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First up the 9-7 DENVER BRONCOS and their young QB JEFF NELSON will be coming to town!

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9-7 BRONCOS at 14-2 TEXANS

TEXANS win 48-3

7-0 Bradford 7 yard TD reception
14-0 Holmes 1 yard TD run
14-3 Elam 27 yard FG
17-3 Nugent 44 yard FG
24-3 Bradford 5 yard TD reception
31-3 Holmes 1 yard TD run
38-3 Johnson 41 yard TD reception
41-3 Nugent 39 yard FG
48-3 Glenn 41 yard INT return

Swift, elegant and deadly, the TEXANS dispatched the hapless BRONCOS with the minimum of fuss, with DAVID CARR completing 21 of 29 for 379 yards and 3 TDs to win MVP honours.

COREY BRADFORD had a fabulous game with 9 catches for 165 yards and 2 TDs, while ANDRE JOHNSON had 3 receptions for 90 yards and a TD. KELLEY WASHINGTON added 3 receptions for 76 yards. PRIEST HOLMES ran 13 times for 28 yards and 2 TDs.

JEFF NELSON completed 17 of 28 for only 156 yards, with 2 INTs. Those were by AARON GLENN and STUART SCHWEIGERT, who both also had 6 tackles. GLENN took his INT 41 yards to the house. THOMAS DAVIS was a force at OLB, with 3 tackles for a loss.

CLINTON PORTIS was the lone bright spot for DENVER with 18 carries for 94 yards. TE KENNY MAY was the leading receiver for the BRONCOS with 6 catches for 56 yards.

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A compliment of the highest order!

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An epic battle now awaiting the HOUSTON TEXANS in the AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME as the 11-5 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS, PEYTON MANNING, EDGERRIN JAMES, MARVIN HARRISON (at 35 about to retire), REGGIE WAYNE, DWIGHT FREENEY et al come to town...

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11-5 COLTS at 14-2 TEXANS

TEXANS win 38-31

0-3 Vanderjagt 37 yard FG
7-3 Johnson 21 yard TD reception
7-10 Wayne 3 yard TD reception
14-10 Johnson 12 yard TD reception
14-17 Mack 16 yard TD reception
17-17 Nugent 45 yard FG
24-17 Bradford 68 yard TD reception
31-17 Miller 9 yard TD reception
31-24 Harrison 44 yard TD reception
31-31 Pollard 18 yard TD reception
38-31 Holmes 12 yard TD reception

Was this the game when DAVID CARR finally came of age? In an epic duel between CARR and MANNING, two of the finest QBs in the game, it was CARR who came out on top, completing 23 of 31 for 347 yards, 5 TDs and an INT (by MICHAEL DOSS) in a scintillating battle.

Back and forth the two aces went, until with the scores tied at 31-31 the TEXANS took a 7 point lead on an amazing catch and run by PRIEST HOLMES. MANNING's last-ditch drive failed when his fourth down pass intended for 35 year old MARVIN HARRISON hit 35 year old AARON GLENN, and the TEXANS took over on downs. PRIEST iced it by running out the clock, and the TEXANS were back in the SUPER BOWL again.

In response to CARR's 357 yards and 5 TDs, MANNING himself threw for 351 yards and 4 TDs, completing 25 of 34. MARVIN HARRISON, playing what would be his final ever game, had 8 catches for 149 yards and a score.

CARR spread the ball around, with COREY BRADFORD the leading receiver in yardage with 3 receptions for 104 yards, and BILLY MILLER the leading receiver in catches with 7 for 60 yards and a TD. ANDRE JOHNSON had 4 grabs for 70 yards and 2 TDs.

Both teams had almost identifical rushing attacks, with HOLMES rushing 12 times for 40 yards and JAMES rushing 13 times for 41 yards.

DONOVAN DARIUS was the leading tackler for the TEXANS with 7. THOMAS DAVIS forced a fumble which STUART SCHWEIGERT recovered. CORNELIUS GRIFFIN got a sack.

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And a fabulous SUPER BOWL in Arizona next as HOUSTON goes up against the mighty 12-4 RAMS, the Greatest Show in Turf, complete with WARNER, FAULK, HOLT, BRUCE and co.

Adding poignancy is that WARNER (36) and FAULK (34) will both retire after the game; and it is likely the last appearance for ISAAC BRUCE (who is 34) in the SUPER BOWL too. A final chance for glory for these ST LOUIS greats!

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SB: 14-2 TEXANS vs 12-4 RAMS

TEXANS win 13-10

3-0 Nugent 25 yard FG
3-3 Wilkins 20 yard FG
10-3 Bradford 36 yard TD reception
13-3 Nugent 41 yard FG
13-10 Faulk 88 yard TD reception

The skies opened over the desert and amid the driving rain, darkening gloom and mud an epic SUPER BOWL took place. In extraordinary drama DAVID CARR was knocked out very early on with MARQUES TUIASOSOPO coming on, much to the horror of TEXANS fans.

What was expected to be a shoot-out in the desert sun between two gun-slinging QBs instead became a defensive battle in the mud.

And with CARR on the sidelines, the TEXANS D stepped up, producing a performance of historical magnitude. With AARON GLENN playing his final game and leading the way, HOUSTON's D time and again frustrated WARNER and his fleet of brilliant receivers and his Hall of Fame HB.

TUIASOSOPO also rose to the challenge, playing solid, steady football, and most importantly, always taking the sack rather than throwing the interception. He took a terrible beating by the RAMS D, who notched up 5 sacks (4 by LEONARD LITTLE alone!), and there were legitimate fears that ultra-green #3 QB WADE ROBBINS would be forced on.

But TUI stood tall, took the hits, and even managed to throw for a TD, an arcing 36 yarder to COREY BRADFORD. He managed to generate just enough offense for a 13-3 lead for the TEXANS.

The RAMS did get a TD on a broken play when FAULK took a pass and scampered off to the races for the 88 yard score. That made it 13-10 and it looked like HOUSTON could fold. But far from collapsing the TEXANS D whipped itself into ever greater heights of hysteria and passion and shut out the potent RAMS offense the rest of the way.

The TEXANS came close to icing it in the 4th, but a FG attempt bounced off the crossbar, and then HOLMES fell inches short of the first down which would have secured victory.

That meant last-gasp drama and WARNER took the RAMS to within 10 yards of FG range and the opportunity to tie it at 13-13. But no further. The TEXANS D held, forced the turnover on downs, and TUI took the knee to set off wild celebrations across the state of Texas and the nation as TEXANS fans revelled in a most unlikely victory.

DAVID CARR finished 2 of 4 for 19 yards before getting hurt. TUI completed 10 of 16 for 181 yards and a TD, a great performance, all things considered.

COREY BRADFORD was awarded the MVP trophy for his 5 receptions for 112 yards and a TD. PRIEST HOLMES got some tough yards, with 12 carries for 49 yards.

KURT WARNER completed 20 of 34 passes for 264 yards and a TD. MARSHALL FAULK ran 7 times for 4 yards (good job, TEXANS D!), although he did have 6 receptions for 113 yards and a score, that one broken play.

WARNER's magnificent WRs were shut down by AARON GLENN and SHAUN SPRINGs. HOLT had 3 catches for 29 yards (GLENN was on him). BRUCE had only 2 catches for 18 yards. What a performance from the TEXANS CBs, all the sweeter because it was GLENN's final game. He finished the leading tackler too, with 6 tackles, two for a loss. CORNELIUS GRIFFIN got a sack of WARNER.

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HOUSTON TEXANS SUPER BOWL XLVI CHAMPIONS!

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RETIRED:

Aaron Glenn
Tom Rouen
Derrick Mason
Az-Zahir Hakim
Corey Moore

Confirmation of GLENN's retirement. What a CB he was for the TEXANS, and what a way to end a career!

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RE-SIGNED:

Dominique Stevenson (1/1)
Bryant Young (4.3/1)

They'll both be backups next year.

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NOT RE-SIGNED:

Marques Tuiasosopo
Brian Westbrook
Kelley Washington
Ben Joppru
Wade Robbins
Ike Bradley

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DRAFT:

1st Chris Long (7.5/7)
2nd Dexter Jackson (3/5)
3rd Brian Brohm (3.3/4)

LONG is a DE ranked 70 with speed 74 and strength 88, which are both excellent.

JACKSON is a WR ranked only 63 but with speed 98.

BROHM is a QB ranked only 65 and with throwing power 93.

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FREE AGENTS:

Randy Moss (48/7)
Todd Heap (14/7)
Chris McAlister (35/7)
Michael Strahan (34/7)
Steve McNair (29/7)
Mike Turner (3.3/1)
Dennis Northcutt (1.5/1)
Levi Flowers (12/7)

MOSS is ranked 97 and aged 31, with speed 99, agility 97, acceleration 99 and catch 95. What a weapon! He will of course start.

HEAP is ranked 96 and aged 28, with speed 78, agility 83, acceleration 88 and catch 88. He'll take over as starter.

McALISTER is ranked 94 and aged 31. He has speed 95, agility 95, acceleration 96 and awareness 91. He'll step straight in as a starter too.

STRAHAN is ranked 94 and aged 36, so nearing the end. He has speed 72 and strength 84.

McNAIR is ranked 82 and aged 35, so will retire shortly.

TURNER is a possession WR ranked 77 and aged 26.

NORTHCUTT is ranked 71 and aged 30, with speed 95, he's a good KR.

FLOWERS is an OLB ranked 74 and aged 24, with speed 88, he'll be a useful reserve and special teamer.

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PRE-SEASON:

Brohm +1 to 66
Irons +3 to 75
Jackson +3 to 66
Long +2 to 72
Ngata +1 to 89
Ryans +2 to 89
Jennings +1 to 76
Hall +1 to 74

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So here is our YEAR SIX roster:

QB

David Carr (6) 98
Steve McNair (13) 82
Brian Brohm ® 66

HB

Priest Holmes (11) 91
Kenny Irons (1) 75
Edwin Siegel ® 60

FB

Marion Barber (3) 80

WR

Andre Johnson (5) 99
Randy Moss (10) 97
Corey Bradford (10) 95
Mike Turner (4) 77
Dennis Northcutt (8) 71
Dexter Jackson ® 66

TE

Todd Heap (7) 96
Billy Miller (8) 86
Teyo Johnson (5) 74

LT

Tony Boselli (13) 92
Mark Dixon (10) 90
Nate Chapman (3) 54

LG

Justin Smiley (4) 86
Fred Rose (1) 69

C

Nick Hardwick (4) 90
Lamont Oldham (3) 72

RG

Chris Snee (4) 84
Roscoe Harvey (3) 55

RT

Deshawn Hughes (1) 54

LE

Michael Strahan (15) 94
Gary Walker (13) 91
Chris Long ® 72

RE

Kimo v. Oelhoffen (14) 80
Terrence Chiang (3) 59

DT

Cornelius Griffin (8) 93
Bryant Young (14) 90
Haloti Ngata (2) 89

LOLB

Rob Reynolds (4) 76
Morlon Greenwood (7) 70

MLB

DeMeco Ryans (2) 89
Teddy Lehman (4) 84
Dominique Stevenson (6) 65

ROLB

Thomas Davis (3) 83
Levi Flowers (3) 74

CB

Chris McAlister (9) 94
Shaun Springs (11) 91
Samari Rolle (10) 91
Tim Jennings (2) 76
Leon Hall (1) 74

FS

Stuart Schweigert (4) 92
Colby White (2) 69

SS

Donovan Darius (10) 96
Rod Brown (2) 65

K

Mike Nugent (3) 88

P

Brandon Fields (1) 83

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YEAR SIX has been SIMMED and the TEXANS have gone 15-1!

TOP PERFORMERS:

DAVID CARR threw for 4507 yards, 50 TDs and 16 INTs.

KENNY IRONS ran for 1126 yards and 6 TDs.

MARION BARBER added 270 yards and 2 TDs.

ANDRE JOHNSON caught 102 balls for 1392 yards and 19 TDs. RANDY MOSS had 92 receptions for 1317 yards and 17 INTs.

TODD HEAP had 89 receptions for 701 yards and 6 TDs.

GARY WALKER had a fabulous 69 tackles and 19 sacks. CHRIS LONG added 25 tackles and 13 sacks.

TEXANS PRO BOWLERS:

CARR, BARBER, JOHNSON, MOSS, HEAP, HARDWICK, SNEE, WALKER, LONG, RYANS, McALISTER, SPRINGS.

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YEAR 6 PLAYOFF STARTERS:

QB DAVID CARR (98) - Big-armed, agile and strong, already one of the finest QBs in the game
HB PRIEST HOLMES (91) - Veteran back is shifty and quick with great hands - retires after this year
FB MARION BARBER (80) - Powerful and fast, still a bit green
WR1 ANDRE JOHNSON (99) - Big, strong and fast, franchise receiver
WR2 RANDY MOSS (97) - Super fast, agile and athletic
WR3 COREY BRADFORD (94) - Very swift and very sure-handed, a revelation
WR4 MIKE TURNER (77) - Possession receiver with good hands
TE1 TODD HEAP (96) - Smooth, strong receiver and blocker
TE2 BILLY MILLER (86) - Former WR has great hands, not an all-round blocker though
LT MARK DIXON (90) - Veteran has excellent strength and blocking skills
LG JUSTIN SMILEY (86) - Youngster progressing fast, very strong
C NICK HARDWICK (90) - Very strong, star of the future
RG CHRIS SNEE (84) - Extremely strong, beginning to really progress
RT TONY BOSELLI (92) - Still a franchise tackle with outstanding strength but injury prone

LE GARY WALKER (91) - Excellent strength, a real stud DE
RE MICHAEL STRAHAN (94) - Legendary DE is nearing the end but still a strong player
DT CORNELIUS GRIFFIN (93) - Good speed, strength and moves
DT HALOTI NGATA (89) - Awesome strength and excellent speed
LOLB DeMECO RYANS (89) - Excellent speed and acceleration
MLB TEDDY LEHMAN (84) - Incredibly strong, good speed too
ROLB THOMAS DAVIS (83) - Speed to burn and great explosiveness
CB1 CHRIS McALISTER (94) - Veteran is assured and smooth
CB2 SHAUN SPRINGS (91) - Very good speed and smart too
CB3 SAMARI ROLLE (91) - Great awareness and pretty good speed
CB4 TIM JENNINGS (76) - Excellent speed, still very green
FS STUART SCHWEIGERT (92) - Very fast, great agility and acceleration
SS DONOVAN DARIUS (96) - Gifted centerfielder, leader of the D

K MIKE NUGENT (88) - Accurate young K
P BRANDON FIELDS (83) - Big-legged youngster

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YEAR 6 TEAM NOTES:

Our new backup QB is UFA addition STEVE McNAIR, who will retire after this season.

Starting HB PRIEST HOLMES will retire after this season, young KENNY IRONS waits in the wings.

Our new #2 WR is UFA addition RANDY MOSS, with COREY BRADFORD moving into the slot at #3. UFA addition MIKE TURNER is the #4.

Our new #1 TE is UFA addition TODD HEAP. BILLY MILLER moves to #2.

Our new RE is MICHAEL STRAHAN. Former starter KIMO van OELHOFFEN is now a reserve and will retire after the season.

Former DT starter BRYANT YOUNG is now a reserve behind CORNELIUS GRIFFIN and HALOTI NGATA and will not be re-signed after this season.

UFA addition CHRIS McALISTER steps in at #1 CB. SHAUN SPRINGS remains #2, SAMARI ROLLE #3 and TIM JENNINGS #4.

DENNNIS NORTHCUTT will return kicks for us.

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Go Texans. They sure are a mighty chew.

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Coming up in the first round of the playoffs are the 11-5 BALTIMORE RAVENS, always a tough match-up...

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11-5 RAVENS at 15-1 TEXANS

TEXANS win 27-21

7-0 Moss 11 yard TD reception
7-7 Lewis 2 yard TD run
10-7 Nugent 33 yard FG
13-7 Nugent 25 yard FG
20-7 Holmes 18 yard TD run
27-7 Heap 9 yard TD reception
27-14 Sparks 22 yard TD reception
27-21 Jammer 20 yard TD reception

The TEXANS cruised to a commanding 27-7 lead with new boys MOSS and HEAP both scoring TDs before a couple of RAVENS garbage-time scores made this closer than it should have been.

CARR won MVP for his 18 of 29 for 195 yards and 2 TDs performance. MOSS had 5 catches for 78 yards and a TD. PRIEST ran 10 times for 47 yards and a TD.

The real hero however was on D - DE GARY WALKER notching up 5 tackles and THREE sacks of the hapless KYLE BOLLER. In a good day for the defense, STUART SCHWEIGERT was the leading tackler with 6 and added a forced fumble, while TEDDY LEHMAN and DONOVAN DARIUS both had INTs.

BOLLER would conclude the day 17 of 32 for 253 yards, 2 TDs and 2 INTs. JAMAL LEWIS bludgeoned 14 times for 76 yards and a TD. GILBERT JAMMER had 5 catches for 76 yards and a TD, while CADE SPARKS added 3 grabs for 86 yards and the TD. SUGGS and WEAVER added sacks on D.

Not the most convincing or spectacular of victories, but enough to take the TEXANS through to the AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.

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And in the AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, it's a spicy match-up as we face off against PEYTON MANNING and the 13-3 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS!

There's a bit of history here too - we beat them 38-31 last year in a real classic...

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13-3 COLTS at 15-1 TEXANS

TEXANS win 31-19

7-0 Holmes 1 yard TD run
7-3 Vanderjagt 41 yard FG
7-6 Vanderjagt 28 yard FG
14-6 Johnson 20 yard TD reception
14-12 Bashir 47 yard INT return
(2 point conversion failed)
17-12 Nugent 45 yard FG
24-12 Johnson 17 yard TD reception
31-12 Holmes 7 yard TD run
31-19 Russell 11 yard TD reception

DAVID CARR underscored his superiority over PEYTON MANNING, out-duelling him in the AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME for the second straight year and winning MVP honours for his 24 of 32 for 375 yards, 2 TDs and 2 INTs performance.

Both of CARR's monster receivers had great game, with MOSS recording 7 receptions for 113 yards and JOHNSON putting up 5 catches for 89 yards and 2 TDs. COREY BRADFORD also added 5 receptions for 87 yards. PRIEST HOLMES had 10 carries for 40 yards and 2 TDs on the ground.

TEDDY LEHMAN had a dominant defensive outing with 8 tackles, two for a loss, and CORNELIUS GRIFFIN got a sack.

MANNING himself completed 19 of 28 passes for 288 yards and a TD. ZACHARY RUSSELL was his leading receiver with 8 catches for 83 yards and a TD. EDGERRIN JAMES ran 12 times for 41 yards.

The COLTS D did do some damage, with IDREES BASHIR taking a CARR INT to the house, and DAVE BOWMAN adding a second INT. VICTOR MORALES had two sacks and MIKE DOSS added a third.

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And coming up in the SUPER BOWL in Miami, the 15-1 TEXANS will square off against JOEY HARRINGTON, CHARLES ROGERS and the very surprising 12-4 DETROIT LIONS!