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November 27, 2011
In an attempt to prove that last week’s domination on the road in New Orleans was no fluke, the Houston Texans welcomed the Pittsburgh Steelers into Reliant Stadium. The hosts were rude to their guest as the Texans (4-0) decimated the Steelers (2-2) with a big 45-7 win. The Texans were powered by big games from seemingly everyone in their offense as they took turns scoring touchdowns against an aging Steeler secondary. Matt Stafford led the way for the Texans throwing for 280 yards, 3 touchdowns and no interceptions. He had a season high passer rating of 149.3, connecting with 5 different Texans receivers during the game. The dynamic duo of A.J. Green and Andre Johnson combined for 208 yards and 3 touchdowns. Green also achieved his first 100 yard receiving game as a pro, finishing with 110 yards on 8 touches. When the ball needed to be moved on the ground, Arian Foster was up to the task. After putting a fumble in the first quarter behind him, Foster finished the game with 111 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns. He sat for the final drive of the game. He also contributed in the passing attack as he caught 2 balls for first downs to sustain some key Texans drives. The Steelers offense did not show up in Houston. Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger finished with 156 yards, with 85 coming on a play where WR Mike Wallace slipped behind the otherwise perfect Texan secondary. Big Ben’s 3 interceptions in the first half allowed Houston to build a 24-0 lead going into the break. He also fumbled twice. Houston welcomes Darren McFadden and the Oakland Raiders into Reliant Stadium as they try to continue their 4 game win streak. The Raiders (2-2) are coming off a 23-9 home win against the New England Patriots. 

In an attempt to prove that last week’s domination on the road in New Orleans was no fluke, the Houston Texans welcomed the Pittsburgh Steelers into Reliant Stadium. The hosts were rude to their guest as the Texans (4-0) decimated the Steelers (2-2) with a big 45-7 win. The Texans were powered by big games from seemingly everyone in their offense as they took turns scoring touchdowns against an aging Steeler secondary.

Matt Stafford led the way for the Texans throwing for 280 yards, 3 touchdowns and no interceptions. He had a season high passer rating of 149.3, connecting with 5 different Texans receivers during the game. The dynamic duo of A.J. Green and Andre Johnson combined for 208 yards and 3 touchdowns. Green also achieved his first 100 yard receiving game as a pro, finishing with 110 yards on 8 touches.

When the ball needed to be moved on the ground, Arian Foster was up to the task. After putting a fumble in the first quarter behind him, Foster finished the game with 111 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns. He sat for the final drive of the game. He also contributed in the passing attack as he caught 2 balls for first downs to sustain some key Texans drives.

The Steelers offense did not show up in Houston. Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger finished with 156 yards, with 85 coming on a play where WR Mike Wallace slipped behind the otherwise perfect Texan secondary. Big Ben’s 3 interceptions in the first half allowed Houston to build a 24-0 lead going into the break. He also fumbled twice.

Houston welcomes Darren McFadden and the Oakland Raiders into Reliant Stadium as they try to continue their 4 game win streak. The Raiders (2-2) are coming off a 23-9 home win against the New England Patriots. 

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November 19, 2011
Following finishing 2-2 in the 2011 pre-season, the Houston Texans decided in order to improve in the competitive AFC South, they needed to get younger. Part of this was trading for a young franchise quarterback to lead the team for the next decade. Enter Matt Stafford. Stafford, along with Detroit’s first and third round picks in the 2012 draft, were acquired for Texans QB Schaub. The new Texans QB is 8 years younger and formed a connection with All-Pro Calvin Johnson in Detroit and is hoping to replicate that success with Houston’s own All-Pro threat, Andre Johnson. In order to smooth the transition for Stafford, Houston also acquired former Georgia Bulldog A.J. Green, a receiver drafted 4th overall by the Bengals this past draft, for Detroit’s 1st-round pick and WR Kevin Walter. Back in their lone season together at the University of Georgia in 2008, the Stafford/Green connection led to 963 yards and 8 touchdowns. The Texans weren’t done there, adding some help in the secondary by acquiring 5th overall pick Patrick Peterson from the Cardinals for Houston’s 1st-round pick and CB Jason Allen. He will start alongside standout CB Jonathan Joseph, as well as handling punt and kick return duties. In a depth move to shore up the defense, Houston signed OLB Julian Peterson and DT Pat Williams to one-year contracts. The Texans open their season at home against division rivals Indianapolis.

Following finishing 2-2 in the 2011 pre-season, the Houston Texans decided in order to improve in the competitive AFC South, they needed to get younger. Part of this was trading for a young franchise quarterback to lead the team for the next decade. Enter Matt Stafford.

Stafford, along with Detroit’s first and third round picks in the 2012 draft, were acquired for Texans QB Schaub. The new Texans QB is 8 years younger and formed a connection with All-Pro Calvin Johnson in Detroit and is hoping to replicate that success with Houston’s own All-Pro threat, Andre Johnson.

In order to smooth the transition for Stafford, Houston also acquired former Georgia Bulldog A.J. Green, a receiver drafted 4th overall by the Bengals this past draft, for Detroit’s 1st-round pick and WR Kevin Walter. Back in their lone season together at the University of Georgia in 2008, the Stafford/Green connection led to 963 yards and 8 touchdowns.

The Texans weren’t done there, adding some help in the secondary by acquiring 5th overall pick Patrick Peterson from the Cardinals for Houston’s 1st-round pick and CB Jason Allen. He will start alongside standout CB Jonathan Joseph, as well as handling punt and kick return duties.

In a depth move to shore up the defense, Houston signed OLB Julian Peterson and DT Pat Williams to one-year contracts. The Texans open their season at home against division rivals Indianapolis.

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