Jaguars vs. Texans Will Be Played in Houston, Says Bill O'Brien

While Houston recovers from Hurricane Harvey, the Texans' Week 1 home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars will go on as scheduled.

"Sunday's game, I can confirm to you, will be played here in Houston," head coach Bill O'Brien said, per Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle.

O'Brien also said the game will not affect the resources being used to help those affected in the rest of the city.

The hurricane and its aftermath brought a record amount of rainfall, which caused massive flooding throughout Houston and surrounding areas. The Texans moved their final preseason game from NRG Stadium to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, creating a road game against the Dallas Cowboys.

However, the team will apparently return home for its season opener, which could have an emotional effect on the city, as Dianna Russini of ESPN explained:

The Texans have also provided tangible help to the city over the past week and a half. Defensive end J.J. Watt created a relief fund that has topped $19 million in donations.

He also helped distribute supplies to those in need:

While Houston continues to recover, the NFL has another storm to keep an eye on. According to Steven Wine of the Associated Press, the league is considering options for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game at the Miami Dolphins with Hurricane Irma moving toward Florida.