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| Updating an earlier report, Matt Schaub is expected to start on Sunday barring any setbacks, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: The Packers' defense has given up 86 points in their last two games and the Texans' top receiver Andre Johnson isn't slowing down, so Schaub could be a decent fantasy player this week. |
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| Bryan Pittman was suspended for the last four games of the regular season on Tuesday, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. He violated the league's substance abuse policy by testing positive for a water pill, which can be used to mask steroid use. |
Our View: Pittman doesn't have any fantasy value as a long snapper. He could return to the Texans on December 29th if the team were to make the playoffs, but they're three games behind the second place Colts in the AFC South, so that is highly unlikely. |
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| Matt Schaub, who served as the No. 2 quarterback behind Sage Rosenfels Monday night against the Jaguars, could return to the starting lineup in Week 14, according to the Houston Chronicle. Schaub had been recovering from a knee injury. |
Our View: Schaub held a solid 91.0 efficiency rating as the Texans' starter this season, and should resume his role with a favorable week of practice. He would draw a tough assignment in his first game back though, as the Texans play the Packers at Lambeau Field. |
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| Mario Williams recorded three sacks in the Texans 30-17 win over the Jaguars on Monday night. |
Our View: The decision to pass up Reggie Bush and Vince Young sure looks to be working out pretty well for the Texans. Williams has 11 sacks this year and has become one of the best pass rushers in the league. |
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| Andre Johnson caught seven passes for 75 yards and a score in the Texans' 30-17 win over the Jaguars on Monday night. |
Our View: Johnson now has 88 catches and 1086 yards to go along with four touchdowns. He is only two yards away from a career high in yards. |
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| Steve Slaton had a big night on Monday night. The rookie rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns in the Texans' 30-17 win over the Jaguars. |
Our View: Slaton has been spectacular in his rookie season. In 12 games he has rushed for 904 yards and eight touchdowns. |
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| Sage Rosenfels wasn't spectacular on Monday night but controlled the game well. Rosenfels went 14-of-24 for 200 yards with a touchdown and interception. The Texans beat the Jaguars 30-17. |
Our View: The start tonight was possibly Rosenfels last this year because Matt Schaub is ready to return. |
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| Eugene Wilson left the Texnas Monday night football game against the Jaguars with an undisclosed injury. |
Our View: There is no official word from the Texans about the status of Wilson. |
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| Texans inactives: 3rd QB Craig Nall, CB Matterral Richardson, S Will Demps, LB Kevis Coley, G Kasey Studdard, T Rashad Butler, TE Mark Bruener, DT Frank Okam. |
Our View: Matt Schaub will dress as the second quarterback behind Sage Rosenfels. |
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| Sage Rosenfels will start tonight's battle against Jacksonville, according to Scout.com. Coach Gary Kubiak said, "Sage will start. Sage is the starter in the game. We went into this week not expecting Matt to really be in that position. He’s made a lot of progress. He’s gotten better each day. What we’re going to do is go back and evaluate his practice. He took all the reps today with the scout team. We’re going to evaluate it." |
Our View: The team is yet to decide if Matt Schaub will back him up tonight. Rosenfels has not performed well, with nine interceptions and a 79.1 efficiency rating over five games. |
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