Archive for September, 2007
WR Johnson Doubtful vs Colts Sunday
There’s concern in the Texans camp about this weekend’s game because of Andre Johnson’s injuries. Coach Gary Kubiak says Johnson’s “doubtful” for the game because of a sprained left knee he suffered during Sunday’s game at Carolina. The Pro Bowl wide receiver was placed on an immobilizer yesterday. The Texans’ head athletic trainer will look at […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 18 2007WR Johnson to Have MRI on Knee
The Texans biggest weapon on offense might have sit Sunday when they host the World Champion Colts at home. Wide out Andre Johnson, who had another big game with two scores vs the Panthers Sunday, suffered a strained posterior cruciate ligament and will be day-to-day. The team says that Johnson will have an MRI on […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 17 2007Johnson and Special Teams Heads Up Leads Texans to 34-21 Win
If you thought that the Texans home win last week over the Chiefs was a fluke, than wonder no more. The Texas played their second strong game, this time on the road, as they used a couple big catches from Andre Johnson, and a big special teams play to beat the Panthers 34-21 to improve […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 16 2007Texans Re-Sign DT Cederic Killings
The Texans have re-signed defensive tackle Cedric Kililngs, as the team enters tomorrows game vs the Panthers banged up at that position. Both Texans starters rookie Amobi Okoye and Travis Johnson are hurting, as Okoye with a toe and Johnson with a ankle. Right now it is not known if either is going to be […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 15 2007Texans Look Ahead to Panthers Showdown
The Texans continue preparations for their second game of the season. The team coming off its season opening win over the Kansas City Chiefs, will travel to Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday to face the Carolina Panthers. Former Texans quarterback David Carr is now the backup for the Panthers, which could give them a bit of […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 13 2007Schaub Happy, Kubiak Dissatisfied
Quarterback Matt Schaub is praising his fellow Texans over their win Sunday against Kansas City, but coach Gary Kubiak wants more from the team. The biggest mistakes the players made were mental, but there were communications problems too, Kubiak says. The Texans beat the Chiefs 20-3, with a last drive toward the end that Schaub […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 12 2007Texans’ O-Line needs to step up
As satisfying as the Houston Texans’ 20-3 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs was, it didn’t take away from the shouting match between team head coach Gary Kubiak and guard Chester Pitts. The shouting match in question took place due to the breakdown in communication on the offensive line; as a result, penalties took place […]
Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Sep 12 2007Texans sign S Will Demps
After placing strong safety Jason Simmons on the reserve/injured list, the Houston Texans signed free agent free safety Will Demps to a contract; terms of the contract were not disclosed. Demps has previously played for the Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants over five seasons, having started 62 of 73 games, recording 334 tackles, 6 interceptions […]
Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Sep 11 2007Simmons to Miss Season with Knee Injury
Texans starting strong safety Jason Simmons will miss the rest of the season with a torn patellar tendon in his left knee. Simmons suffered the injury in the second quarter of Houston’s 20-3 season-opening win over Kansas City on Sunday. The 10-year veteran out of Arizona State recorded 47 tackles and one interception while playing […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 11 2007Texans Two-Step Over Chiefs 20-3 to Kickoff Season
The Texans started the 2007 season on a high note, as they beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 in the season opener at Reliant Stadium Sunday. A highlight was when Andre Johnson caught a 77-yard touchdown pass from Matt Schaub. Johnson ended with seven catches for 142 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Matt Schaub had a strong […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 10 2007

