NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 30: Ryan Mallett #15 of the Houston Texans throws a pass against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on August 30, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

New Orleans (CBS HOUSTON) – Brian Hoyer got his first start as the official starter for the Houston Texans but was the only Texans quarterback not to throw a touchdown pass on Sunday in New Orleans.

Hoyer did lead the Texans to a touchdown on their first drive after a fade route to DeAndre Hopkins was ruled out of bounds, Alfred Blue was able to pound the ball in from the 1-yard lin to get the Texans the lead they would not relinquish all day. Hoyer would also add a field goal drive to his day for the Texans before relinquishing to Ryan Mallett in the second quarter.

Hoyer would finish for 7/11 for 82 yards on the day. He didn’t throw a pick or a touchdown on the day.

Mallett took over and struggled early for the #Texans, not leading the Texans to any real momentum, having to punt on his first two drives at quarterback. Mallett who missed a practice this week after sleeping in looked off early in his appearance, overthrowing receivers on a number of his passes.

A strip sack by Tony Washington and a fumble recovery by Kourtnei Brown gave the Texans the ball back in Saints territory. Mallett would move the ball enough to add a field goal to the Texans score and a 13-3 lead. A Saints 53-yard field goal at the end of the half to make the game a 13-6 at the break.

Mallett returned to start the second half. On the first drive Mallett moved the ball well, a zipped pass to Anthony Denham gained a first down but saw the Tight End leave the game after taking a hard hit to the head. Once play continued Mallett drove the Texans down inside the 10-yard line finding Jaelen Strong for an 6-yard touchdown pass to cap the drive. Mallett would finish 9/17 for 77 yards and the one touchdown.

Tom Savage would take over at quarterback and also added a touchdown pass. Savage found Chander Worthy on a short pass to get the score to 27-13.

The second year QB finished 5/7 for 58 yards with the one touchdown and no interceptions.

The highlight of the game came in the 4th quarter as cornerback Charles James II took some reps at running back. James took a toss to the right and broke it for 73 yards into the end zone as the entire Texans bench exploded in excitement. But the joy would fade as the play was called back due to a holding call. James is a bubble player for the Texans, but his colorful socks and personality have taken many to hope he makes the squad.

J.J. Watt & Vince Wilfork were the only notable healthy scratches for the Texans. All-Pro left tackle Duane Brown missed the game with a wrist injury.