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Week 5: Giants (3-1) @ Texans (1-3)

From: Personnel Department
Injury Report:
Jermaine Lewis, FL - Knee Tendonitis, Probable, full strength in about 1 week.
Jerry De Loach, RDE - Sprained Knee, Questionable, full strength in about 3 weeks.
Jared Tomich, LDE - Hyperextended Knee, Questionable, full strength in about 3 weeks.

News and Notes:
“…Ryan Young will start at right tackle…” - The Houston Chronicle
“… Rookie tightend Jeremy Shockey says the Giants will put up 35 on the Texans…” -ESPN.com
“… David Carr still on the bench…” - NFL.com
The Game:

The Texans upset the New York Giants with a 19-16 win. It was a back and forth defensive struggle all day long. James Allen ran very well for Houston and had a long of 31 yards. Quarterback Scott Covington did enough to not lose the game. Kerry Collins struggled at times and was frustrated.

The key to game was in the 4th quarter. Down 16-13 the Texans put together a 17 play 9 minuet drive. While they didn’t get a touchdown, Kris Brown hit a 37 yard field goal to tie the game. Then, Giants running back Tiki Barber fumbled the ball giving the Texans good field position with only 2:19 to go. 6 plays and 50 yards later, Brown hit a chipshot field goal with :03 left on the clock to seal the deal and give Houston their second win in a row.

Texans Stats:
James Allen RB, 25att, 149yrds, 0td
Scott Covington QB, 12 for 25, 126yrds, 1td 1int
Jay Williams RDE, 3tkl, 1sack

Giants Stats:
Amani Toomer WR, 5rec, 68yrds, 0td
Tiki Barber RB, 21att, 91yrds, 0td
Ron Dayne RB, 2att, 8yrds, 1td

Week 6: Chiefs (3-1) @ Texans (2-3)

From: Personnel Department
Injury Report:
Scott Covington, QB - Sprained Ankle, Probable, full strength in about 1 week.
Jermaine Lewis, FL - Knee Tendonitis, Probable, full strength in about 1 week.
Jerry De Loach, RDE - Sprained Knee, Questionable, full strength in about 2 weeks.
Jared Tomich, LDE - Hyperextended Knee, Questionable, full strength in about 2 weeks.
Chris Carter, SS - Strained Hamstring, Questionable, return to full strength unknown.

News and Notes:
“… Covington continues to win, Carr to stay on bench…” - ESPN.com
“… Not everyone is happy in Houston. Carr speaks…” Yahoo.com
“…Covington wont miss game with sprained ankle…” NFL.com
“… Texans prepare for Trent Green and Priest Holmes…” The Houston Chronicle

The Game:
Another close game but with different results. Houston loses a tight game 13-10 in overtime. The Texans took the lead into the second half 10-7. Then in the second half the Texans punted the ball on all 4 positions in regulation. Meanwhile the Chiefs had similar struggles but managed to squeak out a 53 yard field goal late in the game to tie it up.

In overtime Houston punted it the two times they had it before Kansas City won the game off of a 39 yard Husted kick.

Going into the bye week the Texans fall to 2-4.

Texans Stats:
James Allen RB, 27att, 116yrds, 0td
Scott Covington QB, 11 for 20, 93yrds, 1td 0int
Matt Stevens SS, 8tkl, 1asst, 0sack 0int

Chiefs Stats:
Trent Green QB, 22 for 33, 263yrds, 1td 0int
Tony Gonzalez TE, 4rec, 109yrds, 1td
Priest Holmes RB, 19att, 79yrds, 0td