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08:02 AM ET 08.29 | After a somewhat shortened week, it appears the Texans are poised to open the season with every starter available for the Sept. 11 opener. That includes running back Arian Foster, the defending NFL rushing champion who aggravated a left hamstring injury in Saturday's 30-7 victory at San Francisco. "Everything was positive today," coach Gary Kubiak said Sunday. "It looks like we're dealing with the same thing we were dealing with at the start of camp. Hopefully, get him back on the rehab train and get him ready for opening day. Hopefully, we're fortunate, and he's going to be OK." The plan was to play most of the starters three quarters. Because they dominated the 49ers in the first half, Kubiak rested his starters in the second half.

Gary Kubiak, Getty Images

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August 29, 2011 08:48 AM ET

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With Joseph signed and in the db backfield.. they just might take the division.. who knows what Manning is gonna do or how healthy he'll be.

Lil Dur

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August 29, 2011 08:49 AM ET

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The Texans need to start the season strong. If Peyton Manning can't play the first few games, Houston could build a lead in the AFC South and maybe hang on. Indy isn't going to lie down and die, though.

Debbie Does

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August 29, 2011 08:54 AM ET

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Wake up Gary... this is your last chance to win in Houston.

Melman

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August 29, 2011 08:59 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:54 AM ET 08.29 by Melman

Wake up Gary... this is your last chance to win in Houston.

Fo sho, if he fails.... Bill Cowher anyone?

Lil Dur

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August 29, 2011 09:10 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:54 AM ET 08.29 by Melman

Wake up Gary... this is your last chance to win in Houston.

With the shape this division is in... he had better not screw it up.

It's their's to lose.

Otis B. Driftwood

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August 29, 2011 09:47 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:59 AM ET 08.29 by Lil Dur

Fo sho, if he fails.... Bill Cowher anyone?

He's doing chin-ups to get in shape as we speak.

Debbie Does

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August 29, 2011 10:04 AM ET

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The Texans better take the division if Kubiak wants to keep that headset another year. Manning is banged up. Tennessee is a wreck. Jacksonville is, well, Jacksonville. If not now, when?