Archive for November, 2009

21 Fourth Quarter Points Allow Colts To Rally, Edge Texans 35-27

One thing is for certain about the Indianapolis Colts: they have seemed to be able to beat their opponents in just about every conceivable way possible – or so it seems. During Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium, that analogy was definitely put to the test. Down by 13 points at halftime, [...]

Brown Could be Back as the Starting RB Sunday

The Houston Chronicle reports that Chris Brown could be back as the starting RB vs the Colts: Chris Brown could start at running back for the Texans on Sunday. Steve Slaton is nursing a shoulder injury. Brown had 11 carries for 36 yards against the Titans last Monday night. “They haven’t said anything to me,” [...]

LB Brian Cushing, DE Antonio Smith Fined By The NFL

Texans LB Brian Cushing was fined $5,000 for unnecessary roughness in the game against the Titans. Specifically on a run play, Cushing struck the opponent late and out of bounds. Also, Texans DE Antonio Smith was fined $10,000 for unnecessary roughness.

Texans Sign Free Agent Safety Brian Russell

The Texans today inked safety Brian Russell, as he’ll replace Eugene Wilson, who was placed on injured reserve today. Russell (6-2, 210), who was released by the Jaguars on November 21st, was an undrafted free agent out of San Diego State in 2001. He spent time with the Minnesota Vikings (2002-04), Cleveland Browns (2005-06) and [...]

Texans Can’t Stop Young; Fall to Titans Late 20-17

The Tennessee Titans turned to Vince Young a few weeks ago to help save their season. Monday night in Houston they turned to their kicker to help them win their fourth straight game. Rob Bironas nailed a 53-yard field goal with under a minute left as Tennessee continued rolling with a 20-17 win over the [...]

Hoosier Horror: Brown’s Last Second Miss Seals Texans 20-17 Loss to Colts

The Texans have had tough losses in their history, but Sunday’s setback to the Colts at Lucas Oil Field 20-17 may have been their toughest. After getting dominated for the first quarter, then returning the favor in the third quarter to take the lead, the Texans found themselves down three in the final minutes. That’s [...]

Week 9 Inactives for the Colts Matchup

Houston: QB Dan Orlovsky, DL Deljuan Robinson, SS Dominique Barber, DL Frank Okam, CB Fred Bennett, WR Glenn Martinez, TE James Casey, OG Tutan Reyes. Indianapolis: PK Adam Vinatieri, WR Anthony Gonzalez, QB Curtis Painter, RB Donald Brown, DL Fili Moala, CB Kelvin Hayden, TE Tom Santi, OL Tony Ugoh.

Texans Colts Video Preview from CBS

Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts have yet to lose a game this season. NFL.com analyst Pat Kirwan and Jason Horowitz preview the Texans-Colts matchup, which you can watch this Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS.