Archives for November 17, 2006

‘Texans 23 Bills 20.’

‘Best Advantage: Buffalo defensive ends vs. Houston offensive tackles – The Texans’ offensive line is beat up. Both of their starting tackles are out with injuries. Journeyman tackle Ephraim Salaam starts on the left side, while rookie third-round pick Eric Winston makes his first career NFL start on the right side. Houston QB David Carr is capable of using his legs to elude the pass rush, but Aaron Schobel, Chris Kelsay and Ryan Denney should have their share of opportunities against the Texans’ pass protection.’

‘Cieslak’s promotion from the practice squad comes two days after Buffalo placed right guard Chris Villarrial (ankle) and Ryan Neufeld (foot) on season-ending injured reserve. Buffalo still has one open roster spot available.’

‘For Cieslak it’s like déjà vu all over again. As a rookie practice squad member last season, Cieslak was called up to the active roster last Dec. 22nd after Neufeld was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.’

‘Cieslak will fill the void left by Ryan Neufeld who was placed on Injured Reserve yesterday.’

‘Apparently, Haggan’s mother, Wanda Burnett, has a fear of flying. The Bills never had a road contest scheduled within driving distance of her home until the Houston game. Haggan, who leads the Bills with 11 special-teams tackles, grew up in Mississippi but spends the offseason in Dallas.’

‘Robert Royal has 10 catches, Ryan Neufeld one and Kevin Everett one. By my count, J.P. Losman has thrown in Royal’s direction 10 other times (eight incompletions and two plays that were wiped out by penalty). Everett and Neufeld haven’t seen any other throws.’

‘Erie County lawmakers set aside $5.45 million in county funds Thursday for a new replay scoreboard at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The money also will go toward new sideline ribbon message boards the following season.’

‘There are a number of reasons why Buffalo hasn’t been able to "do it," and while it starts with Losman, it doesn’t end with the third-year pro. "J.P. is part of some of the problems we have, but he’s certainly not the only person," coach Dick Jauron said.’

‘In the end, Lindell atones for last week’s miss, and hits the game-winner in a 20-17 Buffalo win.’

‘Both players were injured during Buffalo’s 17-16 setback at Indianapolis last week.’

Faggins energizes Texans secondary (Houston Chronicle)

Matthews makes first cut for Hall (Houston Chronicle)

Williams held out of practice (Houston Chronicle)

Open locker room quotes (HoustonTexans.com)

Brown on the rebound (HoustonTexans.com)

Owen Daniels diary (HoustonTexans.com)

HTC results: Week 10 (HoustonTexans.com)

Moulds facing familiar foe (HoustonTexans.com)

‘Granted, Losman isn’t on the level of certain quarterbacks who’ve exploited the Texans, such as Peyton Manning and McNabb. However, if also-rans like Brunell and Bledsoe can have big days through the air against Houston, one has to believe Losman can, too.’

‘Bills 18, Texans 15.’

‘"Any time you played in a place for 10 years, and you get an opportunity to play against that team, it’s going to be a little bit different," Moulds said. "It’s going to be exciting. I’m going to have a lot of mixed emotions."’