bloodied Rams receiver Puka Nacua early in Sunday’s season opener.

But Houston’s offense started slowly, with only three first-half field goals, and its comeback bid fell short when it lost a fumble deep in Los Angeles’ territory in the final minutes of a 14-9 road loss.

CBS Sportsline handicapper Micah Roberts, who went 4-1 against the spread in Week 1 of the Review-Journal NFL Challenge, expects the Texans to bounce back as 2½-point home favorites over the Buccaneers in the opener of a “Monday Night Football” doubleheader.

“There was no fight in the Texans except for newcomer Nick Chubb at running back, who had 60 yards. There were no deep passes thrown to Nico Collins by (Houston quarterback) C.J. Stroud. Eight different receivers caught the ball, but none f

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