GROUND ATTACK

With Yates at the helm, the injury-hit Texans have relied more on their ground attack, which ranks second in the league with backs Arian Foster and Ben Tate combining for 2,166 yards and 14 touchdowns."There are still things that we need to do well for us to have the best chance to win," conceded Houston coach Gary Kubiak. "That formula for us with a young quarterback's been key with running the ball, playing good defense."The thing that's impressive for us is when T.J. makes mistakes, they don't happen again. He corrects things and moves on. He's a young buck playing in a playoff game. I know it's a big, big deal for him. He'll be ready to do his part."Yates's best game came last month against the Bengals, when Houston overcame a 16-3 halftime deficit to win 20-19. The fifth-round draft pick hit on 26-of-44 passes for 300 yards.The Texans, whose defense was revitalized this season by new coordinator Wade Phillips despite the loss of standout linebacker Mario Williams, have forced 27 turnovers on defense, five more than the Bengals. UGG Ultra Short Cincinnati has had trouble beating the better teams in the league, but the Bengals believe they have the kind of high-energy defense that can rise to the occasion."We are good," said safety Chris Crocker. "We just have to be consistent. We're good. If we play consistently, it would be very hard for the other team to beat us."Veteran Houston linebacker Brian Cushing said the Texans were determined to overcome injuries and take advantage of the fall of perennial division favorites Indianapolis Colts after the season-long injury to their quarterback Peyton Manning. "I think we've just been resilient," Cushing said. "I think a lot of guys around here are sick of going home in January and not making the playoffs, and it was time for us to step up."