Here comes the Super Bowl run with two impact players coming back!



John McClain - Houston Chronicle

The Texans’ injury situation improved during four days of rest, relaxation and rehabilitation after two overtime victories in five days.

Despite a wealth of injuries, the only player who’s guaranteed to miss Sunday’s game at Tennessee is outside linebacker Brooks Reed, who has a serious groin injury and will miss three to four weeks. Reed’s injury opens up a starting spot for first-round pick Whitney Mercilus. It also means Bryan Braman, the team’s best special-teams player, will get the most playing time of his two-year career behind Mercilus and Connor Barwin.

Like his injured teammates, pro bowl cornerback Joseph is eager to get back on the field for the Texans (10-1), who are trying to sweep the Titans and increase their winning streak to six games. “It’s definitely important to me,” Joseph said about returning to the lineup. “It’s about getting back out there and helping my team any way possible. Our goal is to win as many games as possible and get the best seeding.”

Running back Ben Tate (hamstring), nose tackle Shaun Cody (ribs), inside linebacker Tim Dobbins (shoulder) and receiver DeVier Posey (shoulder), all of whom missed the Detroit game, are expected back at practice Wednesday. Inside linebacker Bradie James (hamstring) and offensive tackle Derek Newton (knee) are day-to-day but Kubiak hasn't ruled out either for the Titans game.

We were supposed to sweep the jags too...oh well we got the W

With their rest after those 2 OT games there should be no excuse for not doing it this game against the titans.
Waiting for an update after practice on Wednesday.

The run game is going to be unstoppable with Foster and Tate carrying the load. This is the time of the year to be running the ball.

It sounds like Forsett has got his foot in there.... I believe Kubiak said its tough to lower Forsett's snaps sometimes in the last week or so. It is good to have an issue with who to be the back up...

It is amazing to see how good the texans are at runningback, looking back to steve slaton i think we can all be happy about where the running game is now...

It also great to see Kareem playing like everyone expected him too his rookie season...


I always like the guy, i felt like he got a little screwed in that first season. But he sure keeps looking good each week.

The Texans clinch a playoff berth with a win against the Titans on Sunday. They can also clinch with a loss and either of the following three things happening.

Miami and Pittsburgh to lose or tie -- Miami and Cincinnati to lose or tie -- Pittsburgh and Cincinnati to lose.

But pretty simple: Just win, baby!



This post was edited by Madmartigan on Nov 27 2012 11:28pm

Titans get Locker back. They just fired their OC. Wonder how explosive the new OC will be. Hoping for a great game by the defense regardless.

Hell yeas !!

So much is on the line in this game. 11 wins (franchise best), a playoff berth and still in control of the AFC's 1st seed. As long as they are not overlooking the Titans and glancing ahead to that huge Monday Night Football game against the Patriots coming up. Maybe the Pats will stumble and lose to the Dolphins - not likely but I can dream.

The Ravens have a brutal schedule left so I'm not as concerned with them as I am with the Patriots and Broncos. The Broncos play the Ravens in three weeks so one of them is going to mathematically knock the other team out for a chance at a top two seed and a first-round bye in the playoffs.

Locker was back for the Jags game this past sunday