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Houston Texans – The Texans knew they had to address their defense in the draft. They were abysmal at stopping the opponent, which cost their high powered offense several victories. The team did go after defense in the draft, taking a lineman, linebacker and defensive back with each of their first three picks.
The defensive backfield is definitely not set though, especially at safety. Both starters played poorly in 2010 and may not be back this year. There are no other qualified starters on the roster, so they will have to work on this in free agency.

11) Houston Texans – Da’Quan Bowers, Defensive End, Clemson

The Texans need some major improvements on defense with the transition to a 3-4 scheme. While they could go cornerback, Bowers could add an immediate pass rushing presence after leading the nation with 15.5 in 2010. Injuries and the risk of a one year wonder are concerns, but the risk is worth the reward at 11.

12) Minnesota Vikings – Cameron Jordan, Defensive End, California

Houston Texans: Defense is the name of the game for the Houston Texans this year after fielding an extremely porous unit in 2010. The shift to a 3-4 scheme under new defensive coordinator Wade Phillips adds to the need to focus on that side of the ball. The team has no true nose tackle and may need help at outside linebacker as well. The secondary has been perennially weak, so another corner or safety to assist last’s year first round pick Kareem Jackson would help.

The Houston Texans (5-6) are coming off of a 20-0 whitewashing of the Tennessee Titans, albeit vs. a third string quarterback, while the Philadelphia Eagles (7-4) may have been prematurely crowned as eventual NFC Champions based on their 31-26 loss at Chicago on Sunday.

The NFL betting lines for this contest is Philadelphia -8 at home, with the betting total set at 51½.

It was the defense that let the Philadelphia Eagles down in the 31-26 loss to the Bears, as the offense gained 398 total yards. Yes, Michael Vick tossed his first interception of the year, but he also completed 29-of-44 passes for 333 yards and two touchdowns despite being under constant pressure all game long.

The Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts are both coming off of bye weeks and both had narrow wins before it, although the win by the Texans was more dramatic as they came from behind in the final minute.

The NFL betting spread for this contest currently lists Indianapolis 5.5-point favorites at home, with the betting total set at 50.

The Houston Texans beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-31 when Matt Schaub hit Andre Johnson in the corner of the end zone from 11 yards outs with 28 seconds remaining after the Texans had never led in the game before that point; in fact overcoming a 10 point deficit in the last seven minutes.

A Look Back – The 2009 campaign might have statistically been the best ever for the Houston Texans at 9-7, but that doesn’t mean that the season was viewed at as a success. This is still a franchise that has never made the playoffs, and though it came close last year, repeating the “close” process this season will get Gary Kubiak canned. It’s playoffs or bust in the Lone Star State.

AP voters have decided to retain Brian Cushing of the Houston Texans as the Defensive Rookie of the Year.

I wonder if they know anything about performance enhancing drugs?