Fantasy Football: Way To Early Wide Receiver Rankings
As we head into the 2012 off-season, two things stand out. The first being that the position lays claim to the most clear-cut #1 of any position, in the form of the Lions’ Calvin Johnson. While Megatron certainly dominates the position, the second thing that becomes apparent as you look at our rankings, is that WR depth this year, unlike the RBs, is plentiful.
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Johnson and Watt Honored by HLSR
Today the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo honored two Houston Texans by naming Andre Johnson and J.J. Watt the Grand Marshals of the 2012 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Downtown Rodeo Parade. After what was the best season in Texans franchise history, both Johnson and Wattt have been asked to lead this major Houston event.
The Presdient of the Rodeo had this to say about their...
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Who’s Got Next: 5 Players Could Reach 1,000 Receptions
In light of Hines Ward reaching the 1,000 career catch milestone today, here’s a list of five of the most likely names to join the short list that includes: Jerry Rice, Tony Gonzalez, Marvin Harrison, Cris Carter, Tim Brown, Terrell Owens, Isaac Bruce, and aforementioned Ward. 1. Reggie Wayne (WR Indianapolis Colts) – Age: 32, Receptions: 862 Before the injury that ruined the...
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January 02, 2012
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January 02, 2012
Peyton Manning: 5 teams that should take a chance to win it all
While Peyton Manning’s future continues to be a dominant topic there is no doubt that each NFL team, owner and fan base is taking a look at their current situation and asking themselves could we win with Peyton? Teams like the Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and even the Tennessee Titans have to be wondering what it would like to have the future Hall of Fame...
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Johnson, Texans serious about playoff debut
HOUSTON Most Wednesday afternoons when Andre Johnson walks into the Houston Texans locker room he is wearing a pair of sandals, some shorts and an enormous hooded sweatshirt, and he is dripping.
The wide receiver has gotten out of a tub for treatment on his legs, both of which are recovering from hamstring injuries. He takes short steps. He is in no hurry. With the hood of the...
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January 05, 2012
WR Johnson lightens up with Foster, Ed Reed
HOUSTON Sometimes, Andre Johnson says, will get a text message from Arian Foster and he will open it and it will turn out to be a photo of Foster feeding ducks or something.
"You get a text message from your teammate and you're thinking it's something important or something they have to say, and it's a picture of feeding ducks," he said. "I don't...
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January 12, 2012
Healthy Johnson looks to lead Texans at Ravens
Andre Johnson missed several games this season dealing with injuries to both hamstrings.
The star receiver got healthy just in time to help Houston beat Cincinnati in the first round of the playoffs.
He had 90 yards receiving, including a 40-yard touchdown - his first since Sept. 18 - in the 31-10 win.
Now he's feeling even better and hopes to do more on Sunday against the...
Via AP on Fox
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January 11, 2012
Johnson, Texans serious about playoff debut
HOUSTON Most Wednesday afternoons when Andre Johnson walks into the Houston Texans locker room he is wearing a pair of sandals, some shorts and an enormous hooded sweatshirt, and he is dripping.
The wide receiver has gotten out of a tub for treatment on his legs, both of which are recovering from hamstring injuries. He takes short steps. He is in no hurry. With the hood of the...
Via Fox Sports Houston
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January 05, 2012
Texans plan to use WR Johnson in 15-20 plays
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...
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December 28, 2011
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December 28, 2011
Johnson gives Texans much-needed boost
Bodies have shuffled in and out of the lineup at such a staccato pace that it's both easy to forget precisely who has played with whom and difficult to set fair expectations of how the Texans could perform in the playoffs.
Save for one passing stretch of quarters bridging the second half at Jacksonville in Week 12 and the first half one week later against the Falcons, Texans...
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December 31, 2011
How Close are the Texans?
With the 2011 season in the books, the NFL now switches into one of the most exciting times of the year, the offseason. This is where teams try to find answers and fix issues from the previous year, and find the magical formula for the 2012 season. There is some time until teams report for training camp, something like 7 months, not to mention the free agency period and NFL draft...
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NFL Playoffs: Andre Johnson, Beyond the Stats
Andre Johnson is one of the best, most dominant players in the NFL today and if you look at his stats with all of the information that goes along with it, that becomes very apparent. stats he played in seven games and averaged 70 yards and over 4.5 receptions per game. That's not bad, but there is so much more to what Andre brings to the table.
First of all, 70 yards per game...
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January 09, 2012
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January 09, 2012
Why would the Houston Texans play WR Andre Johnson this week?
Reports coming out of the Houston Texans camp on Monday suggest that WR Andre Johnson returned to practice on Monday. With no possibility on improving their playoff seeding, why would the Houston Texans risk injuring the talented wide receiver’s hamstring yet again this season?
Andre Johnson has already missed nine games this season with a hamstring injury, the first injury...
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December 27, 2011
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December 27, 2011
Texans get good news on Johnson, Phillips
A team that desperately needs as much good news as possible received some Monday at Reliant Stadium. Texans star receiver Andre Johnson practiced with his teammates and appears likely to play in the season finale Sunday against the Titans at Reliant, although coach Gary Kubiak stopped short of declaring that Johnson will definitely play. In addition, defensive coordinator Wade Phillips...
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December 26, 2011
Johnson, Yates emerge as Texans' new combo
HOUSTON T.J. Yates was just the guy that throws him the balls.
That is the way Andre Johnson saw it two months ago. Well, Johnson knew who Yates was. They were teammates, after all. But Yates was the third-string quarterback, and Johnson was the injured wide receiver, so they found each other alone, in the same place, but coming from different directions Johnson from the top...
Via Fox Sports Houston
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January 11, 2012
Texans WR Andre Johnson out vs. Colts
Houston Texans star receiver Andre Johnson will sit out Thursday night's game against the Indianapolis Colts because of a strained left hamstring.
Johnson, who will miss his ninth game this season, was sidelined for six straight games earlier in the year with a right hamstring injury that required surgery.
Coach Gary Kubiak said Tuesday that Johnson is ''very close'' to returning...
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December 20, 2011
Houston Texans: Most Pressing Offseason Needs
HOUSTON TEXANS: MOST PRESSING OFFSEASON NEEDS
By Lou Lando
The Houston Texans completed their most successful season in their short ten-year history. They reached the Playoffs for the first time, eventually bowing out in the second week of the postseason after losing to the Baltimore Ravens.
If star players Matt Schaub, Andre Johnson and Mario Williams had not missed a large...
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2012 NFL Draft: Houston Texans Edition – Part 2
Yesterday I delved into the possibility of the Houston Texans pursuing a NT in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft. However, that was pure speculation as my best guess would be that the Texans would draft a wide-receiver in the first round.
The need for a receiver to compliment Andre Johnson was made glaringly clear this past season.
WR Jacoby Jones, who has become public enemy...
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23 days ago
Report: Texans WR Johnson to return vs. Titans
Houston Texans stud wide receiver Andre Johnson will make his return Sunday against the AFC South rival Tennessee Titans.
Johnson participated in practice on Monday and has competed in just six games this season, amassing 31 receptions for 471 yards and two touchdowns.
"When they tell me he can go, he’s going,” Texans coach Gary Kubiak told the Houston Chronicle. “It’s...
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December 26, 2011
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December 26, 2011
Houston Texans: Who Should Be Their Top Free Agent or Draft Day Target?
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...
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Johnson, Yates emerge as Texans' new combo
HOUSTON -- T.J. Yates was just the guy that throws him the balls.
This is the way Andre Johnson saw it two months ago. Well, Johnson knew who Yates was. They were teammates, after all. But Yates was the third-string quarterback and Johnson was the injured wide receiver, so they found each other alone, in the same place, but coming from different directions Johnson from the top...
Via Fox Sports Houston
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January 11, 2012
Andre Johnson out again for Texans
Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Colts.
Johnson, one of the league's top pass catchers in recent years, will miss his ninth straight game with a strained left hamstring.
Houston guard Mike Brisiel is out with an ankle injury and Antoine Caldwell will replace him.
Other Texans inactive because of injuries are cornerback...
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December 22, 2011
Texans WR Johnson ruled out again
Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson has been ruled out of Thursday night's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
It will be the third straight game missed by Johnson since he suffered a left hamstring injury against the Atlanta Falcons on Dec. 4.
The standout wide receiver also missed six games earlier this season for a right hamstring injury that required a surgical...
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December 20, 2011
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December 20, 2011
Andre Johnson and Wade Phillips on Track to Return
The Houston Texans seem to be a team searching for answers with two unfortunate losses against the Panthers and Colts the past two weeks. Already assured of a playoff spot, the Texans need a good showing this Sunday against their division rival the Tennessee Titans.
The Titans are on the verge, with some help, to make the playoffs and possibly set up a Wild Card showdown with the...
Via State of the Texans
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December 26, 2011
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December 26, 2011
Johnson Practices, Could Play in Sunday’s Finale
Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson practiced on Wednesday and is on track to play against the Tennessee Titans in Sunday’s regular-season finale according to Nick Scurfield of Houstontexans.com.
“He looked pretty good,” Texans coach Gary Kubiak said Wednesday. “He got better as practice went on. I’m going to sit here and watch him and listen to him and listen to Kap...
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December 28, 2011
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