Everything Is Bigger In Texas: A Houston Texans Dynasty

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LAMAR MILLER DIAGNOSED WITH DISLOCATED ELBOW

Houston - Bad news out of Houston, as it was announced that Texans leading rusher Lamar Miller will be sidelined for a month with a dislocated left elbow.

Miller injured the elbow midway through the 3rd quarter of the Texans victory over the Panthers.

After a mediocre preseason, Miller has been looking strong with a 116 yard performance against the Jaguars and 84 yards on Sunday. Devonta Freeman, who the team signed before the start of the season to provide depth to the running back room, will now become the starter for the next month.

"I told you when we signed Freeman, that we would be taking the snaps on a week to week basis, and playing off of matchups. We feel confident in who we have." Head Coach Bill O'Brien said.

Devonta Freeman is looking forward to his first start of the season next week against his former team, the Atlanta Falcons.

"I still have friends in Atlanta, but I love the guys in this room." Freeman said on Tuesday.

"Sure, I would be lying if I didn't say this is a revenge game for myself. The Falcons didn't believe in my ability anymore, and I can't wait to show them that they were wrong."

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2019 WEEK 4
Thursday's Games	Hi Passing	Hi Rushing	Hi Receiving
PHI 38 - GB 21	Wentz 31-44 309 yds 4 TD	Aaron Jones 56 yds 2 TD	Ertz 9-106-1
Sunday's Games	Hi Passing	Hi Rushing	Hi Receiving
ATL 42 - TEN 21	Ryan 27-36 320 2 TD 1 INT	Ito Smith 73 yds 3 TD	Julio Jones 9-137-1
NYG 24 - WAS 16	Manning 19-31 237 yds 2 TD	Barkley 89 yds	Sterling Shepard 5-83-0
LAC 26 - MIA 14	Rivers 18-25 212 yds 1 TD	Kenyan Drake 79 yds	Albert Wilson 6-87-0
IND 34 - OAK 16	Luck 22-30 293 yds 3 TD	Mack 52 yds	Devin Funchess 9-77-2
HOU 31 - CAR 9	Watson 22-28 225 yds 3 TD 1 INT	Devonta Freeman 86 yds	Torrey Smith 4-81-1
DET 31 - KC 17	Stafford 25-35 203 yds 3 TD 1 INT	Kerryon Johnson 89 yds 1 TD	Tyreek Hill 8-86-1
BAL 42 - CLE 21	Jackson 28-37 306 yds 5 TD	Ingram 102 yds	Willie Snead 10-108-3
NE 30 - BUF 6	Brady 25-33 281 yds 4 TD 1 INT	Sonny Michel 87 yds	Edelman 12-124-3
LAR 28 - TB 21	Goff 17-32 260 4 TD	Gurley 103 yds	Kupp 7-118-4
SEA 35 - ARI 20	Wilson 29-34 332 yds 1 TD	Chris Carson 90 yds 2 TD	Lockett 12-122-1
CHI 24 - MIN 13	Trubisky 23-34 238 yds 2 TD 1 INT	Dalvin Cook 106 yds 1 TD	Anthony Miller 9-83-0
DEN 24 - JAX 14	Foles 20-27 223 yds 1 TD	Fournette 114 yds 1 TD	Dede Westbrook 5-73-0
DAL 20 - NO 17	Brees 21-30 229 yds 2 TD 1 INT	Elliott 123 yds	Amari Cooper 5-86-0
Monday's Games	Hi Passing	Hi Rushing	Hi Receiving
PIT 21 - CIN 7	Roethlisberger 19-36 252 yds 2 TD 1 INT	James Conner 55 yds 1 TD	Vance McDonald 6-111-0

NFC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
PHI Carson Wentz: 31-44 309 yards 4 TD

NFC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
CHI Khalil Mack: 8 tackles, 1 sack, 1 int, 1 forced fumble



AFC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
BAL Lamar Jackson: 28-37 306 yards, 5 TD

AFC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
BUF Lorenzo Alexander: 12 tackles, 1 sack








NFL TRASACTIONS:

CIN release DT Nazair Jones
CIN sign DT Adam Butler
ATL release FB Cullen Gillaspia
ATL sign FB Cethan Carter
GB sign MLB Chase Allen
TEN re-sign FS Kevin Byard 3/34.70
TEN re-sign RT Jack Conklin 4/30.80
NO re-sign CB Eli Apple 5/24.20
BAL re-sign LOLB Matthew Judon 4/35.50
LAR re-sign RG Austin Blythe 3/25.80
LAR re-sign LE Michael Brockers 3/35.50
NYJ re-sign LOLB Jordan Jenkins 4/25.00
ATL re-sign TE Austin Hooper 4/28.70
DAL re-sign QB Dak Prescott 5/129.00
DAL re-sign MLB Jaylon Smith 5/47.00
ARI re-sign SS DJ Swearinger 4/23.00

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TEXANS REWARD DT DJ READER WITH 2 YEAR EXTENSION

Houston - The Texans have announced that they have re-signed DT DJ Reader to a two year deal worth 6 million dollars annually. Reader, who started 37 games in 3 years heading into this season, has 4 career sacks (2 of which came in the 2018 opener against Tom Brady).

"We feel stability is of the upmost importance, and DJ brings stability, and is growing into a leader on this team. We wanted to show him the appreciation we have for him as a player and as a person." Head Coach Bill O'Brien said.

Technically not a starter in 2019, Reader usually replaces Poona Ford on passing downs. At 6'3 347 pounds, Reader has been instrumental in the past two games by using his frame to take on the opposing teams center and guard, which has opened up space for JJ Watt, who has 5 sacks in the past two contests.

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TEXANS SURVIVE SHOOTOUT WITH FALCONS; WIN 31-28

Houston - Thanks to a career day by TE Austin Seferian Jenkins, the Texans were able to survive a nail biting shootout with the Atlanta Falcons, winning 31-28.

The Falcons got on the board first, with a 65 yard catch and run by Julio Jones in the first quarter. Veteran CB Johnathan Joseph, a free agent after this season, had trouble containing Jones who had 7 catches and 136 yards.

After RB Devonta Freeman, calling this a revenge game, fumbled in the Texans red zone, the Texans defense forced a Falcons punt that was downed on the Falcons 8 yard line.

Needing to march 92 yards to tie the game up, it only took highlight reel play to march down the field for a TD. TE Austin Seferian Jenkins caught a Deshaun Watson pass on what would've been an ordinary 3 yard gain, however Seferian Jenkins shook De'Vondre Campbell off, and spun out of a Keanu Neal tackle, and was untouched the rest of the way for the 92 yard play.

However, Atlanta was able to march down the field on the next series and capped it off with an Austin Hooper TD, putting the Texans down 14-7.

The Texans was able to tie the game up heading into the half, with Deshaun Watson's feet on a 4 yard scramble.

Watson looked particularly good against the Falcons, throwing for 392 yards and 2 TDs, he also was able to score 2 TDs with his feet, and ended the game with 45 yards rushing.

However, Watson's only real mistake was a costly one, as Foyesade Oluokon picked off a Watson throw and rumbled 44 yards for a score, tying the score 21-21 in the 4th.

After Atlanta backup RB Qadree Ollison scored on a 23 scamper, the Texans were in a 28-24 hole with under 4 minutes left to go in the game.

The Texans marched down the field thanks to the sure hands of DeAndre Hopkins (7 catches 135 yards) and slot WR Keke Coutee (5 catches 80 yards) brought the team down into scoring position, it was Austin Seferian Jenkins who came up big in the closing moments of the game.

Watson connected with Seferian Jenkins on a crossing pattern at the 3 yard line, with De'Vondre Campbell and Ricardo Allen closing in, Seferian Jenkins stretched out and scored the touchdown.

However, Seferian Jenkins couldn't celebrate his career day, as the TE writhed on the turf grabbing his knee as teammates rushed down to celebrate.

"He is getting an MRI on Monday, however, the initial feeling is he just tweaked it. We will know more in the coming days." Head Coach Bill O'Brien said.

"I feel fine, I am looking forward to playing next Sunday." Seferian Jenkins said at his locker, his knee wrapped up.

"Huge win. ASJ is a warrior. He is a phenomenal talent." QB Deshaun Watson said.

If Seferian Jenkins can't go, Jordan Thomas will be the next man up, as the team travels to Kansas City to take on the high octane offense of the Chiefs. Having your playmaking TE in street clothes would put the Texans in a disadvantage in what is sure to be a shootout.

Atlanta Falcons at Houston Texans
Oct 6, 2019	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Atlanta Falcons (2-2)	7	7	0	14	28
Houston Texans (2-2)	0	14	7	10	31

Team Stats Comparison
	ATL	HOU
Total Offense	338	476
Rushing Yards	43	101
Passing Yards	295	375
First Downs	14	18
Punt Return Yards	0	10
Kick Return Yards	46	95
Total Yards	384	581
Turnovers	1	3
3rd Down Conversion	2-8	2-6
4th Down Conversion	0-0	0-0
2-Point Conversion	0-0	0-0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	2-3	4-5
Penalties	10	0
Posession Time	19.32	20.27

Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING		ATL	HOU
	(ATL) Julio Jones 64 yard pass from Ryan (Tavecchio XP GOOD)	7	0
SECOND QUARTER SCORING		ATL	HOU
	(HOU) Austin Seferian Jenkins 92 yard pass from Watson (Fairbarn XP GOOD)	7	7
	(ATL) Austin Hooper 22 yd pass from Ryan (Tavecchio XP GOOD)	14	7
	(HOU) Deshaun Watson 4 yard run (Fairbarn XP GOOD)	14	14
THIRD QUARTER SCORING		ATL	HOU
	(HOU) Deshaun Watson 2 yard run (Fairbarn XP GOOD)	14	21
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING		ATL	HOU
	(ATL) Foyesade Oluokun 44 INT Return (Tavecchio XP GOOD)	21	21
	(HOU) Ka'imi Fairbarn 17 yard FG	21	24
	(ATL) Qadree Ollison 23 yard run (Tavecchio XP GOOD)	28	24
	(HOU) Austin Seferian Jenkins 17 yard pass from Watson (Fairbarn XP GOOD)	28	31

Atlanta Falcons PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Matt Ryan 26-32 320 2 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Qadree Ollison 4 31 7.8 1 Ito Smith 9 12 1.3 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Julio Jones 7 136 19.4 1 Austin Hooper 6 66 11.0 1 Mohamed Sanu Sr 5 66 13.2 0 Ito Smith 5 30 6.0 0 Calvin Ridley 2 17 8.5 0 Luke Stocker 1 5 5.0 0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD De'Vondre Campbell 11 1.0 0 0 Ricardo Allen 8 0 0 0 Keanu Neal 7 0 0 0 Foyesade Oluokon 4 0 1 1 Takkarist McKinley 2 1.0 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Giorgio Tavecchio 0-0 4-4 4 0 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 Matt Bosher 4 212 53.0 3 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Marcus Green 2 46 23.0 0

Houston Texans PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Deshaun Watson 21-28 392 2 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Devonta Freeman 15 49 3.3 0 Deshaun Watson 5 45 9.0 2 Taiwan Jones 1 6 6.0 0 D'Onta Foreman 1 1 1.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD DeAndre Hopkins 7 135 19.3 0 Austin Seferian Jenkins 5 137 27.4 2 Keke Coutee 5 80 16.0 0 Will Fuller V 3 39 13.0 0 Jordan Thomas 1 1 1.0 0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD Benardrick McKinney 6 0 0 0 Tashaun Gipson 5 0 1 0 Johnathan Joseph 5 0 0 0 Bradley Roby 5 0 0 0 JJ Watt 3 1.0 0 0 DJ Reader 3 1.0 0 0 Whitney Mercilus 2 1.0 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Ka'imi Fairbarn 1-1 4-4 7 17 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Taiwan Jones 5 95 19.0 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Taiwan Jones 3 10 3.3 0

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SEFERIAN JENKINS RULED OUT VERSUS KANSAS CITY

Houston - The good news: TE Austin Seferian Jenkins doesn't have structural damage to his right knee, and was diagnosed with a knee bruise.

The bad news: The playmaker has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Seferian Jenkins is expected back the following week against division rival Indianapolis Colts.

"He is in some pain, and his cuts weren't looking sharp, so as a precaution we decided the best course of action is to hold him out this week, and get him healthy for the Colts." Head Coach Bill O'Brien told reporters.

Preseason standout Jordan Thomas will replace Seferian Jenkins on Sunday.

"We don't epect any drop off in play. Jordan is young and hungry, and has an exciting skill set." O'Brien said.

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2019 WEEK 5
Thursday's Games	Hi Passing	Hi Rushing	Hi Receiving
LAR 21 - SEA 17	Goff 22-36 299 yds 2 TD	Gurley 92 yds 1 TD	Gurley 5-82-0
Sunday's Games	Hi Passing	Hi Rushing	Hi Receiving
JAX 28 - CAR 14	Foles 22-36 219 2 TD	McCaffrey 65 yds	Dede Westbrook 7-70-0
NE 35 - WAS 17	Brady 30-36 312 yds 5 TD	Adrian Peterson 101 yds 1 TD	Edelman 10-91-0
TEN 26 - BUF 21	Mariota 36-53 410 yds 3 TD 1 INT	LeSean McCoy 38 yds	Corey Davis 8-125-0
BAL 34 - PIT 28	Jackson 23-30 260 yds 4 TD	Ingram 117 yds	Snead 9-92-3
CIN 23 - ARI 17	Dalton 20-34 236 yds 1 TD	Mixon 100 yds	Kelvin Benjamin 6-64-1
HOU 31 - ATL 28	Watson 21-28 392 yds 2 TD 1 INT	Devonta Freeman 49 yds	Seferian Jenkins 5-137-2
TB 33 - NO 21	Winston 28-45 344 yds 3 TD 1 INT	Latavius Murray 48 yds 1 TD	Mike Evans 8-118-0
MIN 17 - NYG 14	Osweiler 16-29 184 yds 2 TD 1 INT	Dalvin Cook 76 yds	Golden Tate 5-61-0
CHI 35 - OAK 10	Trubisky 26-35 327 yds 5 TD	Mike Davis 48 yds	Trey Burton 9-108-3
PHI 21 - NYJ 13	Wentz 23-30 239 yds 3 TD 1 INT	Jordan Howard 63 yds	Agholor 7-106-1
LAC 31 - DEN 24	Rivers 21-34 265 yds 2 TD	Austin Ekeler 62 yds 1 TD	Emmanuel Sanders 6-75-0
DAL 30 - GB 15	Tyrod Taylor 23-33 227 yds 3 TD 1 INT	Elliott 90 yds	Amari Cooper 4-71-0
KC 24 - IND 17	Mahomes 23-34 252 yds 2 TD	Chris Thompson 56 yds 1 TD	Kelce 10-105-0
Monday's Games	Hi Passing	Hi Rushing	Hi Receiving
SF 28 - CLE 21	Baker Mayfield 16-25 159 yds 3 TD 1 INT	Tevin Coleman 96 yds	Kittle 6-53-1

NFC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
CHI Mitchell Trubisky: 26-34, 327 yards, 5 TD

NFC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
CHI Khalil Mack: 10 tackles, 4 sacks, 1 INT


AFC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
HOU Deshaun Watson: 21-28 392 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT, 45 rushing yards, 2 rushing TD

AFC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK:
CLE Damairous Randall: 8 tackles, 2 INT





NFL TRANSACTIONS:

MIN release MLB Kentrell Brothers
MIN sign DT Nazair Jones
OAK sign FB Cullen Gillaspia
TEN re-sign QB Marcus Mariota 5/139.0
NO re-sign WR Michael Thomas 4/73.7
NO re-sign SS Von Bell 4/16.5
OAK re-sign ROLB Vontaze Burfict 2/12.2
DAL re-sign WR Randall Cobb 3/22.9
IND re-sign WR Devin Funchess 3/24.0
TB re-sign QB Jamies Winston 4/90.7

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TEXANS LOCK UP TWO MORE ON DEFENSE

Houston - The Texans continued to extend members of it's defense on Tuesday by agreeing to a 3 year, 10.9 million dollar extension with starting SS Jahleel Addae and a 2 year, 5.4 million dalloar extension with backup FS Briean Boddy-Calhoun.

"As I have said in the past, we like the guys we have on defense and we want to keep that core together for as long as possible." Head Coach and defacto GM Bill O'Brien said.

Addae, 29, came over this offseason from the San Diego Chargers where je started all 16 games last year. For his career, the 6 year veteran out of Central Michigan has 372 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 1 touchdown.

Boddy-Calhoun, 26, has spent his entire 3 year career with the Cleveland Browns. The University Of Minnesota alum signed with the Texans this past offseason, and has 138 career tackles to go with 3 interceptions, and 1 touchdown.

One defensive player that probably will not be re-signed is All Pro CB Johnathan Joseph. Joseph, a defensive captain, is starting to show his age at 35, getting beat routinely by opposing teams top receiver.

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MAHOMES NEARLY PERFECT AS CHIEFS DEFEAT TEXANS 35-23

Kansas City - The Texans couldn't stop Patrick Mahomes, and they couldn't contain him either, as Mahomes went 31-32 for 344 yards and 4 touchdowns as the Chiefs defeated the Texans 35-23.

Despite sacking the young superstar QB 5 times, Mahomes connected with TE Travis Kelce for 2 TDS, and led WR Bruce Ellington to a career day (9 receptions 97 yards and a TD). Mahomes also connected with speedster Tyreek Hill for another TD.

On the opposite end, Deshaun Watson threw for 342 yards, 2 TDs and 2 INTs.

"The weapons that Kansas City has is incredible. When you can relatively contain Hill and Watkins, they have someone like Ellington who has a career day. They have a tough team, and we look forward to possibly seeing them in the future." Head Coach Bill O'Brien said.

If they do see them in the playoffs, the Texans defensive backfield will have to play better. The defensive line and linebacker did their job as they sacked Mahomes 5 times (JJ Watt collected 2, his 4th consecutive game with at least one) and recently re-signed DT DJ Reader sacked Mahomes while also tackling Damien Williams in the end zone for a safety.

Playing without Lamar Miller, Devonta Freeman had a quiet day, rushing for only 24 yards. D'Onta Foreman had his best day as a pro, rushing for 46 yards and a score.

TE Jordan Thomas, starting in place of an injured Austin Seferian Jenkins, caught 5 passes for 63 yards.

Rookie WR Johnnie Dixon was left wide open in the 3rd Quarter, and Deshaun Watson found him for an 80 yard pass and catch.

With DeAndre Hopkins (4 catches, 68 yards) being doubled by Kendall Fuller and Tyrann Mathieu, Will Fuller was able to take advantage with a 6 catch - 78 yard - touchdown game.

Pass catching back and returner Taiwan Jones left the game with an abdominal injury and will be evualated Monday. Coach Bill O'Brien said he expects Jones to miss multiple games.

A banged up Texans offense (Lamar Miller, Seferian Jenkins, Taiwan Jones) will look to rebound against divisional rival Indianapolis Colts (4-1), who are coming off their bye week.

Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs
Oct 13, 2019	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Houston Texans (3-2)	0	7	7	9	23
Kansas City Chiefs (4-1)	0	14	7	14	35

Team Stats Comparison
	HOU	KAN
Total Offense	409	324
Rushing Yards	74	14
Passing Yards	335	310
First Downs	17	15
Punt Return Yards	0	0
Kick Return Yards	85	75
Total Yards	494	399
Turnovers	2	0
3rd Down Conversion	8-13	9-10
4th Down Conversion	0-1	0-0
2-Point Conversion	0-0	0-0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	1-1	5-5
Penalties	0	15
Posession Time	15.32	24.27

Scoring Summary
SECOND QUARTER SCORING		HOU	KAN
	(HOU) Will Fuller V 10 yd pass from Watson (Fairbarn XP GOOD)	7	0
	(KAN) Tyreek Hill 8 yd pass from Mahomes (Butker XP GOOD)	7	7
	(KAN) Travis Kelce 18 yd pass from Mahomes (Butker XP GOOD)	7	14
THIRD QUARTER SCORING		HOU	KAN
	(HOU) Johnnie Dixon 80 yd pass from Watson (Fairbarn XP GOOD)	14	14
	(KAN) Travis Kelce 6 yd pass from Mahomes (Butker XP GOOD)	14	21
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING		HOU	KAN
	(HOU) DJ Reader Safety	16	21
	(KAN) Chris Thompson 3 yd run (Butker XP GOOD)	16	28
	(HOU) D'Onta Foreman 37 yd run (Fairbarn XP GOOD)	23	28
	(KAN) Bruce Ellington 10 yd pass from Mahomes (Butker XP GOOD)	23	35

Houston Texans PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Deshaun Watson 21-32 342 2 2 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD D'Onta Foreman 4 46 11.5 1 Devonta Freeman 7 24 3.4 0 Taiwan Jones 3 4 1.3 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Will Fuller V 6 78 13.0 1 Jordan Thomas 5 63 12.6 0 DeAndre Hopkins 4 68 17.0 0 Keke Coutee 4 39 9.8 0 Johnnie Dixon 1 80 80.0 1 Deandre Carter 1 14 14.0 0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD Justin Reid 9 0 0 0 Nick Perry 5 1.0 0 0 JJ Watt 4 2.0 0 0 Whitney Mercilus 4 1.0 0 0 DJ Reader 1 1.0 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Ka'imi Fairbarn 0-0 3-3 3 0 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 Bryan Anger 1 54 54.0 1 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Taiwan Jones 4 85 21.3 0

Kansas City Chiefs PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Patrick Mahomes 31-32 344 4 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Damien Williams 3 9 3.0 0 Chris Thompson 9 7 0.9 1 Carlos Hyde 1 3 3.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Bruce Ellington 9 97 10.8 1 Travis Kelce 8 84 10.5 2 Tyreek Hill 6 76 12.7 1 Sammy Watkins 5 50 10.0 0 Chris Thompson 2 22 11.0 0 Demarcus Robinson 1 15 15.0 0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD Tyrann Mathieu 7 0 0 0 Derrick Nnadi 6 2.0 0 0 Kendall Fuller 5 0 1 0 Reggie Ragland 5 0 0 0 Anthony Hitchens 1 0 1 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Harrison Butker 0-0 5-5 5 0 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 Dustin Colquitt 1 31 31.0 0 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Bruce Ellington 3 75 25.0 0