Texans-Saints Pregame Photos

Defensive tackle Amobi Okoye and defensive end Mario Williams

Defensive end Mario Williams

Defensive linemen Travis Johnson and Mario Williams

Defensive tackle Amobi Okoye

Offensive linemen Mark Fenton, Duane Brown and Rashad Butler

Running back Chris Brown, who will start for the Texans tonight.

Injured cornerbacks Mike McKenzie (Saints) and Dunta Robinson

Wide receiver Jacoby Jones, playing in his native New Orleans, reaches for the grab.

Rookie running back Steve Slaton

Running back Darius Walker

The linebackers huddle up before taking the field for warmups.

Texans running backs coach Chick Harris and running back Chris Brown

Tight end Owen Daniels

Quarterback Sage Rosenfels

Rookie quarterback Alex Brink, who is expected to make his first NFL game appearance tonight.

Quarterback Matt Schaub and offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan

Kicker Kris Brown, with punter Matt Turk holding the ball.

Wide receiver Andre' Davis

Defensive tackle Amobi Okoye

Texans general manager Rick Smith (second from left) and owner Bob McNair (center)

Defensive end Mario WIlliams breaks into a dance, drawing a laugh from linebacker Morlon Greenwood.

Linebacker DeMeco Ryans

(L-R): Assistant defensive backs coach Ray Rhodes, general manager RIck Smith and senior defensive assistant Frank Bush

Cornerback Jacques Reeves