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"That was a step in the right direction," coach Gary Kubiak said. "From what we've been through the last three weeks with him and what he was able to do today makes me think he's got a chance." Brown sprained his knee against Indianapolis on Nov.

It's often noted how the difference between the 7-7 Texans and an 11-3 powerhouse is two Kris Brown kicks and two conversions of a single yard.

Asked if he was upset about tight end Joel Dreessen's dropped touchdown pass in the second quarter, Texans quarterback Matt Schaub said: "Absolutely. But he was more upset than I was.

The Texans practiced inside the Methodisti Training Center Thursday, and spoke with the media afterwards.

The Texans hosted some astronauts at practice. They made the trip from NASA to the Methodist Training Center to make a presentation to receiver Andre Johnson.

Coach Gary Kubiak is never short of praise when he's asked about quarterback Matt Schaub.

Don Banks redrafted the first round. Houston Texans The Texans' defense has a chance to finish big , says Dale Robertson.

Hill will join Owen Daniels on injured reserve and leave the Texans with two healthy tight ends - Joel Dreessen and James Casey .

Linebacker Brian Cushing and the Texans defense kept the pressure on Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck.

1. How his injury has impacted the Texans statistically:? Record Points PYPG With Daniels 5-3 24.8 282 Without Daniels 0-4 19.8 272? With Without Catches per gameDaniels Daniels 7.5 6.5 Kevin Walter 3.7 5 Jacoby Jones * 1.1 3.5 David Anderson 1.9 3.3 Joel Dreessen 1 1.3 * 0.7 0.7 * 3.6 5 * - Played only three of the four games Daniels has missed ...

The story line had been written. The plot had thickened. But as usual, the Texans could not author a finish to make it a comeback for the ages.

Could there be a more emblematic series than the first half goal line stand where the Texans' defense A fought tooth and nail to keep Jaguar's running back Maurice Jones-Drew out of the end zone? How does this sound as a microcosm for the entire season?A The Texans allow their opponent to the door step, fight hard for a short while, temporarily ...

Here are five things to watch for when the Texans face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Reliant Stadium.

When Kris Brown missed two from 49 yards out in the 20-17 loss to Tennessee, it became big news.

Just a few more remarks from Rumblin' Bumblin butterball/Times sports scribbler Headley about recent pigskin action: Come on, Husker choker! Fort Morgan alum Joel Dreessen made one terrific 23-yard catch on Monday Night Football while helping the Houston Texans move into scoring position against Tennessee.

The Houston Texans don't have time to wallow in their second straight difficult loss.

Matt Schaub threw touchdown passes to Steve Slaton and Andre Johnson and the Houston Texans were tied 17-17 with the Tennessee Titans after three quarters Monday night.

In the Texans' 34-31 victory over the Tennessee Titans in September, offensive tackle Eric Winston challenged defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch to a fight during the game.

It's about time the AFC South rivalry between the Texans and Titans heated up. Until now, the Titans didn't respect the Texans enough to trash talk them.

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