Houston Texans
Matt Schaub - #8 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 239 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/25/1981 |
| Birthplace | Pittsburgh, PA |
| College | Virginia |
| Years played | 10 |
| Drafted | 2004, 3rd round, 27th pick by Falcons |
2012 STATS
| Rating | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 90.7 | 4008 | 22 |
Texans edge Bengals for wild-card win
Arian Foster ran for 140 yards and a TD, and the Texans used a stifling defense for a 19-13 win over the Bengals on Saturday.
Friday injury report for wild-card round
Here is the Friday injury report for the wild-card weekend, showing to what degree injured players participated in their teams' practices.
Key matchup: Texans DE J.J. Watt vs. Bengals O-line
The Bengals vs. Texans might be the least attractive matchup of wild-card weekend, but it's another chance to watch star DE J.J. Watt.
Thursday's wild-card injury report
The injury report report for this weekend's wild-card action, as released by the NFL.
Running the 'Card table: Tom Danyluk's wildcard predictions
PFW columnist Tom Danyluk breaks down the wild-card round action and offers his predictions.
Lewis, Pagano highlight emotional weekend
Three of this year's wild-card games are whoppers, with the two Sunday games appearing to be quite fascinating.
Texans place Sharpton on I.R.
The Texans placed ILB Darryl Sharpton on injured reserve because of a hip injury on Tuesday.
AFC South Spin cycle: Loss to Colts drops Texans to No. 3
The Colts sent the reeling Texans back to Houston as Chuck Pagano had a successful return to the sideline after three months away.
Colts top Texans in Pagano's return
Andrew Luck threw two TD passes to lead the Colts to a 28-16 victory over Houston in head coach Chuck Pagano's return.
Schaub pressing amid Houston's offensive funk
The Texans are a ball-control offense, but it still must start with QB Matt Schaub, who is pressing with his team mired in a funk at the worst possible time.
Bears sign S Nolan
The Bears signed S Troy Nolan, the team announced Wednesday. Chicago had an open roster spot after waiving WR Dane Sanzenbacher.
Week 17 playoff scenarios
Seeding is up for grabs in the AFC, while five teams fight for two spots in the NFC playoffs in Week 17.
AFC South Spin cycle: Colts' turnaround complete
The Colts punched their postseason ticket with a 20-13 win at Kansas City and the Texans continue to stumble late this season.
Vikings upset Texans 23-6
Christian Ponder threw a touchdown pass, Toby Gerhart added a score and Blair Walsh kicked three field goals in the Vikings' win over the Texans.
Texans' third-round rookies coming on strong
Third-round rookies DeVier Posey and Brandon Brooks are coming on at the right time for the Texans.
PLAYER NEWS
Schaub, who missed last year's playoffs with a foot injury, threw for 262 yards and had an interception returned for a touchdown by Leon Hall before halftime of Saturday's win over the Bengals.|||||||
Schaub was solid, but faces a more difficult test next at New England.
Schaub ended the regular season with another weak performance on Sunday against the Colts, going 24 of 36 for 275 yards while being picked off twice.|||||||
Schaub had just one touchdown and three interceptions over his final four games as the Texans limped into the playoffs by going 1-3.
Schaub was 18 of 32 for 178 yards in a 23-6 loss to Minnesota on Sunday.|||||||
Schaub was sacked three times and next goes to Indianapolis - where he and the Texans have never won.
Schaub threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's win over Tennessee.|||||||
This was the first time in four games Schaub was not picked off.
Schaub went 29 of 48 for 315 yards, a touchdown and an interception in Thursday's win at Detroit.|||||||
Schaub continues to be more susceptible to interceptions lately, throwing five in his last three games. But he's also thrown for more yardage in each of his last two games than he had previously all season.
