Jan. 7, 2012
The Texans host the Cincinnati Bengals for the first playoff game in franchise history. After losing starting quarterback Matt Schaub to a foot injury in the 10th game of the season and backup Matt Leinart in the next game, backup T.J. Yates marshaled the Texans offense to end the regular season. The rookie out of North Carolina managed the offense (11-20, 159 yards, one touchdown) while running back Arian Foster starred (24 carries, 153 yards, two touchdowns) in a 31-10 win over the Bengals.







