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...

...Jaguars safety Gerald Alexander, top, intercepts a fourth-quarter pass intended for Houston Texans running back Vonta Leach during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville won 23-18...

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

Houston Texans fullback Vonta Leach celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts...