The Houston Texans are starting rookie quarterback A.J. Yates for the second straight game, but he will be without star wide receiver Andre Johnson who is out with another hamstring injury. Look for Houston to use running back Arian Foster to get a lot of carries so that the Texans do not have to rely on Yates to beat the Bengals.
This game has playoff implications for both teams, and the Bengals are needing to this win game because they are tied for the second AFC Wild Card spot at 7-5 and need to win to keep pace with the other teams.
If the Texans can win on Sunday it would almost assure them of the franchise first-ever playoff berth barring a major collapse during the last three games.
Game Date/Time: Sunday, Dec. 11; 12:00 p.m. CT
Location: Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
TV Schedule: CBS
TV Distribution Map: The506.com
Radio: Texans Radio Network
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