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Mario Williams and Reggie Bush set for first meeting as Texans host Saints

HOUSTON (AP) Mario Williams and Reggie Bush have been inextricably linked since Houston's stunning decision to pick the defensive end over the Heisman Trophy winner with the No. 1 pick in the 2006 draft.

After a year and a half of constant debate and discussion about the pair, they'll meet for the first time on Sunday when the Texans (4-5) host the Saints (4-5).

The two approached the hype of their first matchup very differently. Bush, who was drafted second, thinks they'll always be linked by the draft and doesn't mind that. (Full Story)

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Final 1 2 3 4 Tot
 St. Louis 7 10 10 10 37
 New Orleans 7 0 0 22 29
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Leader St. Louis New Orleans
Passing M. Bulger 302 D. Brees 272
Rushing S. Jackson 76 A. Stecker 26
Receiving T. Holt 124 M. Colston 129
NFC South Division
TeamWLTPct
Tampa Bay 540.556
Carolina 450.444
New Orleans 450.444
Atlanta 360.333
Leaders
Passing Yards: D. Brees2447
Passing TDs: D. Brees14
Rushing Yards: R. Bush451
Rushing TDs: R. Bush4
Receiving Yards: M. Colston636
Receiving TDs: M. Colston5
Interceptions: J. David2
Offense (Rank)
Yards: 3181 (6)
Passing Yards: 2393 (4)
Rushing Yards: 788 (27)
Points per game: 22.4 (12)
Yards per game: 353.4 (6)
Touchdowns: 23 (6)
Field Goals: 6 (32)
Defense (Rank)
Yards: 3169 (25)
Passing Yards: 2261 (29)
Rushing Yards: 908 (14)
Points per game: 24.8 (25)
Yards per game: 352.1 (25)
Touchdowns: 22 (25)
Field Goals: 16 (20)
Schedule 2007
Week Date Opp Info
1 9/6 @ Ind L 41-10
2 9/16 @ TB L 31-14
3 9/24 vs. Ten L 31-14
4 Bye Week
5 10/7 vs. Car L 16-13
6 10/14 @ Sea W 28-17
7 10/21 vs. Atl W 22-16
8 10/28 @ SF W 31-10
9 11/4 vs. Jac W 41-24
10 11/11 vs. StL L 37-29
11 11/18 @ Hou  
12 11/25 @ Car  
13 12/2 vs. TB  
14 12/10 @ Atl  
15 12/16 vs. Ari  
16 12/23 vs. Phi  
17 12/30 @ Chi  
Injuries
Date Player Status
11/12/2007 J. Brown left knee (Day-to-Day)
11/11/2007 S. Shanle hamstring (out)
11/11/2007 B. Young knee (out)
11/11/2007 U. Young hamstring (out)
11/11/2007 R. Bush knee (questionable)
Transactions
Date Player Transactions
5/15/2007 L. Legree signed
5/15/2007 A. Palepoi signed
5/4/2007 C. Hanson signed/unrestricted free agent One-year contract
4/27/2007 J. David signed Four-year contract
4/26/2007 C. Grant signed Seven year contract
4/19/2007 J. David signed/offer sheet Four-year contract
4/16/2007 T. Faulk signed
4/12/2007 D. Patten signed One-year contract
4/10/2007 T. Evans signed/unrestricted free agent
4/2/2007 J. Bellamy re-signed/unrestricted free agent
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