• The Texans beat the Raiders, 13-3, in both teams’ exhibition season opener in Atlanta.

• MC Reynolds started the game at quarterback in a game-time decision.

• Don Heinrich relieved Reynolds in the second quarter.

• Texans halfback Abner Haynes rushed for 137 yards, but observers lauded the Raiders for improved defense.

• Wide receiver Dobie Craig missed the game with a lingering muscle pull.

• Guard Ron Sabal left the team sometime between July 7 and this date.