Houston Texans
Owen Daniels - #81 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 249 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/09/1982 |
| Birthplace | Naperville, IL |
| College | Wisconsin |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 4th round, 1st pick by Texans |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | 716 | 6 |
The First Fifteen: Week 12
Previewing the three terrific Turkey Day games; the crucial Giants-Saints Monday-nighter; Matt Leinart's first start for the Texans; and much more.
Texans' Leinart has great weapons, coaching working in his favor
Texans new starting QB Matt Leinart has not attempted a regular-season pass in more than two years, but we hear he is in a great position to succeed.
Beware the Ides of November?
Matt Leinart is getting a second chance to prove he belongs in the NFL, but Tom Danyluk reminds us that November has not been friendly terrain for the Texans.
QB Leinart gets his chance with Texans in need
When the Texans return from their bye next week, Matt Leinart will have a first-place team to lead now that Matt Schaub is out indefinitely.
The First Fifteen: Week 11
Taking an early look at the Week 11 contests of note, including Falcons-Titans, Bengals-Ravens, Eagles-Giants and plenty more.
Report: Texans QB Schaub done for the season
Texans head coach Gary Kubiak announced that Matt Leinart will start at quarterback in Week 12, as Matt Schaub will reportedly miss the rest of the season with a foot injury.
Schaub, Texans have no trouble with Bucs
Matt Schaub threw for two long touchdowns to help the AFC South-leading Houston Texans beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37-9.
Texans thrilled with FB Vickers
Texans FB Lawrence Vickers and the Houston rushing attack was so good in James Casey's absence that Vickers has taken over the starting job.
The First Fifteen: Week 10
We take an early look at a huge AFC North tussle, another big one in the NFC South and all the rest of the best action in Week 10.
Too much Foster, Tate for Browns
Arian Foster rushed for 124 yards, Ben Tate ran for 115 and both scored touchdowns in the Texans' 30-12 win over the Browns.
Browns-Texans matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Texans game.
Texans ILB Ryans will resume greater workload
Texans ILB DeMeco Ryans will be tested following the season-ending quad injury to reserve Darryl Sharpton.
Browns-Texans matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Texans game.
Browns-Texans matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Texans game.
PLAYER NEWS
Daniels has been added to the AFC roster for this Sunday's Pro Bowl.|||||||
Daniels will make his second Pro Bowl appearance (2008) and becomes the ninth Texan chosen this season. Daniels caught 62 passes for 716 yards in 2012, his seventh season. He led the Texans with a career-high six touchdown catches.
Daniels returned on Sunday against Jacksonville, catching six passes for 57 yards.|||||||
Daniels had missed last week's game against Chicago with a back injury.
Daniels had seven catches for 59 yards and a touchdown in Houston's big win over Baltimore Sunday.|||||||
Daniels is becoming one of Matt Schaub's favorite targets in the red zone. Daniels has a TD catch in four of the last five contests.
Daniels hauled in seven receptions for 100 yards during Sunday's 20-19 win at Cincinnati.|||||||
Daniels seems to have developed a good rapport with T.J. Yates and seems like a safe play from here on out. He faces Carolina in Week 15.
Daniels had five receptions for 76 yards and one score Sunday in a 40-33 loss to the Saints.|||||||
Daniels entered the contest with four receptions for 37 yards.
