http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/36 Recent articles about the Houston Texans en-us Could Matt Schaub and the Texans upset the undefeated Colts in Houston? Adam Schein gives his picks for Week 12. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:06:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Schein_Picks_Week_12/1645542 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Schein_Picks_Week_12/1645542 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Schein_Picks_Week_12/1645542 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/8/c8ed1259668c408e759e73245ccd83df0cb46376/small/Tennessee_Titans_v_529a.jpg Texans Creek: Week 5 It's back, baby. Little known fact: Andre Johnson loves him some Travel Scrabble. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:15:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Texans_Creek_Week_5/1644783 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Texans_Creek_Week_5/1644783 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Texans_Creek_Week_5/1644783 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/6/569043c0dc0a775a4ab50349fd04e19f8f7044cd/small/Jacksonville_Jaguars_v_d4da.jpg On Monday night, Texans defensive end Antonio Smith elbowed Titans center Kevin Mawae in the midsection, right in front of the umpire and the TV cameras. At the time the move cost the Texans 15 yards, and now it will... Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:41:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Smith_fined_10000_for_cheap_shot_on_Mawae/1644620 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Smith_fined_10000_for_cheap_shot_on_Mawae/1644620 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Smith_fined_10000_for_cheap_shot_on_Mawae/1644620 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/9/e940be526748147000fcfba24057358e6200e4cc/small/Houston_Texans_2009_bbb1.jpg Matt Schaub and the Texans have lost back-to-back nailbiters, and one was vs. Indy. Their rematch is a key matchup in The NFL Blitz. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:30:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Blitz_Ranking_Week_12_39s_games/1643619 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Blitz_Ranking_Week_12_39s_games/1643619 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Blitz_Ranking_Week_12_39s_games/1643619 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/7/b793d62081ee16ddcbfb75332e087a13d559f62f/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92598656.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D04766755DBDDC7BD0A601DEC4C77E31D2DACCC5CFB7E7B32E.jpg I guess. One big difference between my “childhood” Houston Oiler years, and my current life as an adult and fan of the Houston Texans, is that I’m able to get over bad losses much faster than I used to. When I was a young teenager and a fervent follower of the Oilers, losses would cloud my brain [...] Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:49:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/So_I_guess_its_time_to_stop_moping_about_Monday/1642559 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/So_I_guess_its_time_to_stop_moping_about_Monday/1642559 18 Things to Watch for During Sunday's Colts/Texans Game I suppose it's naive to expect the second watching to improve Last week's game was a barn-burner (again), with Indy coming out on top (again).  This week, the Horse takes on the Texans (again), in what could be called the biggest game in Houston franchise history (again).  Will the Colts win (again)?  Once (again), this Sunday, watch for: 1. Watch who shows up.  The injury front hasn't been kind to either team thus ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:44:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eyes_in_the_Backfield_Texans_road/1639230 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eyes_in_the_Backfield_Texans_road/1639230 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eyes_in_the_Backfield_Texans_road/1639230 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/3/939903e8758d4fed2e26502f0356ce4a80429c11/small/New_England_Patriots_2418.jpg With safety Eugene Wilson out for the rest of the season, the Houston Texans have placed Wilson on injured reserve -- and they've filled his spot with veteran safety Brian Russell.Russell, who was cut recently by the Jags after appearing... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:24:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Texans_tap_Brian_Russell/1636947 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Texans_tap_Brian_Russell/1636947 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Texans_tap_Brian_Russell/1636947 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/a/0af8510ca6248bcee44813d06c621a9445625e93/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_v_3105.jpg When will Steve Slaton regain Gary Kubiak's trust?       (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)The Texans lost star tight end Owen Daniels for the season three games ago, but the offense is still struggling to find ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:10:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Texans_offense_still_adjusting_to_loss_of_Daniels/1635683 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Texans_offense_still_adjusting_to_loss_of_Daniels/1635683 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Texans_offense_still_adjusting_to_loss_of_Daniels/1635683 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/2/125af9ce47ab80a117da4fb3df57e796c3e60479/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72239611.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D0C2F45D9CC68F0BA5.jpg Brought to you by Comcast's Red Zone Channel, a quick look at how your Houston Texans fared in the red zone on Monday night in the soul-crushing loss to Tennessee: Trips to Red Zone: 3 Scores in Red Zone: 3 (TD by Steve Slaton, TD by Andre Johnson, FG by Kris Brown) Red Zone Efficiency: 100% How can a team go 3-3 in the red zone and still lose? Oh...Kris Brown. That's right. Forgot. Titans vs Texans recap Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:30:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/BRBs_Comcastic_Red_Zone_Review_Titans_v_Texans/1632600 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/BRBs_Comcastic_Red_Zone_Review_Titans_v_Texans/1632600 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/BRBs_Comcastic_Red_Zone_Review_Titans_v_Texans/1632600 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/8/8833e9b655bc0b4697a6fd656ee4d4262b748216/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72923891.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D0ED0DF8E2DF6E5814.jpg And down goes another Texan as FS Eugene Wilson has been placed on the IR. This is very dangerous, as Peyton will be chomping at the bit to take advantage of an even further weakened secondary. At least we know he won't be running every third down opportunity he gets, but watching him pick apart Busing won't be fun either.  I just hope this game doesn't come down to another Kris Brown field goal because right now he's making Scott Norwood look like a stud! Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:25:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eugene_Wilson_to_IR_John_Busing_to_Start/1631964 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eugene_Wilson_to_IR_John_Busing_to_Start/1631964 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eugene_Wilson_to_IR_John_Busing_to_Start/1631964 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/d/6d1132dd0b56add79a39700e785201d379bef97c/small/Houston_Texans_2009_9246.jpg Houston Texans safety Eugene Wilson will have season-ending surgery to repair a pair of broken toes on his left foot. Wilson has started eight games for the Texans this season and has 29 tackles, a forced fumble and two interceptions. He will be replaced in the lineup by John Busing. The Texans signed veteran safety Brian Russell, recently released by the Jaguars, to fill Wilson's spot on the roster. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:05:47 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Playoff_hopeful_Texans_lose_S_Wilson_for_year/1631872 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Playoff_hopeful_Texans_lose_S_Wilson_for_year/1631872 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Playoff_hopeful_Texans_lose_S_Wilson_for_year/1631872 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/3/73d42afda950ea5833d993895aeccd429e6ac989/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_v_1210.jpg Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. •Dear Texans fans: What the ****? It would be wrong to paint an entire fanbase with the same brush as the twisted mind who created this...companion, but, yeah, that's pretty much what I'm gonna do. •A real, practicing judge took the time to rule the Happ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:30:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Perfect_Gift_For_The_Kris_Brown_Fan_In_Your_Life/1629156 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Perfect_Gift_For_The_Kris_Brown_Fan_In_Your_Life/1629156 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Perfect_Gift_For_The_Kris_Brown_Fan_In_Your_Life/1629156 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/e/9e0a6a89d4daaa78833570f019ac77ec40f9f075/small/Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers_4b0c.jpg Over the past few weeks, with your Houston Texans playing (and losing in heartbreaking fashion to) the Colts and Titans, BRB has gotten a bit intense at times, generally in the form of regular users interacting with fans of the aforementioned two teams. Although the chief byproduct of that mix has been insightful football discussion and debate, there have been a few instances where things have been written in the Comments that members and/or visitors have found offensive. Some offended in... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:05:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/SITE_NEWS_Fighting_Against_The_Tipping_Point/1627443 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/SITE_NEWS_Fighting_Against_The_Tipping_Point/1627443 Only a few more hours until your Houston Texans take on Bud Adams' Army of Darkness at Reliant Stadium. And only a few more hours until the following things come to pass (Ed. note: Author does not personally guarantee the following things will actually come to pass): 1. Mario Williams continues his glorious habit of coming up biggest when the prime time lights are on. 1.5 sacks and a fumble forced for Super Mario. Additionally, he will make one simply astounding play on run defense... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Three_And_Out_Useless_Predictions_For_Monday_Night_Football/1616776 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Three_And_Out_Useless_Predictions_For_Monday_Night_Football/1616776 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Three_And_Out_Useless_Predictions_For_Monday_Night_Football/1616776 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/3/33ebd788988bdb8663d44e506f59d797ef2028e3/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91288422.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D053A5A046D359A3BCD770E39CC1ABCE3AC9681EE6363AB512.jpg More photos » by Wade Payne - AP Browse more photos » Andre Johnson's uncle, who handles the star wide receiver's business affairs, was cited in the latest issue of ESPN The Magazine claiming that if the Texans didn't turn the corner soon that Johnson would try to force his way out of Houston.  To quote his uncle Andre Melton, "If he never gets a chance at a ring and I let him stay, I'd be... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:04:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Andre_Johnson_Claims_Desire_To_Retire_A_Texan/1611390 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Andre_Johnson_Claims_Desire_To_Retire_A_Texan/1611390 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Andre_Johnson_Claims_Desire_To_Retire_A_Texan/1611390 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/8/c88e0bf4f2d2c98eaa08bd3f4c29932d7fc4fe40/small/Oakland_Raiders_v_a1cc.jpg As the Texans get ready to play their biggest game in franchise history until next week's game, the status of one of their key players remains up in the air.Houston's final injury report listed kick returner/receiver Jacoby Jones questionable with... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:52:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jacoby_Jones_will_be_gametime_decision/1609184 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jacoby_Jones_will_be_gametime_decision/1609184 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jacoby_Jones_will_be_gametime_decision/1609184 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/b/ab42fc0ebd75accc12a8aba9eee8d15ea1dccbc7/small/Houston_Texans_2009_ce26.jpg From John McClain (with a tip o' the cap to texanphil): "I had an assumption that I would start, but nothing was concrete until now," Slaton said after being told by coach Gary Kubiak that he would be starting. "I'm happy about it. It's an opportunity I have to take full advantage of." It probably goes without saying, but I like this move a whole lot. Ryan Moats got the start in Indianapolis because of Slaton's fumbling; Slaton responded by holding onto t... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:11:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Steve_Slaton_To_Start_On_Monday_Night/1608053 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Steve_Slaton_To_Start_On_Monday_Night/1608053 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Steve_Slaton_To_Start_On_Monday_Night/1608053 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/e/1ec9b4c766c115780fd5cf4ac7b96dfbb82db600/small/92426601.jpg