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Colts QB Peyton Manning is first QB to pass for 40,000 yards in a decade (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:36:00 PST

INDIANAPOLIS - Peyton Manning is the first NFL quarterback to pass for 40,000 yards in any decade.

RB Moats will get start over Slaton for Texans (AP)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:14:53 PST

Houston running back Ryan Moats will start in place of Steve Slaton on Sunday, and Indianapolis will be without cornerback Kelvin Hayden. Slaton was benched last week because of fumbling problems. Indy put Hayden, defensive tackle Fili Moala, running back Donald Brown, receiver Anthony Gonzalez and kicker Adam Vinatieri on the inactive list.

Sunday Spotlight: Texans vs. Indy's pass defense (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:47:40 PST

It's the biggest game in Houston Texans franchise history. Admittedly, we're not talking about decades of...

Tough Texans should test unbeaten Colts (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:49:52 PST

Once. That's how many times the Houston Texans have beaten the Colts. When the Texans visit Indianapolis on Sunday, they will carry a 1-13 mark against the Colts since Houston joined the NFL as its most recent expansion team in 2002. Oddly, Houston's 27-24 home victory came in 2006, the season the Colts took the Super Bowl.

Improved Texans should provide test for unbeaten Colts despite 1-13 mark vs Indy (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:26:00 PST

Once.

Texans hoping to challenge Colts in AFC South (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:43 PST

The Houston Texans spent all decade dreaming of this opportunity. All they really wanted was a chance to establish themselves as a playoff contender and finally take down their old nemesis, the Indianapolis Colts. On Sunday, they could do both. At 5-3 and on a three-game winning streak, Houston looks like the only AFC South team capable of challenging Indy for division superiority -- and it's...

Texans Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:19 PST

After a horrific start in the first three games, the Texans' defense has been outstanding.

Fans were ready to run first-year defensive coordinator Frank Bush out of town after a 1-2 start. They allowed 28.7 points a game and 437.7 yards, including 205 against the run. They were on a pace to allow more yards and more yards rushing than any defense in history.

Bush, who had been promoted from senior defensive assistant after Richard Smith was fired, appeared to be in over his head. Coach Gary Kubiak was accused of promoting Bush because they worked together in Denver.

Kubiak and Bush didn't panic. They explained that the awful defense was the cause of four long touchdowns and not a problem with the scheme.

Houston's defense has new edge (AP)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:49:04 PST

Houston's defense has a new attitude. Some might call it confidence, but the Texans prefer to call it something else. "You have to have the swagger when you step on the field that you're going to get it done, you're going to go make big plays to get off the field," linebacker DeMeco Ryans said.

NFL Team Reports: AFC South (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:16:41 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

On the Corner, podcast #30: Deep inside the Denver Broncos (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:57:18 PST

On the very special 30th podcast here at Shutdown Corner, we take a look at arguably the AFC's most...

Week 9 picks: Eagles, Cowboys battle for NFC East lead (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:44 PST

Donovan McNabb knows how to duck pressure and avoid interceptions. It's strange, but considering all the...

Texans RB Slaton may lose starting role to Moats (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:56:04 PST

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer

Week 9 playoff forecast: Ravens make big jump (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:49:00 PST

Signs of a revamped defense bode well for the Ravens' playoff chances the rest of the way.

The absurdly premature playoff picture: Week 8 (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:40:53 PST

See last week's absurdly premature playoff picture here . AFC First-Round Byes : Indianapolis Colts Denver...

Bills quarterback Edwards may be close to returning (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:49:41 PST

The Buffalo Bills have gone a few weeks without their starting quarterback but the word is that the team will...

The Week 8 NFL Quarterback Power Rankings: Favre vs. Rodgers (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:47:32 PST

Shutdown Corner is proud to present the weekly quarterback power rankings. They're just as arbitrarily...

NFL Power Poll: Texans gaining playoff momentum (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:16:11 PST

The second half of the season could be historic for the Houston Texans . They have a chance to make the playoffs...

Texans take three-game winning streak on road to undefeated Indianapolis (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:02:00 PST

HOUSTON - The Houston Texans have won three straight and have their best record in franchise history at 5-3.

Houston heads to Indy with first 5-3 record (AP)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:19:27 PST

The Houston Texans have won three straight and have their best record in franchise history at 5-3. The season is half over and they remain firmly in the playoff hunt. But the road gets tougher as they face undefeated AFC South rival Indianapolis, a team they've beaten only once. Ever. "Every game is going to get bigger and bigger every week," said Andre Johnson, in his seventh season in...

Texans TE Daniels done for season (AP)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:30:59 PST

Houston tight end Owen Daniels has a torn knee ligament and will have season-ending surgery to repair the injury. Daniels, who injured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, was hurt on Houston's second possession in Sunday's win at Buffalo when he caught his foot in the turf. Coach Gary Kubiak said he'll have surgery in about two weeks after swelling in the knee has gone...

Yesterday's five least valuable players: So long, Steve Slaton (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:55:55 PST

Steve Slaton, Running Back, Houston Texans . With about five minutes to go in the first quarter yesterday, Steve...

Favre not alone in getting measure of redemption (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:06:00 PST

Brett Favre was among several players that got some form of retribution by helping their teams to victory.

NFL Today (AP)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:16:46 PST

SCOREBOARD Monday, Nov. 2 Atlanta at New Orleans (8:30 p.m. EST). New Orleans, the NFC's only unbeaten team, faces second-place Atlanta in a key NFC South matchup. STARS Passing -- Peyton Manning, Colts, was 31 of 48 for 347 yards in Indianapolis' 18-14 win over San Francisco. -- Aaron Rodgers, Packers, was 26 of 41 for 287 yards and three touchdowns in Green Bay's 38-26 loss to Minnesota.

Texans lose TE Daniels, possibly for season (AP)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:07:35 PST

The Houston Texans' offense lost Owen Daniels on Sunday, and the star tight end feared his season might be over after hurting his right knee on Sunday. Daniels, who entered the game leading NFL tight ends with 497 yards receiving, said he's scheduled to have tests on Monday to determine the severity of the injury.

Texans TE Daniels fears knee injury season-ending (AP)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:44:32 PST

Walking on crutches and with his head hung low, Owen Daniels feared his season might be over after the Houston Texans' star tight end hurt his right knee on Sunday. "I'm concerned," Daniels said following a 31-10 victory. "It doesn't feel good." Daniels, who entered the game leading NFL tight ends with 497 yards receiving, said he's scheduled to have tests on...