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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.

Houston Texans defensive end Mario Williams is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Arizona because of a shoulder injury.

Texans cornerback Jacques Reeves , who has been out since suffering a fractured fibula early in training camp, will miss Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders at Reliant Stadium after undergoing surgery on a dislocated pinky finger on his right hand.

Other changes could be made in the secondary. "We're just not consistent back there," coach Gary Kubiak said.

Houston Texans wide receiver Kevin Walter is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars with a hamstring injury.

Bob McNair knows how the fans feel after the 24-7 loss to the Jets. He feels the same way.

Memo 1: Those of you who picked the Texans to host the Titans in a Monday night game at Reliant Stadium need to let me know if you're coming to Bubba's Sports Bar and Grill for lunch the day before the opener against the Jets.

Crunch time becomes question time. Questions that beg for answers. Entering the final preseason game Friday, the Houston Texans have decisions to make.

Michael Vick will play in the Philadelphia Eagles' final exhibition game and might even take some snaps as a conventional quarterback.

Quarterback Matt Schaub is a given to start the regular-season opener Sept. 13, but the defense is another matter.

Unlike many fans, coaches learned a long time ago that you don't push the panic button after one lousy preseason game.

It is a good thing the first roster reduction to 75 is not until next week, or the Texans might consider cutting the defense after its performance in Saturday's 38-14 loss to New Orleans.

The gloom and doom from the 38-14 loss to the Saints didn't follow the Texans to the practice field Monday.

It is a good thing the first roster reduction to 75 is not until next week, or the Texans might consider cutting the defense after its performance in Saturday's 38-14 loss to New Orleans.

In his first game as defensive coordinator, Frank Bush didn't pull any tricks, but his defense still forced three turnovers.

Middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans will never forget the first time he stepped on a field in a Texans uniform.

Cornerback Deltha O'Neal ran sprints on the practice field, sweating gallons under the Houston sun.

The injury to Jacques Reeves that will keep him out six to eight weeks hasn't changed Gary Kubiak's view of Dunta Robinson 's absence.

Cornerback Deltha O'Neal ran sprints on the practice field, sweating gallons under the Houston sun.

The Texans have signed two veterans in cornerback Deltha O'Neal and running back Andre Hall.