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Lack of consistency hurts
Lack of consistency hurts
When the Texans get in the proverbial zone, they might have the best offense in the NFL. Once they put the brakes on, though, their motor freezes up. It happened again Sunday. They were nearly unstoppable in the first half but almost unstartable in the second. That has become something of a ...
Texans receiver Johnson returns to practice
chron.com — Receiver Andre Johnson participated fully in the Texans practice Thursday, showing no ill-effects from the lung bruise... he suffered against the 49ers and leaving little about his being ready to play against the Buffalo Bills Sunday.“He took pretty ... (more) Texans receiver Johnson returns to practice
Second-Half Schedule Beasts - Quarterbacks
Second-Half Schedule Beasts - Quarterbacks
ww2.sportsdatahub.com — Warning – a good start to a fantasy season is not always what it seems. It’s great... to have a quarterback on your squad who is outperforming expectations early in the season, and it’s even better if they continue to play well throughout the year. But as any veteran fantasy owner will tell you, ... (more) Second-Half Schedule Beasts - Quarterbacks
Bills expect to promote WR Hardy
Bills expect to promote WR Hardy
boston.com — Buffalo Bills defensive back Jairus Byrd celebrates after an interception against the Houston Texans during the first... half of the NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. Houston won 31-10. Buffalo ... (more) Bills expect to promote WR Hardy
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Slaton to remain starter
Fanball Fantasy Football News - Newsbreakers — ... Steve Slaton will remain the Texans' starting running back despite his issues with ball security, according to the Houston Chronicle. Head coach Gary Kubiak said, "Steve is our guy, and I have a lot of confidence in him. It is our job to help him find a way to hold on to the football. He touches it, and good things happen. But at the same time, you can make five big plays and one turnover can get you beat. Steve understands that." ...

Steve Slaton / Slaton to remain starter
FantasySP / ALL / Player News — ... will remain the Texans' starting running back despite his issues with ball security, according to the Houston Chronicle. Head coach Gary Kubiak said, "Steve is our guy, and I have a lot of confidence in him. It is our job to help him find a way to hold on to the football. He touches it, and good things happen. But at the same time, you can make five big plays and one turnover can get you beat. Steve understands that." ...

Slaton to remain starter
No-Offseason.com — The News Steve Slaton will remain the Texans' starting running back despite his issues with ball security, according to the Houston Chronicle . Head coach Gary Kubiak said, "Steve is our guy, and I have a lot of confidence in him. It is our job to help him find a way to hold on to the football. He touches it, and good things happen. But at the same time, you can make five big plays and one turnover can get you beat. Steve understands that." Our View Slaton has fumbled the ball six times over seven games this season, but apparently Kubiak still has faith in him. The ...

Slaton benched
Fanball Fantasy Football News - Newsbreakers — October 27, 2009 Steve Slaton will remain the Texans' starting running back despite his issues with ball security, according to the Houston Chronicle . Head coach Gary Kubiak said, "Steve is our guy, and I have a lot of confidence in him. It is our job to help him find a way to hold on to the football. He touches it, and good things happen. But at the same time, you can make five big plays and one turnover can get you beat. Steve understands that." Our View: Slaton has fumbled the ball six times over seven games this season, but apparently Kubiak still has faith in him. The ...

Slaton benched for the long-haul?
Fanball Fantasy Football News - Newsbreakers — October 27, 2009 Steve Slaton will remain the Texans' starting running back despite his issues with ball security, according to the Houston Chronicle . Head coach Gary Kubiak said, "Steve is our guy, and I have a lot of confidence in him. It is our job to help him find a way to hold on to the football. He touches it, and good things happen. But at the same time, you can make five big plays and one turnover can get you beat. Steve understands that." Our View: Slaton has fumbled the ball six times over seven games this season, but apparently Kubiak still has faith in him. The ...

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