The Houston Texans hit the field this Sunday for the first time since Hurricane Ike ravaged Houston.
Its not always easy to predict what a team will do the first time out after such an event (the Saints won their first game after Katrina - in what turned out to be a horrible season), but I have a feeling that the Texans will be distracted.
Most of these guys live in Houston and have their families there, meaning they are dealing with damage to homes, loss of power, and concern about their families in the recovery effort. As an example, the Houston Astros lost their first six games after Ike by a combined score of 38-5. One game was a no-hitter, another a one-hitter, and they were not competitive in any of the games. With the Texans going against the Titans and their strong defense this week, I just don't see Schaub and company making much impact.
In my own league, I'm pulling Schaub for Cassel this week, and am even benching Andre Johnson (for Brandon Marshall and Calvin Johnson). If I didn't have stud receivers, I would have started Johnson, but I don't think any other Texans offensive players are worth a risk this weekend.
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