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Texans rookie Damarea Crockett scores touchdown, earns praise from coach

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Busting through an arm tackle attempt by Green Bay Packers nose tackle Tyler Lancaster, Texans rookie running back Damarea Crockett bulled his way into the end zone for his first NFL touchdown.

Crockett displayed outstanding second effort and strength on the 1-yard score at Lambeau Field.

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"Finally getting your feet wet in your first NFL game, more than anything, the speed of the game and getting that in-game feeling of real tackling and picking up blitzes," Crockett said.