Graham’s field goal gives Texans another overtime win
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 3:40 pm by Dale Robertson in General E-mail | Print After missing a 51-yard field goal by inches, Shayne Graham snuck a 32-yarder barely inside the left upright as the...
View ArticleHouston tops Detroit in OT after coach's mistake
DETROIT (AP) -- Jim Schwartz threw a challenge flag when he didn't need to and the Houston Texans made him regret it. Shayne Graham's 32-yard field goal with 2:21 left in overtime lifted Houston to a...
View ArticleTexans top Lions 34-31 in OT after coach's mistake
Jim Schwartz threw a challenge flag when he didn't need to and the Houston Texans made him regret it. Shayne Graham's 32-yard field goal with 2:21 left in overtime lifted Houston to a 34-31 win over...
View ArticleLions' next opponent: Texans' defense looked vulnerable in win over Chad...
HOUSTON Jacksonville backup quarterback Chad Henne picked apart the Houston Texans highly regarded defense for about three quarters on Sunday. The Texans clamped down at the end, finally, and...
View ArticleTexans escape with controversial OT win over Lions
DETROIT -- Shayne Graham kicked a 32-yard field goal with 2:21 remaining in overtime to give the Houston Texans a wild and controversial 34-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday at Ford Field....
View ArticleJim Schwartz Challenge: Lions Coach Takes Blame For Costly Mistake vs....
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz (L) talks with NFL official Jerry Bergman during a disputed play during the game against the Houston Texans at Ford Field on November 22, 2012 in Detroit,...
View ArticleGraham's FG lifts Texans over Lions in OT
Detroit, MI — For the second time in less than a week Houston went to overtime, and for the second time, the team pulled out a win. After missing a 51-yard field goal earlier in the extra session,...
View ArticleTexans-Lions Preview
Following an uncharacteristic performance, the Houston Texans' defense won't have much time to prepare for another challenge. The Detroit Lions own of one of the league's most prolific offenses, but...
View ArticleRookie Ryan Broyles gives Lions' passing game a lift
By Chris McCosky The Detroit News Comments Detroit â It didn't produce a victory, but the Lions rediscovered their passing game, just four days after it looked to be in disarray Sunday against the...
View ArticleTexans vs. Lions: Matt Schaub bails out vulnerable defense
After two overtime escapes in five days, there finally will be some rest for the weary Houston Texans. With the extended time before its next game, the AFC's best team, now 10-1, must use it to figure...
View ArticleGrading the Texans: Week 12
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 5:36 pm by John McClain in General E-mail | Print Poll What grade do you give the Texans in their 34-31 OT win over the Lions? A B C D F View Results Loading ... What...
View ArticleTrying to contain Calvin Johnson a key
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 11:27 am by John McClain in General E-mail | Print DETROIT – When I look over the inactives for today’s game, it’s obvious that both teams are missing important players....
View ArticleGuide to the Thanksgiving day matchup with the Lions
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 8:03 pm by John McClain in General E-mail | Print Kareem Jackson needs to bounce back and prove the Jacksonville game was a mirage, a one-time thing. ( Smiley N. Pool /...
View ArticleLions' next opponents: Texans prep for first Thanksgiving game
HOUSTON The Texans wont have long to lament the mistakes they made against the Jacksonville Jaguars before rallying for a wild 43-37 overtime win. Theyve got a quick turnaround before playing...
View ArticleMcClain: Texans defense must shake off jagged performance
Posted on November 19, 2012 at 11:41 pm by John McClain in 2012 Regular Season, General, Houston Texans E-mail | Print The Texans are aiming for a win over the Lions in their first Thanksgiving Day...
View ArticleDefensive fixes include a better pass rush
Posted on November 24, 2012 at 7:24 pm by John McClain in General E-mail | Print Phillips, who is known as Coach Fix It, needs to fix it, and it’s going to be tough to do considering all of the...
View ArticleRiley Reiff's 1st start with Lions goes smoothly
Riley Reiff earned mostly high marks for his first career start at left tackle in Thursday's overtime loss to the Texans. Reiff was called for one first-quarter penalty for illegal hands to the face...
View ArticleOpposing View: Texans beat writer John McClain on the Lions-Texans matchup...
Opposing View: Texans beat writer John McClain on the Lions-Texans matchup Posted 59 minutes ago Tim Twentyman This week's opposing view comes from Texans beat writer John McClain from the Houston...
View ArticleTwentyman: The Lions' hopes of getting back into the NFC Playoff hunt start...
Twentyman: The Lions' hopes of getting back into the NFC Playoff hunt start today Posted 2 hours ago Tim Twentyman The Lions have to be better on third down and keeping drives alive, especially...
View ArticleSchwartz takes blame for challenge mistake
DETROIT Jim Schwartz held the challenge flag in his hand, certain Houston's long touchdown wouldn't count. Running back Justin Forsett was clearly down around his own 25-yard line, and that's where...
View ArticleMcClain’s guide to the game against the Jaguars
Posted on November 17, 2012 at 7:57 pm by John McClain in General E-mail | Print The Jaguars may stack the box to contain Foster, which could force Matt Schaub to open it up for the first time since...
View ArticleGrading the Texans: Week 11
Posted on November 18, 2012 at 6:25 pm by John McClain in General E-mail | Print Poll What grade do you give the Texans in their 43-37 OT win over the Jaguars? A B C D F View Results Loading ... What...
View ArticleTexans offseason report: Team hopes Ed Reed ready to lead
Story Highlights Houston made rare free agency splash by signing Ed Reed but hopes the safety isn't damaged goodsMatt Schaub must improve consistency if team is to go deeper in playoffsLinebacking...
View ArticleTexans survive and outbattle the Lions in OT
Related topics NFLHouston TexansTexanscalvin johnsonAndre Johnsonarian foster Advertisement The Houston Texans came off of a epic overtime battle against the Jaguars just four days ago, just to take...
View ArticleChris McCosky's Four Downs: Matthew Stafford ho-hum over reaching 10,000 yards
Chris McCosky Comments First down Some day Matthew Stafford, maybe when he's 50, will look back on this with some real pride. He might even kick himself a little for being 52 yards and one game short...
View ArticleLions report card: Grading Sunday's win over the Jaguars
Quarterback: A Matthew Stafford didn't put up huge numbers, but Sunday was one of those games where it seemed like he could do anything he wanted. He fit passes into tiny windows to Brandon Pettigrew...
View ArticleLions report card: Grading Thursday's loss to the Texans
Quarterback C+: Matthew Stafford threw for a season-high 441 yards and two touchdowns, but he's still not always on the same page with his receivers. Stafford underthrew Calvin Johnson on one fade...
View ArticleDetroit coach Jim Schwartz takes blame for mistake on challenge request
DETROIT - Jim Schwartz held the challenge flag in his hand, certain Houston's long touchdown wouldn't count. Running back Justin Forsett was clearly down around his own 25-yard line, and that's where...
View ArticleLions don't have to run offense through Calvin Johnson to run over opponents
Bob Wojnowski Comments Jacksonville, Fla. â When the Lions do what they do, they're usually passing and catching and passing and catching. It's fine, it's fun, and now it's time to do more. Either...
View ArticleO'Hara's Wednesday Focus: A look at the tradition of Lions' Thanksgiving Day...
O'Hara's Wednesday Focus: A look at the tradition of Lions' Thanksgiving Day football Posted 2 hours ago Mike O'HaraMore by O'Hara The focus on the Thanksgiving Day game includes matchups, key players...
View ArticleLions don't have to run ball through Calvin Johnson to run over opponents
Bob Wojnowski Comments Jacksonville, Fla. â When the Lions do what they do, they're usually passing and catching and passing and catching. It's fine, it's fun, and now it's time to do more. Either...
View ArticleSolomon: 10 things we learned from Texans’ Thanksgiving Day win
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 3:54 pm by Jerome Solomon in 2012 Regular Season E-mail | Print Texans defensive end J.J. Watt reacts with linebacker Darryl Sharpton (51) after his first sack of Lions...
View ArticleTexans report: Team deals with injuries
Posted on November 19, 2012 at 11:13 pm by John McClain in 2012 Regular Season, General, Houston Texans E-mail | Print Cornerback Johnathan Joseph (hamstring), running back Ben Tate (hamstring), guard...
View ArticleTexans’ grades for the season
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 10:33 pm by John McClain in 2012 Regular Season, General, Houston Texans, NFL playoffs E-mail | Print Poll What grade do you give the Texans for the 2012 season, which...
View ArticleLions coach Schwartz takes blame for mistake on challenge
DETROIT -- Jim Schwartz held the challenge flag in his hand, certain Houston's long touchdown wouldn't count. Running back Justin Forsett was clearly down around his own 25-yard line, and that's where...
View ArticleJohnathan Joseph injury update: Texans CB's hamstring injury big concern with...
HOUSTON—Houston Texans Pro Bowl cornerback Johnathan Joseph left the overtime victory over Jacksonville in the fourth quarter with a hamstring injury. Joseph, who is asked to cover the opponent's best...
View ArticleMcClain: ‘There was never any sense of panic’
Posted on November 18, 2012 at 4:12 pm by John McClain in 2012 Regular Season, General, Houston Texans E-mail | Print...
View ArticleTexans playing Lions for a spot in the playoffs
Click photo to enlarge Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) dives into the crowd after scoring the winning touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in overtime of an NFL football game,...
View ArticleTexans 34, Lions 31: Heart of a Champion? Houston Bends but Doesn't Break in...
For a second time in five days, the Texans trailed by a touchdown late and seemingly needed a miracle just to reach overtime. Yet again, they ended up winners -- this time, moving to 10-1 with a...
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