Overview

• The Week 2 game kicks off Monday at NRG Stadium, with Tampa Bay entering 1-0 and Houston 0-1.
• Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said TE Cade Stover will miss time with a foot injury and listed C Jake Andrews day-to-day after an ankle roll, leaving his Week 2 status uncertain.
• Tampa Bay is expected to remain without WR Chris Godwin and LT Tristan Wirfs, affecting receiving options and pass protection.
• Houston failed to score a touchdown in a 14-9 loss to the Rams in Week 1, while the Buccaneers edged the Falcons 23-20.
• USA TODAY’s picks lean to the Buccaneers at +2.5, as preview pieces highlight Houston edge rushers Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. as potential difference-makers against Baker Mayfield.