Texans to field backups against Chargers in preseason matchup

The Houston Texans are set to play their preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers tonight at 7 p.m. at Reliant Stadium. According to NFL Insider Aaron Wilson, major starters such as C.J. Stroud, David Montgomery, and Nico Collins will be sidelined, mirroring their approach from last week’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Backup Davis Mills is expected to start at quarterback, while a mix of young players, including rookie running back Noah Whittington, will see action. On defense, key players like Will Anderson Jr. and Derek Stingley Jr. will not participate, with others like Kayden McDonald and Wade Woodaz stepping in.

• 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Texans not expected to play many starters vs. Chargers, per NFL Insider