In the top early game of Week 4, the Houston Texans offense piled up some impressive stats en route to a first-half three-score lead. But the Seahawks defense answered late with a pick-6, and Seattle clinched their first ever 4-0 start in overtime.
Texans vs. Seahawks: Fan Reaction
Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY SportsThe Seahawks made a courageous comeback on the road against the Texans, eventually picking up an overtime victory.
The Texans dominated the second quarter of the game and built a sizable lead going into halftime. Following their 20-point onslaught in the first half, however, Houston was held scoreless for the remainder of the game.
Read Article >Texans fans burning Matt Schaub’s jersey
Matt Schaub has been a pretty good quarterback for the Houston Texans over the years. He was pretty good for the most part Sunday, going 31-for-49 with 355 yards, two touchdowns and two picks. But the second pick was returned for a touchdown that completed a huge Seahawks comeback and tied the game at 20, and when the Texans lost, 23-20, in overtime ... this happened:
Read Article >Seahawks come back big, win in OT thriller
Bob LeveyDefensive lineman Michael Bennett had a scary injury at the end of the second half. Bennett was bent backwards and lay on the turf for several minutes. He was loaded onto a stretcher and taken to the hospital as players from both teams gathered in prayer. Bennett is moving and has feeling in his extremities. The team is calling it a lower back injury.
The Seahawks opened as 2-point favorites and managed to cover with the overtime field goal.
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Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY SportsMichael Bennett carted off field
Jody Gomez-USA TODAY SportsBennett was rushing Schaub late in the first half when his momentum carried him into Schaub’s hip as a pile of players came down on his back.
Trainers came out to take a look at Bennett and eventually placed him on a stretcher and took him into the locker room as his father watched from the stands. Seattle Times reporter Jerry Brewer reported that Bennett moved his legs at one point, a positive sign:
Read Article >Brooks Reed loves oxygen
It’s oxygen, sure, but take a look at Brooks Reed:
Give me a RedZone channel that just shows guys taking oxygen. I will watch it all day.
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Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsThe Texans will host the Seahawks on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on FOX.
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Read Article >Andre Johnson to start Sunday vs. Seahawks
Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY SportsJohnson had been limited in practice this past week with a shin injury and was officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game on the team’s injury report on Friday. The Texans had been calling Johnson a game-time decision for most of the week, with coach Gary Kubiak stating he was encouraged by the receiver’s strong practice on Friday. There appears to be no plan to limit the veteran receiver’s snaps.
The Texans kick off against the Seahawks at 1 p.m. ET.
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