Johnson, Finnegan square off in Tenn-Houston game
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:24:47 PST)
Houston star receiver Andre Johnson is pretty quiet, not talking much on the field or getting in the face of opponents. That all changed the last time Johnson lined up against Tennessee cornerback Cortland Finnegan. Johnson could be seen yelling and pointing at Finnegan and was fined $7,500 for taking him to the ground by the facemask during a scuffle after a play in the 34-31 Texans win.
Gruden finds safe haven in the booth
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:31:00 PST)
Jon Gruden's approach and delivery on MNF have resonated with fans as his coaching rep is restored.
Texans Team Report
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:53 PST)
Titans quarterback Vince Young is 3-0 as a starter this season and 21-11 for his career. The last time Young played against his hometown team—Dec. 10, 2006—was a day Houston football fans would rather forget.
Young was a rookie, a favorite son, and his 39-yard touchdown run in overtime gave the Titans a 26-20 victory.
Middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans was also a rookie that season. He had 14 tackles in that game, but he wasn't able to make a 15th tackle to save the game-winning touchdown.
The Texans called a blitz. Young saw an opening up the middle and took off as if he had been shot out of a cannon. He didn't stop until he reached the wall behind the end zone, where he slammed the ball and danced and celebrated with his teammates.
While Young...
Young returns to hometown to face Texans
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:44:21 PST)
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer
NFL Capsules: Tennessee at Houston
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:48:58 PST)
Monday, Nov. 23 TENNESSEE (3-6) At HOUSTON (5-4) 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN OPENING LINE -- Texans by 3 1/2 RECORD VS. SPREAD -- Tennessee 4-5; Houston 5-3-1 SERIES RECORD -- Titans lead 11-4 LAST MEETING -- Texans beat Titans 34-31, Sept. 20, 2009 LAST WEEK -- Titans beat Bills 41-17; Texans bye, lost to Colts 20-17 in Week 8 TITANS OFFENSE -- OVERALL (20), RUSH (2), PASS (26) TITANS DEFENSE -- OVERALL...
Thursday's National Football League Capsules
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:45:56 PST)
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Eagles, Packers' futures brighter than Giants'
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:21:00 PST)
New York's offensive struggles will contribute to the team being a playoff outsider when the field is set.
AP IMPACT: Nearly a fifth of 160 NFL players hid effects of concussions
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:17:00 PST)
Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago.
NFL's worst injuries
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:42:00 PST)
As teams jockey for playoff spots, these 10 are the most debilitated by star players stuck on the sidelines.
Week 11 playoff forecast: Packers make big jump
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:42:00 PST)
Green Bay boosted its playoff outlook with a very impressive home win over the Cowboys.
Houston's Williams shines under spotlight of prime time games
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:02:00 PST)
HOUSTON - Mario Williams has already earned the nickname "Super Mario" among Houston Texans fans.
The Week 10 NFL Quarterback Power Rankings
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:06:11 PST)
HTML clipboard Shutdown Corner presents the weekly quarterback power rankings. They're just as arbitrarily...
Risky call puts Belichick in bad company
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:32:00 PST)
Bill Belichick isn't the first Super Bowl-caliber coach to make such a crucial jaw-dropping decision.
Texans TE James Casey set to return against Titans
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:25:53 PST)
Joel Dreessen and rookie Anthony Hill filled in at tight end last week in Houston's first game since a season-ending knee injury to star Owen Daniels. When the Texans return from their bye with a game against Tennessee next Monday night, they hope to have versatile rookie James Casey back to contribute at the position after arthroscopic knee surgery.
Sunday Spotlight: Covering Dallas Clark
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:23:56 PST)
In his last four games against the New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark has pulled in...
Texans have winning record at break, look to finish strong to secure playoff spot
(Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:51:00 PST)
HOUSTON - The Houston Texans find themselves in an unfamiliar position nine games into the season.
Texans S Wilson fined $5K for hit on Clark
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:37:20 PST)
The NFL has fined Houston Texans safety Eugene Wilson $5,000 for hitting Colts tight end Dallas Clark during last weekend's game. Wilson was penalized for unnecessary roughness for the hit, which came in the second quarter and the Colts leading 13-0. Indianapolis won the game 20-17. The NFL said Friday that Wilson hit a defenseless receiver.
Improved Texans still have work to do
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:06:42 PST)
The Houston Texans find themselves in an unfamiliar position nine games into the season. They have a winning record (5-4) for the first time this late in the year and remain firmly in the playoff hunt. But as they enter their bye weekend, they're haunted by an inability to win big games like Sunday's 20-17 loss to Indianapolis and know they'll have to find a way to succeed in those...
Falcons' DBs prepare to face Panthers' Smith
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:41:57 PST)
Chris Houston expects Carolina receiver Steve Smith to do anything he can to rile the Atlanta secondary this weekend. Houston was a rookie cornerback in 2007 when former teammate DeAngelo Hall, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, let Smith get the best of him. During a third-quarter series that helped Carolina score a touchdown and eventually win the game, Houston watched as Hall drew three penalties...
Week 10 playoff forecast: Bengals up, Ravens down
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:37:00 PST)
The AFC North clash last week had a significant impact on the projections of the Bengals and Ravens.
Midseason awards: Favre dazzles, Browns fizzle
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:25:00 PST)
Vikings quarterback Brett Favre gets his share of accolades, while the Browns earn some heavy lumps.
