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Texans look to avoid losing season, break even | Houston Texans Football |  Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Texans look to avoid losing season, break even | Houston Texans Football | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
After their embarrassing performance at Oakland, the Texans are determined to continue a trend they began in 2006 — winning their last game of the year. The Chicago Bears come to Reliant Stadium with a 9-6 record and a chance to win the NFC North. If they defeat the Texans and Minnesota loses ...
Ex-receiver Wade: Bears will "definitely blow it"
blogs.suntimes.com — Everything out of the Bears' hands that could have gone wrong, did go wrong last weekend. The pendulum swung the other way for them this weekend as every outcome they needed for help in their bid for a third postseason appearance in four years ... (more) Ex-receiver Wade: Bears will "definitely blow it"
Santa comes early: Oakland Raiders upset Houston Texans 27-16
Santa comes early: Oakland Raiders upset Houston Texans 27-16
tfdssports.com — The Oakland Raiders soundly defeated the Houston Texans 27-16 as the offense, defense, and special teams all came to play as they beat the Texans for the first time ever. (more) Santa comes early: Oakland Raiders upset Houston Texans ...
Texans prepare for season finale against Bears | Houston Texans Football |  Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Texans prepare for season finale against Bears | Houston Texans Football | Chron.com - Houston ...
chron.com — The Texans didn’t get the performance they sought against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, but they saw a side of Matt Schaub that hadn’t been so visible in the past. As frustrations escalated in the Texans’ 27-16 loss at Oakland, Schaub became more ... (more) Texans prepare for season finale against Bears | Houston ...
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Reading the coverage: Another big rookie RB clash
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog — Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky Merry Christmas Eve. AFC South headlines to go with cookies and milk...  Houston Texans The Texans want to avoid a losing season, says John McClain. Steve Slaton and Matt Forte make for quite a rookie running back matchup, writes McClain. Andre Johnson is looking for a big finish, according to McClain. Indianapolis Colts Clint Session is making a mark, says Phillip B. Wilson. Jim Sorgi hopes ...

Did Slaton Hit the Rookie Wall?
Battle Red Blog — ... .  With Slaton shouldering the load for all but a handful of plays this season, I was left wondering if he has anything left in the tank for Sunday's season finale.    ...

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