Yardbarker: Houston Texans

Kris Brown ruined a lot of people’s days today

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:21:53 -0500

Kris Brown made a 56-yard field goal Sunday right before half. But before you celebrate, realize that the joker also missed a 42-yarder as time expired in the Texans’ 20-17 loss to the Colts. Had he made it, Houston would have tied the game and had a chance to win in overtime. Now, I realize that [...]

Texans-Colts report card

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:34:46 -0500

Brett Coomer/ Chronicle Colts cornerback Jerraud Powers, right, goes after a loose ball after Ryan Moats fumbled near the...

Colts hold off Texans, remain undefeated

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:27:49 -0500

A shorthanded Indianapolis Colts defense held the Houston Texans to 17 point Sunday in a 20-17 win over the Houston Texans. A Colts secondary that has lost 3/4’s of it’s original starters to injury, managed to hold Matt Schaub to just one touchdown and was responsible for one of the Colts two interceptions. Schaub finished [...]

Indy Football Report Editor John Oehser offers five third-quarter thoughts on Indianapolis Colts-Houston Texans . . .

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:29:13 -0500

Indy Football Report Editor John Oehser offers five third-quarter thoughts on Indianapolis Colts-Houston Texans . . . 1. The Texans are for real. Win or lose, they’ve done a nice job staying calm and getting back into a game in which they seemed to be getting dominated early. 2. The Colts need the offense to make plays [...]

Indy Football Report Editor John Oehser offers five second-quarter thoughts on Indianapolis Colts-Houston Texans

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:43:08 -0500

Indy Football Report Editor John Oehser offers five second-quarter thoughts on Indianapolis Colts-Houston Texans . . . 1. The Texans’ drive at the end of the second half could have been critical. After being dominated for a quarter and a half, they could have been within a touchdown — and very fortunate to be there . . [...]

Freeney eats Brown's lunch

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:58:11 -0500

On the Texans' fourth series, Matt Schaub overthrew Andre Davis deep over the middle on first down. Ryan Moats ran...

Texans in quick 10-point hole

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:36:33 -0500

The Houston Texans have a chance to move three games over .500 for the first time in franchise history.If they pull it off, it'll be even more impressive, given that they will have recovered from spotting the Colts 10 points...

Terrible pass by Schaub costs FG

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:25:02 -0500

I don't know two things: Why is Ryan Moats starting, and he doesn't get the ball on the first two...

Offense sputters, no first downs

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:12:48 -0500

Matt Schaub held the ball too long on his first pass play, and he was sacked for a 3-yard loss...

Slaton to take a page from Tiki

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:53:22 -0500

With Texans running back Steve Slaton losing his starting job due to a fumbling problem but not being banished to the bench yet as Houston faces the Colts with a chance to go three games over .500 for the first...

Daniels could force Texans hand in free agency if collective bargaining agreement is reached

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:42:46 -0500

Daniels is scheduled for ACL surgery on November 17 (NFLPA photo)Mark Berman of Fox 26 reported on Friday that Owen Daniels has set November 17 as the date he will have surgery to repair the torn ACL he suffered last Sunday at Buffalo.Acc...

Week 9 Statistical Preview: Colts vs. Texans

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:07:02 -0500

The 2nd of 3 straight home games brings in the Houston Texans to face our Colts. This is arguably the biggest game of the year so far for the Colts, as they could put a huge stranglehold on the division, going up 4 games in the division. Both teams have had to wade through season-ending injuries this week. We all know about the Colts injury problems, but the Matt Schaub has lost his security blanket, Owen Daniels, for the season as well. The media, of cour...

Ryan Moats Will Start Against The Colts

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:05:12 -0500

Per John McClain, Ryan Moats is getting the start in Indianapolis tomorrow. Steve Slaton's repeated inability to hang onto the ball has cost him the starting gig, though he's still expected to see action against the Colts. This isn't really a surprise to most Texans fans, especially after how Moats performed in Buffalo and Kubes' well documented history of dealing harshly with fumblers. For fantasy football players who don't live and die with the Texans, however, th...

As expected, Moats to start over Slaton

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:05:20 -0500

In a move that surprises nobody, Adam Schefter reported on his Twitter page this afternoon that Ryan Moats will start ahead of Steve Slaton. Hours later, John McClain filed this extensive report on Chron.com. Of course, there’s no real significance in this move, other than to send a message to Slaton. We already [...]

Moats to Start at RB Sunday Over Slaton

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:54:02 -0500

Adam Schefter of ESPN via Twitter reports Texans coach Gary Kubiak told ESPN’s Bob Hotzman today that Texans running back Ryan Moats will start and Steve Slaton will share carries. Slaton’s tied for the NFL lead in lost fumbles with five and his job as a starter was in jeopardy after Ryan Moats had a [...]

Ryan Moats to start for Texans

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:55:33 -0500

The Houston Texans are making a change at running back.Adam Schefter of ESPN reports on Twitter that Texans coach Gary Kubiak told ESPN's Bob Holtzman today that Ryan Moats will start at running back Sunday against the Colts. Steve Slaton,...

CHFF On Matt Schaub

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:37:58 -0500

CHFF On Matt Schaub Put into a historical context, Matt Schaub's career passing yards per attempt could be an omen of very good things to come for your Houston Texans. Worth a read.

Texans RB Slaton may lose starting job to Moats

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:58:58 -0500

Steve Slaton became a key to Houston's offense as a rookie last year when he ran for a franchise-record 1,282 yards. This season he's tied for the NFL lead in lost fumbles with five and his job as a starter is in jeopardy after Ryan Moats had a huge day filling in for him. Moats, a career backup, ran for 126 yards and three touchdowns after Slaton was benched in the first quarter of Houston's 31-10 win over the Bills.

David Anderson Does A Solid Jaworski Impression

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:39:00 -0500

David Anderson is a kick returner and wide receiver for the Houston Texans, and while he only has one career catch, he might be able to moonlight as an impressionist. Anderson actually does a solid Ron Jaworski. Via Hot Clicks....

While the actual voice is a bit off, the cadence is absolutely spot on. He did actually get one thing wrong though. Given that the situation he described was a three receiver set, David Anderson wouldn't be on the field.