Davis Mills Starts At QB For Texans Thursday

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Published on September 22 2021 6:06 am
Last Updated on September 22 2021 6:07 am

Houston Texans rookie Davis Mills will start at quarterback against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night, filling in for Tyrod Taylor, who’s out with a hamstring injury.

Head coach David Culley announced the decision Tuesday, after which Taylor was put on injured reserve, meaning he must  miss at least three games.

Taylor was hurt during Houston’s 31-21 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. 

 

Ratings Surge For Manning Brothers Telecast

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The retired NFL quarterback brothers’ telecast of the Green Bay Packers 35-17 win over the Detroit Lions increased its viewership on Monday by 138 percent over their debut a week earlier.

The Mannings are scheduled to do eight more Monday night games this season, including next week’s between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. 

 

Fire Breaks Out At Caesars Superdome

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According to local station WDSU, a crew was pressure-washing the Superdome’s roof when the presser washer caught fire.