Win Proves Costly as Houston Texans Defeat Buffalo Bills

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Published: November 1, 2009

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... Bills on the road to improve to 5-3.  The running game was dominant.  The defense played very well.  More on these later.

We might as well talk about the bad news now.  Tight end Owen Daniels, according to multiple media sources, tore his ACL and will be lost for the season. 

The loss of Daniels is potentially devastating, but the Texans have the personnel to adapt and survive.  Not only can rookie James Casey step in, but the Texans can play more three wideout sets. 

Casey was drafted out of Rice as a potential replacement for Daniels in the event Daniels left Houston following the 2009 season.  Granted, Casey has only two catches in his NFL career, but he is a smart player who offers some of the same strengths as Daniels.

Like Daniels, Casey is an adequate blocker and has good hands.  He is good at working the middle of the field and runs fairly precise routes.  

Having said that, Casey is not on the same tier as Daniels.  He clearl...

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