The Buccaneers are fresh off a 1-0 start in a divisional bout vs. the Atlanta Falcons for a game that ended in an electric fashion, have quarterback Baker Mayfield coming from a standout three-touchdown performance himself, while the Texans, on the other hand, have a few concerns to tighten up to have a chance at a bounce-back showing.

As the Bucs seek a fifth straight 2-0 season start, they will have to contend with the prime-time lights, as hard-charging Texans defense and quarterback C.J. Stroud, who had a monster outing against

The Texans will air on ABC at 6 p.m. CT as part of a Monday Night Football doubleheader. The television commentators for the game are Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Dan Orlovsky (analyst) and Louis Riddick (sideline).

C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans look to bounce back from a season-opening loss to the LA Rams when they host Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.

Following an offseason of personnel changes on the offensive line, the Houston Texans opened the season last week against the Los Angeles Rams and looked like nothing changed.

Here's a look at every game heading in Week 2 and if it will air in your area ahead of Monday night's showdown between the Buccaneers and Texans.

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans usually bristles at questions about the past, preferring instead to look ahead with his team.

On Thursday for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Luke Goedeke (foot) and Greg Gaines (ankle) did not participate in practice. In addition, five players were limited: Chris Godwin Jr. (ankle), Ko Kieft (head), Zyon McCollum (neck/shoulder), Haason Reddick (foot) and Tristan Wirfs (knee).

Chris Simms expects a "close one" between the Buccaneers and Texans in their Week 2 clash, with Mike Florio exploring how C.J. Stroud will aim to bounce back after Houston's low offensive output in Week 1.

Heading into Week 2, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ’ defense faces a very different version of the Texans offense. Injuries, roster changes, and depth issues are giving them chances to exploit weaknesses, if they do their homework.

The Bucs will look to open the season with a second consecutive victory when they face the 0-1 Houston Texans at Houston's NRG Stadium for a "Monday Night Football" clash on Sept. 15.