The Brief The Houston Texans will start off the NFL Season by playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 6 p.m. Monday. Houston Texan fans are kicking off the start of the NFL season with a Monday night game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. According to the Texans website, parking is first come, first served for the first hour. The Houston Texans are encouraging fans to use public transit or rideshare services to avoid creating traffic in the area. Tailgating rulesThe Houston Texans dedicated a section on their website for all tailgating-related inquiries.