News - Steve Slaton
Houston's Steve Slaton scored two touchdowns and Jacoby Jones ran a kickoff back 95 yards for another Sunday in a 29-6 Texans win over the Oakland Raiders. Slaton scored on a 32-yard run and caught an 18-yard scoring pass from Matt Schaub. Schaub finished with 224 yards on 11 completions in 22 attempts,
Brett Favre completed 13-of-18 passes for 142 yards and a touchdown Monday to lead the Minnesota Vikings to a 17-10 pre-season win over Houston. Earlier in the day, Favre reportedly complained of pain when he takes deep breaths and said he thinks he might have a cracked rib.
Mike Bell rushed for one touchdown, and Drew Brees threw for another Saturday in the New Orleans Saints' 38-14 exhibition win over the Houston Texans. Bell racked up 100 yards in 10 carries.
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Matt Schaub threw for 328 yards and two scores Sunday, carrying the Houston Texans past Chicago 31-24 and eliminating the Bears form playoff contention. Schaub completed 27-of-36 passes, including 10 to Andre Johnson, who racked up 148 yards and the two scores.
