Houston Texans Headlines
Alex Smith To Become Starting Quarterback For 49ers
| October 27 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"After leading the San Francisco 49ers back into their game on Sunday against the Houston Texans, former No. 1 pick Alex Smith may have earned back his starting job at quarterback. Though the Texans won 24-21 , Smith entered after halftime with the 49ers down 21-0. Starter Shaun Hill struggled in the first half, completing 6-of-11 passes for just 45 yards and a 64.6 rating. At halftime head coach Mike Singletary told offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye to make the switch to Smith. Smith entered..."
Trent Edwards already ruled out for week eight
| October 26 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards has already been ruled out of the team’s week eight game versus the Houston Texans. He is still feeling the effects of the concussion he suffered in week six and head coach Dick Jauron said the team will take a conservative approach regarding Edwards’ ability to play. Jauron also said that Edwards is working out and should start doing football drills on Wednesday, but he didn’t say whether or not Edwards would be the team’s starting quarterback when he is..."
Andre Johnson has chest contusion
| October 26 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson was slow to get up after a 44-yard catch during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s win against the San Francisco 49ers. But after a taking a couple of plays off, everything seemed to be fine when Johnson re-entered the game. But he was seen shortly thereafter being led into the Texans’ locker room and then he was admitted into a hospital. It turns out that Johnson fell on the ball after that 44-yard reception and coughed up some blood. More should be known..."
Michael Crabtree to play about half of the snaps Sunday
| October 23 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"For as long as it took San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree to sign a contract, it apparently doesn’t take him much time at all to understand an NFL offense. Crabtree is slated to start over Josh Morgan and alongside Isaac Bruce in Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans and he is getting some pretty high praise in Niners camp. Offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye said Thursday that the team was initially going to work Crabtree into the offense slowly. But after Crabtree showed quick..."
Texans’ run ‘D’ suddenly swarming
| October 22 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"The Texans’ run defense, which was awful to begin this season, has gotten much better of late. This can be chalked up to a number of factors, but simply making fewer mistakes has gone a long way for Houston, which paid… Author: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2009/10/22/texans-run-d-suddenly-swarming..."
Bengals avoid blackout for Texans game
| October 16 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"CINCINNATI — The Bengals have avoided a local television blackout for their game against the Houston Texans - with an assist from Motorola and receiver Chad Ochocinco. The club announced on Friday that it had sold enough tickets for Sunday’s game to keep its streak … Author: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2009-10-16/bengals-avoid-blackout-for-texans-game..."
Lions sign veteran DB Faggins, WR Standeford
| October 14 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have signed defensive back Demarcus Faggins and wide receiver John Standeford. Faggins played the previous seven seasons for the Houston Texans, who drafted him in the sixth round in 2002 with the 173rd overall pick. He has… Author: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2009-10-14/lions-sign-veteran-db-faggins-wr-standeford..."
Texans-Bengals Preview
| October 14 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"STATS Writer Carson Palmer’s late-game heroics have made the Cincinnati Bengals AFC North leaders and one of the biggest surprises in the NFL. The Houston Texans’ inability to convert scoring chances is leading to more disappointment. Palmer and the Bengals will… Author: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2009-10-14/texans-bengals-preview..."
Top pick Cushing sidelined by flu-like symptoms
| October 7 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"HOUSTON — Texans rookie linebacker Brian Cushing stayed home from practice Wednesday with flu-like symptoms. The team has been hit hard by the flu in the past week, with tight end Anthony Hill being the NFL’s first confirmed case of swine … Author: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2009-10-07/top-pick-cushing-sidelined-flu-symptoms..."
Wilson won’t play against Raiders
| October 4 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"HOUSTON — Houston safety Eugene Wilson did not feel well Sunday and was inactive against the Oakland Raiders, but the team says he does not have swine flu. Texans rookie tight end Anthony Hill was hospitalized this week with swine flu in… Author: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2009-10-04/wilson-wont-play-against-raiders..."