"A team does not rank second in rushing and first in average time of possession without a dominating performance by its offensive line.

For the first time, the Texans' offensive line received well-deserved recognition as one of the best in the NFL.

Left tackle Duane Brown, left guard Wade Smith, center Chris Myers, right guard Mike Brisiel and right tackle Eric Winston paved the way for everything that went right for the league's only offense that utilized four quarterbacks.

"I can't say enough about what a great job those guys did up front," coach Gary Kubiak said. "You could see the benefit of them playing together for a while now.""