Reading the coverage: Jags thinned out?

...rookie running back give him reason for another five, says John McClain. During Friday's practice, Vonta Leach wore a Santa suit. Fans are dragging, says Alan Burge. Indianapolis Colts Will it be an...

Further review: Harvey's sack of Schaub

...first-and-10 from their own 20-yard line. Houston has Matt Schaub under center, with Vonta Leach and Chris Brown behind him in an I formation, a tight end on the right side...

Like most FBs, Hall labors in shadows

Tennessee's Ahmard Hall, one of the league's many unheralded fullbacks, helps pave the way for NFL leading rusher Chris Johnson, Len Pasquarelli writes

Colts upend Texans with big 4th then take AFC South after Jags loss

The Indianapolis Colts stayed perfect by extending their dominance of the Houston Texans.

Houston Texans fullback Vonta Leach (44) crosses the goal line to score a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL...

Halftime thoughts from Reliant Stadium

...to see the Texans try to get him increasingly involved in what they are doing. Fullback Vonta Leach is a valued blocker and special-teamer and the Texans were surely relieved his injury was...

Andre Johnson Photo Shoot

Go behind the scenes with Texans WR Andre Johnson and his teammates.

Simply irreplaceable

David Fleming profiles mercurial but stellar Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson for the November 30, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine (it was the cover story).

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Penalty tracker: Jags showing discipline

...30 Connor Barwin: 3 for 25 Brian Cushing: 3 for 25 Eugene Wilson: 2 for 30 Vonta Leach: 2 for 25 Titans Penalties: 49, tied for 15th most Yards: 397, 16th most Kyle Vanden...

Further Review: Slaton's TD run

...Eric Winston, Owen Daniels beside Dreessen and James Casey beside left tackle Duane Brown -- with fullback Vonta Leach and Slaton in an I-formation behind Matt Schaub. What I saw unfold after the snap...

AFC South penalty tracker

...Duane Brown 1 5 Brian Cushing 1 5 Owen Daniels 1 5 Nick Ferguson 1 5 Vonta Leach 1 5 Chris Myers 1 5 Chester Pitts 1 5 DelJuan Robinson 1 5 Dunta Robinson...

Injury updates around the division

...week and is questionable. If he doesn't play, look for Frank Okam to start. Fullback Vonta Leach (knee) was limited Friday after missing two days and is questionable. Rookie James Casey will start...

Reading the coverage: Revisiting Harvey expectations

...Paul Kuharsky Sporting News previews Texans-Titans. Houston Texans James Casey could start at fullback with Vonta Leach banged up, says Dale Robertson. Texans-Titans offers a reunion opportunity for Bruce Matthews and Mike...

Bum ankle shouldn't sideline Schaub

Matt Schaub is not expected to play Friday because of a sprained ankle, but he should be ready for the regular-season opener.

Brown ready to be fixture for Texans

    Scott Boehm/Getty Images   Duane Brown has improved his play at left tackle in recent years, along with the...