The fourth preseason game of the year is nearly upon us. That means the first regular season game of the year is within spitting distance. Should you find your excitement about tonight's contest muted, remember that in less than ten (10) days, you'll be watching your Houston Texans play a game that counts. You can feel the giddiness, yes? We're almost home.

If you're looking for somewhere to count down the minutes until Vikings-Texans kicks off at 6 p.m. CDT, you've found it. The first game thread is scheduled to post at 5:30 p.m. CDT. Discuss the Houston Texans to your heart's content in the Comments below.