Texans Triumph Over Broncos

Son, pupil topple Shanahan
By Lev Weinstein,  Newser Staff
Posted Dec 14, 2007 12:09 AM CST
Texans Triumph Over Broncos
Houston Texans defensive end Mario Williams (90) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler during the third quarter of a football game Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007 in Houston. The Texans beat the Broncos 31-13. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)   (Associated Press)

Despite making it close late in the third quarter, the master had no answer for his pupils, as the Texans toppled the Broncos last night, 31-13, the Denver Post reports. The game pitted Broncos' head coach Mike Shanahan against not only his former offensive coordinator--Texans' coach Gary Kubiak--but also his son, Kyle Shanahan, who is Houston's quarterback coach.

Denver's anemic offense was in marked contrast to Houston's efficiency, despite similar playbooks. Ron Dayne rushed for a touchdown for the Texans, and Andre Johnson had 86 yards in the air, including a touchdown pass from the hands of journeyman quarterback Sage Rosenfels. The loss places Denver's record at 6-8, all but eliminating any hopes for a playoff spot. (More NFL stories.)

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