Archive for October, 2007
Jaguars Manhandle Texans in Trenches, Win 37-17
The Jacksonville Jaguars set aside their divisional history on Sunday when they played the Houston Texans. History was on Houston’s side as the Texans wiped out the Jags twice last year, but the Jags let it be known before Sunday that Jacksonville has a new and improved team.
Jacksonville QB David Garrard, RBs Maurice Jones [...]
Texans Continue to Prepare For Sunday Game
The Texans are preparing for Sunday’s game at noon in Florida. The Jacksonville Jaguars are among the Texans’ favorite opponents. The Texans have historically played a strong game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, having won six of the 10 games in which the two faced off. That includes a sweep in 2006, when the Texans allowed the [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 12 2007Texans Seek Third Straight Win over Jags
The 3-2 Texans looks to get past the 3-1 Jaguars this Sunday. Kubiak won both divisional games against the Jaguars last year, and Houston has a current 6-4 record over the Jaguars. At Jacksonville, the Texans are 3-2. The new QB #8, Matt Shaub, looks to continue the Texans’ past successes, led by ex-Texan QB [...]
Texans Looking At Sunday As New Ballgame
The Houston Texans have historically played a strong game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, having won six of the ten games where the two faced off. Texans coach Gary Kubiak says that doesn’t mean much, because when the two teams meet again this Sunday, it’s a new ballgame. The Texans are preparing for Sunday’s game at [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 11 2007Johnson Avoids Fine By League
Houston Texans defensive tackle Travis Johnson can probably breathe a sigh of relief; according to John Mcclain of the Houston Chronicle, National Football League director of football operations Gene Washington has determined that Johnson will not be fined for taunting Miami Dolphins quarterback Trent Green.
The incident started when Green, in an effort to block Johnson [...]
Kubiak: Green Will Likely Be Back In the Game
Texans head coach Gary Kubiak says he’s hopeful that Sunday’s win over Miami means there’s hope for a great season ahead. There’s even hope for a better win this coming Sunday with the strong chance that Ahman Green will return to the game. Green’s been out for two weeks with a bruised knee. Still, Kubiak [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 09 2007Johnson Reprimanded After “Taunting” Green
Texans coach Gary Kubiak calls his defensive tackle Travis Johnson’s actions during the game with Miami yesterday “inexcusable.” Johnson was part of the collision on the field that resulted in Dolphins quarterback Trent Green receiving a severe concussion while trying to make a block. Johnson says Green’s attempt to block him by hitting his knee [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 08 2007Brown’s 57-yard Boom Leads Texans to 22-19 Win
A 57-yard Kris Brown FG not only broke the Texans’ two-game losing streak, but it set a Texans record for the longest FG by a Texan. And yes, it also lifted the Texans past the Dolphins with one second remaining on the game clock. The game fell on the shoulders of Texans Kicker, Brown, who [...]
Mathis may be done for year
The diagnosis for Houston Texans wide receiver Jerome Mathis is in - and it doesn’t appear to be good. Two days of testing on Mathis’ left leg has discovered a “hot spot” in the lower part of his leg, which has been the cause of the extreme pain for Mathis during and after running drills. [...]
Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Oct 06 2007Dolphins at Texans: 5 Questions Texans Need Answered
1. Can the Texans running game convert 3rd and 1 on an injured Dolphins rush D?
Last week the Texans struggled on the Great Dayne’s wheels, but this week Ahman Green might be back in action. Green was listed as questionable last week, and Kubiak held him out at Atlanta. Green was limited [...]


