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PLAYERS: Matt Schaub,  Matt Leinart,  Mario Williams,  Andre Johnson,  Arian Foster,  Neil Rackers,  Chris Myers,  Joel Dreessen,  Shaun Cody,  Paul Soliai,  Sione Pouha,  Kevin Walter,  Wes Welker,  Vincent Jackson,  Laurent Robinson
TEAMS: Houston Texans,  Miami Dolphins,  New York Jets,  New England Patriots,  San Diego Chargers

There are many words that could be used to describe the season that the Houston Texans had in 2011. In many ways it can be looked at as a success as the team had many first time accomplishments. This was the first time in franchise history that they made the Playoffs. It was the first time that that they won the AFC South Division, and finally, the 2012 NFL Playoffs marked the first time that the Houston Texans franchise has even won a postseason game. On the other side of the ball, had there not been so many key injuries, then they may have been right on track for a Super Bowl run. Starting quarterback Matt Schaub and backup Matt Leinart went down midway through the year. Stud pass rusher Mario Williams missed the season, and both Andre Johnson and Arian Foster had injuries that held them out of the lineup for several games. If the Texans can stay healthy in 2012, there are very few things they need to do this upcoming offseason to become an immediate Super Bowl contender. Wi...
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