As the Houston Texans prepare for their first game action of the season, they'll likely be without safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson.

The knee injury suffered by Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson isn't as serious as it appeared and he could be ready to play in Week 1 against the Rams, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.

The Houston Texans are ready for action on Saturday afternoon, hoping to set the tone against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S Bank Stadium.

T he Minnesota Vikings ' rookie draft class got their first NFL action in Saturday's 20-10 victory over the Houston Texans. Four of their five picks played, as tight end Gavin Bartholomew remains on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list with a back injury.

Key return man Rondale Moore suffers significant injury in preseason opener for Vikings and may be lost for long period

J.J. McCarthy is back. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback returned to the gridiron for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Houston Texans, marking his first appearance since suffering a knee injury in the preseason last year that ended his 2024 season before it truly began.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy runs the ball during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.