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Found December 28, 2011 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Andre Johnson
TEAMS: Houston Texans,  Tennessee Titans

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Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson will be active for the team's regular-season finale this weekend - but he won't play much.The team is expected to give Johnson 15-20 snaps in Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. Houston has already secured the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoffs, and a first-round home game.Johnson has played just twice since the beginning of October as he deals with separate hamstring issues.The former NFL receiving champion last played Dec. 4 against Atlanta, hauling in four passes for 97 yards.Johnson has 31 catches for 471 yards and two touchdowns in six games.
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