Texans planning to start T.J. Yates this week

Posted Dec 11, 2017
The Houston Texans are preparing to start their third quarterback of the season on Sunday. Texans coach Bill O’Brien said today that he’s expecting T.J. Yates to start in place of Tom Savage, who was injured in yesterday’s loss to the 49ers. Yates showed some promise in Sunday’s game, completing 14 of 26 passes for 175 yards, with two touchdowns and no interceptions. (NBC Sports)

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