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...

Andre Johnson Photo Shoot

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

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.

...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...

Kurt, Cards and Unwanteds rise from the NFL slums

Gregg Easterbrook makes his Super Bowl predictions and lists his All-Unwanted All-Pros.

TRUM: Beware of vultures

...word that kept running through my mind as I watched today's games. Vulture. LaMont Jordan? Vonta Leach? LaMont Jordan again? No guy enjoys being "blocked" from scoring. Not at a nightclub, and certainly...

Coaches finally listening to TMQ's advice

Teams aren't using the big blitz as much. They're going for it on fourth down. It sounds like a TMQ world!

Schaub returns to lead winning drive, capped by Brown's 40-yard FG

Playing his first game in a month because of a knee injury, quarterback Matt Schaub marched the Houston Texans to set up Kris Brown's 40-yard field goal on the final play of the game to beat the Green Bay Packers 24-21 on Sunday.

...room for an extra lift (jamming to Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl"). Here, fullback Vonta Leach escapes to the rejuvenating waters of the cold tub. If these guys make the playoffs for...

HEY, IT COULD HAPPEN

The Texans? In the playoffs? Hang out at training camp with Mario Williams as your guide and you'll be a believer too.

Schaub solid, throws two touchdowns as Texans get by Saints

Deuce McAllister made a promising return from his second knee reconstruction in three seasons, but the Saints running back's brief appearance wasn't enough to keep the Houston Texans from staying perfect in the preseason.