APTexans receiver Andre Johnson has missed two games since suffering a hamstring injury in Week Four, and doctors have told him he could miss as many as four more games. But Johnson is more optimistic.
“They say it could take up to six weeks at the most,” Johnson said today on SportsRadio 610. ”But I don’t think it will take me that long.”
Johnson said he’s ahead of schedule so far, but he’s not back to full speed yet.
“I’m headed in the right direction,” Johnson said. “I just want it to heal faster. Right now it’s still weak; it’s not as strong as it used to be.”
The Texans are 0-2 without Johnson, and coach Gary Kubiak said it’s become a lot easier for opposing defenses to shut down their passing game without having to account for Johnson.
“We’re getting played different,” Kubiak said. “There’s a level of consistency when Andre’s on the field with what people try to do. I don’t think it has affected where Matt [Schaub] goes with the ball. [Sunday] we went toe-to-toe with a dang good team, and we needed a new hero. Until Andre gets back, someone has got to assume that responsibility.”
Whoever assumes that responsibility, everyone in Houston is hoping it’s a short-term role.
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The Texans season may be over by then…
If you think the Jaguars are out of the division race you’re wrong.
Too bad the colts can’t win a game, it would be interesting. The texans will prob win the south at 8-8,9-7. Peyton is even more sick, but wouldn’t be shocked to see him playing regardless in about 4,5 weeks.
Please Andre hurry back….. my fantasy team needs you!
What is it with Houston, hamstrings, and them hating their fantasy owners?
In light of this news, there’s absolutely no excuse for not giving up a 5th rd pick for Brandon Lloyd.
The AFC south is the worst division this year.
AFC South=softest division in NFL this season.
Just bring in T.O! He’s the same type receiver that Johnson is, and when Andre comes back, wow… Imagine THAT receiving tandem!
Go to Europe and get some of that stem cell hamstring stuff post haste.
Kubiac said they get played differently without johnson” well how about some adjustements coach, what are they paying you for?
Andre u screwed over my fantasy team and the Texans wont win the divison without you or mario
Texans= 8-8
AFC South went from a force to a farce quick lol
Go Titans Go!!! Makes things a little easier this coming Sunday!
This obviously does hurt the Texans, but even without Johnson they still gave a formidable Ravens team a tough game until it slipped away from them in the 4th quarter. I think they still have a chance to be ok, but they will need to run the ball very well to open up their passing game