The Houston Texans were averaging almost 28 points when they went on a three-game winning streak earlier this season.

On Monday morning at the Methodist Training Center, the Texans practiced for the first time since last Wednesday.

He will undergo season-ending surgery in about two weeks once the swelling in his right knee has reduced.

"I told him that after a team starts a game like this," coach Gary Kubiak said, "there's only one player who can bail it out, and that's the quarterback.

Daniels, who suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Sunday's 31-10 victory at Buffalo, will undergo season-ending surgery once the swelling subsides in about two weeks.

Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky A piece of Tuesday mail that warrants its own entry: Barrett writes: If you're looking for interesting things to talk about I thought Connor Barwin might be an interesting topic.

No Fantasy Teams Found The Texans found out what it's like to win and lose all in the same day.

Following a theme that has prevailed throughout their eight- year history, the Houston Texans simply refuse to do things the easy way.

Texans tight end Owen Daniels has a torn knee ligament and will have season-ending surgery to repair the injury.

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Pro Bowl tight end Owen Daniels suffered what appears to be a season-ending knee injury in the first quarter of the Texans' 31-10 victory over Buffalo on Sunday.

Wide receiver Andre Johnson #80 of the Houston Texans watches the scoreboard from the bench at Reliant Stadium on September 27, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

's weekly press conference. The Texans beat the San Francisco 49ers 24-21 Sunday at Reliant Stadium.

Texans strong safety Bernard Pollard was feeling poorly during meetings Thursday morning, so he was sent home before practice.

DeMeco Ryans has led Houston's defense since he was a rookie in 2006. Now the Texans have a new rookie star at linebacker in Brian Cushing, and coach Gary Kubiak said his presence has made Ryans even better.

Texans rookie linebacker Brian Cushing stayed home from practice Wednesday with flu-like symptoms.

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Texans are keeping five defensive ends and nine defensive backs active against the Cardinals, presumably because they expect Arizona to pass the ball frequently.

Brace yourself for flu season. State health officials say it's shaping up to be like no other: Two influenza strains -- swine flu and seasonal flu -- circulating in the air at the same time.

Linebacker Brian Cushing returned to practice Thursday, a day after missing practice because of flu-like symptoms.

Anthony Hill, a rookie tight end with the Texans, is the first NFL player with a confirmed case of the N1H1 virus, the Houston Chronicle reported Friday.