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Texans tackle Julie'n Davenport happy to be back in starting lineup

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When Texans offensive tackle Julie'n Davenport got back in the starting lineup Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys, he returned to the field after a one-game benching.

He replaced rookie Martinas Rankin with the first-team offense.

"It felt good," Davenport said following the Texans' 19-16 overtime victory. "It's always good to be on the field playing.