Houston Texans (10-6-0)
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PLAYER NEWS
Smith, Antonio (DE)
Smith was added to the AFC's Pro Bowl roster.
Smith finished with a career-high 6 1/2 sacks for the NFL's second-ranked defense.
Smith finished with a career-high 6 1/2 sacks for the NFL's second-ranked defense.
Myers, Chris (C)
Myers was added to the AFC's Pro Bowl roster.
Myers is the first Texans offensive lineman to make the Pro Bowl. The Texans ranked second in rushing this season (153 yards per game).
Myers is the first Texans offensive lineman to make the Pro Bowl. The Texans ranked second in rushing this season (153 yards per game).
Yates, T.J. (QB)
Yates threw three interceptions in a 20-13 playoff defeat to Baltimore on Sunday.
The three interceptions matched the total he had in six regular season games.
The three interceptions matched the total he had in six regular season games.
Foster, Arian (RB)
Foster had 132 yards Sunday but the Texans fell 20-13 to Baltimore in the AFC playoffs.
Foster is the first player ever to rush for 100 yards against the Ravens in the postseason
Foster is the first player ever to rush for 100 yards against the Ravens in the postseason
Yates, T.J. (QB)
Yates helped the Texans to a 31-10 victory over the bungling Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday in an AFC wild-card game.
Yates was 11 of 20 for 159 yards and one score. He became the answer to a trivia question as the Texans' first-ever postseason QB.
Yates was 11 of 20 for 159 yards and one score. He became the answer to a trivia question as the Texans' first-ever postseason QB.
2011 STANDINGS
| Team | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0.625 |
| Tennessee | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0.563 |
| Jacksonville | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0.313 |
| Indianapolis | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0.125 |
2011 SCHEDULE
| Wk | Opp | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Carolina | 12/18/11 @ 1 p.m. | L 13-28 |
| 16 | @ Indianapolis | 12/22/11 @ 8:20 p.m. | L 16-19 |
| 17 | Tennessee | 1/01/12 @ 1 p.m. | L 22-23 |
| Post | Cincinnati | 1/07/12 @ 4:30 p.m. | W 31-10 |
| Post | @ Baltimore | 1/15/12 @ 1 p.m. | L 13-20 |
TEAM LEADERS
| Passing | Schaub, Matt |
| Rushing | Foster, Arian |
| Receiving | Daniels, Owen |
| Defense | Cushing, Brian |
PRACTICE REPORTS
| Day | Player | Pos | Info | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | Yates, T.J. | QB | left shoulder | Full Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Winston, Eric | T | calf | Full Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Tate, Ben | RB | shoulder | Full Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Reed, Brooks | LB | knee | Full Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Nolan, Troy | S | ankle | Limited Participation in Practice |
INJURIES
| Player | Date | Info | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen, Jason | 1/15/12 | thumb | Probable |
| Alexander, Mister | 1/15/12 | shoulder | Probable |
| Yates, T.J. | 1/15/12 | left shoulder | Probable |
| Braman, Bryan | 1/15/12 | neck | Probable |
| Brisiel, Mike | 1/15/12 | ankle | Probable |
| Bulman, Tim | 1/15/12 | calf | Probable |
| Casey, James | 1/15/12 | knee, foot | Probable |
| Cody, Shaun | 1/15/12 | knee | Probable |
| Daniels, Owen | 1/15/12 | hand, knee | Probable |
| Dreessen, Joel | 1/15/12 | knee | Probable |
TRANSACTIONS
| Player | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Leinart, Matt | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - fractured left collarbone |
| Barber, Dominique | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - knee |
| Butler, Rashad | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - triceps |
| Schaub, Matt | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - foot |
| Studdard, Kasey | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - ankle |
| Williams, Mario | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - torn pectoral |
| Sharpton, Darryl | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - quadriceps |
| Smith, Shelley | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - ankle |
| Carmichael, Roc | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - shoulder |
| Hartmann, Brett | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - torn left ACL |
