Photos: Green Bay Packers kick off preseason with win over Houston Texans
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State Journal photographer Steve Apps captured the action as the Green Bay Packers defeated the Houston Texans 28-26 in their preseason opener Thursday night at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Green Bay Packers linebacker Reggie Gilbert (93) tackles Houston Texans quarterback Joe Webb (5) after a 2nd quarter run. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) on the field before the game. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Green Bay Packers linebacker James Crawford (54) looks to tackle Houston Texans running back Taiwan Jones (34) in the 2nd quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Green Bay Packers linebacker Ty Summers (44) hits Houston Texans quarterback Joe Webb (5) on a 1st quarter run. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Balloons are released after the National Anthem. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Green Bay Packers cornerback Ka'Dar Hollman (29) is tackled by Houston Texans wide receiver Steven Mitchell (11) after a 1st quarter interception. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Green Bay Packers linebacker Kyler Fackrell (51) puts pressure on Houston Texans quarterback Joe Webb (5) in the 1st quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur on the sidelines with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) in the 1st quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback DeShone Kizer (9) scrambles in the 1st quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Green Bay Packers linebacker Ty Summers (44) tackles Houston Texans running back Taiwan Jones (34) on a 1st quarter run. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
Packers 28, Texans 26

Green Bay Packers quarterback Manny Wilkins (18) is tackled by Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby (21) after a 1st quarter reception. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Green Bay Packers cornerback Will Redmond (25) returns a fumble recovery in the 1st quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Houston Texans running back Taiwan Jones (34) fumbles the ball on a 1st quarter run. Green Bay Packers cornerback Will Redmond (25) recovered. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Houston Texans running back Taiwan Jones (34) fumbles the ball on a 1st quarter run. Green Bay Packers cornerback Will Redmond (25) recovered. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (19) celebrates a muffed punt fumble recovery for a touchdown in the 1st quarter with Green Bay Packers defensive back Tony Brown (28). The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and Danica Patrick during the pregame warmups. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in Preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) plays catch with fans sitting in the stands at Lambeau Field during player warmup before the game. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and Danica Patrick during the pregame warmups. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and Danica Patrick during the pregame warmups. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Fans waiting for the game to start Thursday night. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Fans waiting for the game to start Thursday night. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) hands over a autographed football to Brady Charapata, 9, of Coleman, Wisconsin. Watt was playing catch with fans at Lambeau Field during player warmup before the game. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
Packers 28, Texans 26

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) plays catch with fans sitting in the stands at Lambeau Field during player warmup before the game. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.