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Found October 11, 2012 on Jets Insider.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Brian Cushing,  Tim Tebow,  Bilal Powell
TEAMS: Houston Texans,  New York Jets
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The NFL is looking in to the play where Brian Cushing's season ended for the Houston Texans on Monday night in their 23-17 victory over the Jets.The play in question came on a 2nd & 7 effort from the Jets 32-yard line with 10:37 to go in the second quarter. With Tim Tebow in the shotgun formation, running back Bilal Powell came from the left far side of the field in motion to take the immediate hand-off from Tebow on a WR sweep.Cushing, who was in pursuit of the play, trailed in the back field...
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