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2012 NFL Week Five Preview — Houston at New York Jets

Matt Loede, texansgab.com

There is panic in the Big Apple over the Jets, and we’re only four weeks into the NFL season. The Jets have been an up and down team to this point, winning two and losing two, but there is major concern as they get set to host beat J.J.Watt and the Hous…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

As the Texans prepare to become the second straight opponent to apply the “ground and pound” to the Jets on their own turf, running back Ben Tate may not be available for grounding and/or pounding. Tate missed practice on Thursday with a toe injury. …

chron.com

Both Tate and receiver Lestar Jean will be “end-of-the-week” decisions regarding their availability for the Jets game Monday night.

chron.com

Dan P., a popular contributor and avid fan of both this blog and the Texans, has offered a preview of the Texans vs Jets game. Enjoy! ~ Crimedog Ps. I won’t spoil it for you and tell you what his score prediction is “It’s a Trap” — The Texans an…

chron.com

The defensive end is the first Texans player to have more than one sack in four consecutive games.

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High-priced defensive end Mario Williams is feeling the heat more than he’s been applying it four games into his first season with the Buffalo Bills.

ESPN.com

Which unit is more responsible for Houston’s 4-0 start, the offense or defense? ESPN Stats & Info argues both sides of the question. Writes Michael Bonzagni: “The Texans are second in the league in time of possession (35:32) because the defense gets…

chron.com

You going to see the Jets in person? Lucky you. I wish I were going, but I want those who are to have a good, safe time. I didn’t make these unofficial plans but am passing them along. If you are going, please bookmark this, and I will update it with...…

ESPN.com

Reading the coverage ... Houston Texans Matt Schaub knows the Texans offense, has a feel for his line and his receivers and is off to the best start of his career, says John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. Gary Kubiak needs to slow his roll with Arian…

chron.com

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub is off to the best start of his career.