With the running game serving as a double shot of espresso, the Texans put in a productive afternoon of hard work that resulted in their first victory of the year.
And with a sluggish start for all the AFC South members, the Texans suddenly find themselves tied for first. The race resumes next week in Atlanta.
Ryan Mallett is now 2-2 as a starter. He has yet to play a game with Arian Foster. In both his wins, Alfred Blue went for well over 100 yards. He got the ball in the hands of DeAndre Hopkins for over 100 receiving yards and made several clutch throws on third down.