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 |
Week Three Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Jamaal Charles, J.J. Watt and Darius Reynaud as its Players of the Week.
Power rankings: Texans take over at the top
Matt Schaub and the Texans, one of just three remaining undefeated teams, take over at the top of our weekly NFL rankings.
AFC South Spin cycle: Week Three
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the AFC South following Week Three.
Texans hold off Broncos, Manning
Matt Schaub outplayed Peyton Manning on Sunday, throwing four touchdown passes to lead the Texans to a 31-25 victory over the Broncos.
AFC South Spin cycle: Week Two
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the AFC South following Week Two.
Foster, Texans run all over Jaguars
Arian Foster ran for 110 yards and a touchdown and the Texans dominated from the opening kickoff in a 27-7 win at Jacksonville on Sunday.
Texans' Watt quickly becoming dominant force
Texans DLE J.J. Watt began the 2012 campaign in similarly dominant fashion to his '11 postseason.
Tuesday's 60-second rant: Texans becoming one of league's best organizations
By locking up QB Matt Schaub to a long-term extension, the Texans continued to prove that they understand the right way to build long-term success.
AFC South Spin cycle: Week One
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the AFC South following Week One.
Texans sign QB Schaub to extension
Texans QB Matt Schaub signed a contract extension Sunday that's reportedly worth $62 million over four years.
Texans pick Tannehill three times in 30-10 win
Houston's defense dominated rookie Ryan Tannehill and Miami in the Texans' 30-10 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Texans CB Harris making strides
After a very quiet rookie season, Texans CB Brandon Harris was the Texans most improved defensive player this summer.
Texans sign OT Harris
The Texans announced the signing of veteran OT Ryan Harris to replace injured OT Rashad Butler.
Bears trade FB Clutts to Texans for CB McManis
The Bears traded FB Tyler Clutts to the Teans for CB Sherrick McManis, PFW correspondent John McClain of the Houston Chronicle first reported.
Fan falls to death at Reliant Stadium
A fan who attended a preseason Texans' game at Reliant Stadium fell to his death from an escalator, officials said Friday.
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.
