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The Houston Texans will open the 2022 season at home against divisional rival Indianapolis.
"Bringin' in the 2022 season at the crib," the team said in a tweet that served as a lead-up to the unveiling of the new schedule.
The upcoming campaign will be the Texans' first under new head coach Lovie Smith, who was promoted from defensive coordinator to replace the terminated David Culley following the team's 4-13 finish in 2021.
According to a report on the Texans' website, it's the third time in franchise history that Houston will host the Colts to commence the regular season.
The Texans' home openers against Indianapolis in 2010 and 2011 were victories, with Matt Schaub under center, per the report.
The 2010 contest was a coming-out party for running back Arian Foster while the absence of Hall of Fame Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning in the 2011 meeting at NRG Stadium set the tone for what would be the starting point of the Texans' first winning season with a playoff appearance.
The Texans' first home game of the regular season is traditionally designated as Liberty Whiteout Sunday when the team dons white pants and jerseys while much of the fans in attendance are also in white from head to toe.
The Colts matchup will be second-year quarterback Davis Mills' first time taking the snaps on opening day.
According to the team, he'll duel against new Indianapolis signal-caller Matt Ryan, who was traded to the Colts following a 15-year career with the Atlanta Falcons.
The Texans and the 31 other NFL franchises have released their 2022 schedules.
For the second straight year, Houston won't play in primetime save for its Thursday Night Football (TNF) tilt with the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 3 that'll be streamed on Amazon Prime Video, per the team's Twitter.
The one game of major significance for the Texans is their Dec. 4 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, which will be Deshaun Watson's first game back at NRG Stadium since he was traded in March.