Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer threw a 58-yard touchdown to Cecil Shorts in the opening drive of Saturday's preseason game against the 49ers.
Hoyer, who played just one drive, finished the game 2 for 4 for 67 yards.
''It was more just a new fresh start for me and you want to go out and put your best foot forward, so I think it was just that for me,'' Hoyer said.
Hoyer is battling with Ryan Mallett for the starting quarterback spot. Mallet finished the game 10 for 11 for 90 yards.