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>>Texans Hold Off Jets

(East Rutherford, NJ)  --  Arian Foster scampered for 152 yards and a touchdown as the Texans held off the Jets, 23-17, on "Monday Night Football."  Matt Schaub threw for 209 yards, a touchdown and an interception as Houston improved to 5-and-0 for the first time in franchise history.  Owen Daniels caught four passes for 79 yards and a score in the victory.  Mark Sanchez was 14-of-31 for 230 yards, a touchdown and two costly interceptions for the Jets, who dropped to 2-and-3.  Joe McKnight returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown in the loss.

>>Packers' Benson May Need Foot Surgery

(Green Bay, WI)  --  Green Bay Packers running back Cedric Benson reportedly has a Lisfranc foot injury that will sideline him for up to two months.  ESPN reports the injury could cause Benson to miss the season if doctors determine he needs surgery.  Benson is scheduled for further testing on the foot.  Packers head coach Mike McCarthy already ruled Benson out for Sunday's game in Houston against the Texans.  The 29-year-old has rushed for 248 yards and one touchdown in five games this season, his first in Green Bay.

>>T.O. Asks Jets For A Chance On Twitter

(Undated)  --  Former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens took to Twitter during Monday night's Jets-Texans game to ask for another chance to play in the league.  Owens tweeted, "Hey JETS!!! I'm available! I'm ready, willing & able! Call my agent @jordanwoy & let's make it happen."  The 38-year-old hasn't appeared in a regular season NFL game since 2010 with the Cincinnati Bengals.  He spent training camp with the Seattle Seahawks this year, but was cut before the season started.  In 15 seasons, Owens caught 1,078 passes for nearly 16-thousand yards and 153 touchdowns.

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