Gut Check Time: Houston Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers

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Published: October 21, 2009

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... Texans have a chance to show they are for real this Sunday against the 49ers.

The Texans have been up and down this season, to say the least. If there was an award for maddening inconsistency, it's clear that Texans would be one of the clubhouse leaders. This has been discussed and dissected over and over this season.

This Sunday, the Texans have a gut-check game. The 49ers are a tough and physical team. They run the ball. They play strong defense.

Historically, the Texans have struggled against teams like this. I'll point to the opener against the Jets and last year's beat-down against Pittsburgh as examples A and B. You and I know there are more examples, but I don't relish bringing up bad memories.

Last week, the Texans played a team that runs the ball and plays tough defense. It's surprising that we're discussing the Bengals as one of those teams, but Cedric Benson has been one of the toughest runners in the NFL this season.

The Bengals have ...

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