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Overview of the Houston Texans

The Houston Texans are the youngest franchise in the NFL. The Texans have struggled in their short history with the side not having a winning season until 2009. The franchise finally broke through for their first playoff appearance in 2011 and also won the AFC South for the first time.

Statistics Overview of the Houston Texans

The Houston Texans entered the NFL as an expansion franchise in 2002. They play their home matches at Reliant Stadium. The Texans have never won a Super Bowl or AFC Conference Championship in their short history. In 2011 they won their first AFC South division title, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time. The franchise has a poor overall record of 65-95 and a playoffs record of 1-1. The Indianapolis Colts are the Texans biggest divisional rival.

Conference: AFC
Established: 2001
Stadium: Reliant Stadium (2002- present)
Super Bowl Championships: 0
Conference Championships: 0
Division Championships: 1 (2011)
Playoff Appearances:: 1 (2011)
Overall Record: 65-95
Playoff Record: 1-1
Biggest Rivals: Indianapolis Colts
Head Coach: Gary Kubiak
Legenday Players: Andre Johnson

Houston Texans: Star Players for 2012

Quarterback: Matt Schaub

Matt Schaub was selected with the 90th pick of the 2004 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Schaub spent three years at the Falcons but could never secure the starting quarterback position. In 2007 he was traded to the Houston Texans for second round draft picks in 2007 and 2008. Schaub was named starting quarterback of the Texans for the 2007 season but missed half the season because of injury. Injuries also plagued his 2008 season but Schaub remained injury free in 2009 and had a breakout season. He led the Texans to their first ever winning record and led the league in passing yards, competitions, yards per game and passing attempts. Injuries again plagued Schuab in 2011, with the quarterback missing the Texans maiden playoffs appearance. If Schuab can stay fit and health in 2012 the Texans are a big chance to qualify for their first Super Bowl appearance.

Offensive Star: Arian Foster

Arian Foster was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2009. Foster played in just six games in 2009 but was named as starting running back for the 2009 season. In the first game of the 2010 season rushed 33 times for 231 yards and 3 touchdowns. Foster ended the 2010 season as the leading rusher in the NFL and was selected for his first Pro Bowl appearance. The running back missed the start of the 2011 season with injury but still rushed for 1224 yards and ten touchdowns, once again being selected in the AFC Pro Bowl team. Foster is one of the premier running backs in the NFL and is primed for a monster season in 2012.

Defensive Star: Brian Cushing

Linebacker Brian Cushing was selected with the 15th overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft. Cushing stormed onto the NFL scene in 2009. He finished his rookie season with 133 tackles, four sacks, four interceptions and two forced fumbles. Cushing was named NFL defensive rookie of the year and named in the AFC Pro Bowl side. Cushing was suspended for the first four games of the 2010 season after violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy. In 2011 he was swapped from outside to inside linebacker and adjusted brilliantly, being named Houston Texans MVP for the season. The Texans defense has improved in leaps and bounds since the arrival of Cushing and he is perhaps the most important player in the entire franchise.

Head Coach: Gary Kubiak

After a successful playing career, in which he lost three Super Bowls, Gary Kubiak was named offensive coordinator of the Denver Broncos at just thirty-four years of age. Kubiak had a very successful tenure at the Broncos, turning the Broncos into one of the best offensive units in the NFL as well as winning two Super Bowls. Kubiak was named head coach of the Houston Texans in 2006. Kubiak led the Texans to their best seasons ever in 2007, 2008 and 2009 but the franchise was setback in 2010, finishing the season 6-10 and having the worst defense in the NFL. Kubiak and new defensive coordinator Wade Phillips turned this around in 2011, leading the Texans to their first AFC South title. The Texans are likely to be even better in 2012 and Kubiak may be heading to his first Super Bowl as an NFL head coach.