SB Nation Houston - Point Spread Going Crazy Since Manning Injury Newshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46691/houston-fave.png2011-09-09T17:39:26-05:00http://houston.sbnation.com/rss/stream/21719802011-09-09T17:39:26-05:002011-09-09T17:39:26-05:00Colts At Texans: NFL Week 1 Friday Injury Reports
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<p>It's been a wild and crazy week for fans of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Indianapolis Colts</a>, as speculation has run rampant about whether or not <span>Peyton Manning</span> would play. He was of course ruled out earlier in the week, before it was then revealed that arguably the greatest quarterback in NFL history might be for an extended period of time in 2011. One may not know it based on how much attention Manning's neck injury has garnered </p>
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<p><b>HOUSTON TEXANS</b></p>
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<p><u><b>Status Report</b></u></p>
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<p><u>OUT</u></p>
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<p>CB Rashad Carmichael (shoulder)</p>
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<p><u>QUESTIONABLE</u></p>
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<p>RB <span>Arian Foster</span> (hamstring)</p>
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<p><u>PROBABLE</u></p>
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<p>G <span>Antoine Caldwell</span> (ankle), DT <span>Earl Mitchell</span> (knee), CB <span>Glover Quin</span> (head), LB <span>Brooks Reed</span> (wrist), LB <span>DeMeco Ryans</span> (elbow, ankle), LS Jonathan Weeks (ankle), LB Mario Williams (groin, achilles)</p>
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<p><u><b>Practice Report</b></u></p>
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<p><b>DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE</b></p>
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<p><u>Wednesday</u></p>
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<p>CB Rashad Carmichael (shoulder), RB Arian Foster (hamstring)</p>
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<p><u>Thursday</u></p>
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<p>CB Rashad Carmichael (shoulder), RB Arian Foster (hamstring)</p>
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<p>CB Rashad Carmichael (shoulder), RB Arian Foster (hamstring)</p>
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<p><b>FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE</b></p>
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<p><u>Wednesday</u></p>
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<p>G Antoine Caldwell (ankle), DT Earl Mitchell (knee), CB Glover Quin (head), LB Brooks Reed (wrist), LB DeMeco Ryans (elbow, ankle), LS Jonathan Weeks (ankle), LB Mario Williams (groin, achilles)</p>
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<p><u>Thursday</u></p>
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<p>G Antoine Caldwell (ankle), DT Earl Mitchell (knee), CB Glover Quin (head), LB Brooks Reed (wrist), LB DeMeco Ryans (elbow, ankle), LS Jonathan Weeks (ankle), LB Mario Williams (groin, achilles)</p>
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<p>G Antoine Caldwell (ankle), DT Earl Mitchell (knee), CB Glover Quin (head), LB Brooks Reed (wrist), LB DeMeco Ryans (elbow, ankle), LS Jonathan Weeks (ankle), LB Mario Williams (groin, achilles)</p>
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<p><b>INDIANAPOLIS COLTS</b></p>
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<p><u><b>Status Report</b></u></p>
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<p><u>OUT</u></p>
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<p>QB Peyton Manning (neck)</p>
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<p><u>QUESTIONABLE</u></p>
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<p>S <span>Antoine Bethea</span> (hamstring), WR <span>Austin Collie</span> (foot), WR <span>Anthony Gonzalez</span> (hamstring), DT <span>Drake Nevis</span> (foot), WR <span>Blair White</span> (back)</p>
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<p><u><b>Practice Report</b></u></p>
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<p><b>OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)</b></p>
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<p><u>Wednesday</u></p>
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<p>QB Peyton Manning (neck)</p>
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<p><u>Thursday</u></p>
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<p>QB Peyton Manning (neck)</p>
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<p><u>Friday</u></p>
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<p>QB Peyton Manning (neck)</p>
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<p><b>DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE</b></p>
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<p>LB <span>Gary Brackett</span> (not injury related)</p>
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<p>DT Drake Nevis (foot)</p>
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<p><b>LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE</b></p>
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<p><u>Wednesday</u></p>
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<p>WR Anthony Gonzalez (hamstring), WR Blair White (back)</p>
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<p>WR Anthony Gonzalez (hamstring), WR Blair White (back)</p>
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<p>WR Anthony Gonzalez (hamstring), WR Blair White (back)</p>
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<p>S Antoine Bethea (hamstring), WR Austin Collie (foot)</p>
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<p>S Antoine Bethea (hamstring), WR Austin Collie (foot)</p>
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<p>S Antoine Bethea (hamstring), WR Austin Collie (foot)</p>
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<p>For more Texans coverage leading up to Sunday's season opener, check in at <a href="http://www.battleredblog.com" target="_blank">Battle Red Blog</a>. </p>
https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-texans/2011/9/9/2415493/colts-at-texans-nfl-week-1-friday-injury-reportsMichael Bean2011-09-06T11:24:52-05:002011-09-06T11:24:52-05:00Point Spread Rising With Manning's Injury
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<p>Though this site doesn't advocate gambling (officially),<a href="http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Point-spread-skyrockets-for-TexansColts-game.html"> it's very interesting how much the line has risen</a> recently since <span>Peyton Manning</span> was ruled doubtful for Sunday's game.</p>
<p>Before Manning was placed on the injury report, the line was -1 for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a>, which means the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Colts</a> were still slightly favored since the home team gets about -3 points just for being at home. Now, however, the Texans have seen a rise of eight points in the line, up to -9 in a day's time. Who knows where the line will finish by the end of the week, but it's clear Vegas has no faith in <span>Kerry Collins</span>.</p>
<p>What's interesting is how much Manning is affecting the gambling lines all around. Most of the futures bets on who will win the AFC South were taken off the board after Manning's neck did not heal as quickly as expected. That's a heck of an influence for one player to exert over an entire division, but I can totally buy that. For me, the Colts game goes from a big one to an easy one with Kerry Collins under center. </p>
<p>More importantly, with no Manning, the Texans should have a nice, easy start to the season to break in a new defense, since they'll also be playing the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a> in Week Two.</p>
https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-texans/2011/9/6/2407947/point-spread-rising-with-mannings-injuryDavid Coleman2011-09-05T13:27:41-05:002011-09-05T13:27:41-05:00Peyton Manning Will Likely Not Play On Sunday
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<p>After officially being listed as doubtful on the <a href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Colts</a> injury report, <span>Peyton Manning</span>'s chances of playing against the <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Texans</a> in Week One just took a nosedive. At least, that's what<a href="http://www.footballoutsiders.com/extra-points/2011/peyton-manning-being-doubtful"> the preliminary research out of Football Outsiders</a> is saying. <br><br>Manning's neck just doesn't seem to be getting better, <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6931858/peyton-manning-neck-being-re-evaluated-doctors-sources-say">as doctors continue to look at it</a>. Doesn't sound like Manning will be forced to have another surgery, but things are not good for the Indy quarterback. The Colts will likely turn to the recently signed <span>Kerry Collins</span> to start against Houston, which is pretty much the best thing I've heard in a while.</p>↵<p>Yes, Collins will be good enough to run that offense, but Peyton Manning is what made the Colts scary. Without him, are <span>Joseph Addai</span>, <span>Reggie Wayne</span> and <span>Dallas Clark</span> all that formidable? Is Collins really in a place where he can scare a team any more?</p>↵<p>We still have plenty of time left before the start of that first game of the season, so things may change. For the moment, though, it appears the Texans will luck out and miss Peyton for a crucial early game.</p>
https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-texans/2011/9/5/2406259/peyton-manning-will-likely-not-play-on-sundayDavid Coleman