Game Photos: Texans at Vikings

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Houston Texans running back Chris Ogbonnaya, right, is tackled by Minnesota Vikings safety Mistral Raymond during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

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Houston Texans linebacker Mario Williams takes a photo before an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Houston Texans quarterback Matt Leinart throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder breaks a tackle by Houston Texans defensive end Tim Bulman, left, during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier after an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder runs from Houston Texans linebacker Brooks Reed (58) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

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Houston Texans defensive end Tim Jamison, left, grabs the face mask of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (7) tries to break a tackle by Houston Texans linebacker Brooks Reed (58) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

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