Texans drop Falcons 17-10 in TJ Yates’ first start

Posted Dec 4, 2011
Making his first NFL start because of injuries to Matt Schaub and backup quarterback Matt Leinart, Yates managed the game well, especially while executing the 19-play, 85-yard drive that took 10:41 off the clock before a crowd of 71,545. “With so long to go (in the season) and so much riding on it I think we need to ask (Yates) to grow up real fast," coach Gary Kubiak said. (Houston Chronicle)

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