Gridlock Alert: Avoid downtown and South Loop as 2 Houston vs. Philadelphia games will cause backups

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Be prepared! Traffic is sure to get busy as the Houston Texans take on the Philadelphia Eagles at NRG Stadium on Thursday.

Kickoff is at 7:15 p.m.

This isn't the only face-off with Philadelphia that will bring traffic to Houston.

The Houston Astros will also be taking on the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series.

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The bats made noise while the Phillies fans went silent in a big fifth inning for Houston. All of this went on as Cristian Javier pitched a historic gem.

Although the game will be played in Philadelphia, the watch party at Minute Maid Mark is sure to draw large crowds.

And, it's happening at the exact same time as the Texans game!

If you plan to be around the South Loop or downtown Houston on Thursday, be sure to give yourself extra time, or just avoid the area all together.

Do you hate Houston traffic as much as we do? Join the club!

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