Yates throws three picks in loss: The Texans couldn't overcome three interceptions thrown by QB T.J. Yates in a 20-13 Divisional playoff loss to the Ravens on Sunday. The final interception proved to be the most costly as Yates was driving Houston for the game-tying score with 2 minutes left, but his deep pass intended for Andre Johnson was picked off by Ed Reed at Baltimore's 4-yard line. Yates completed 17 of 35 passes for 184 yards. (Updated 01/15/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/27/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Yates shouldn't feel too bad about losing to the Ravens, who have one of the best defenses in the NFL. Yates stepped up for Houston down the stretch after Matt Schaub and Matt Leinart ended up on IR. Yates had some good performances, but he also performed like a rookie QB at times, which happened Sunday. As long as Schaub recovers from his foot injury, then he will be the Texans' starting QB in 2012. Don't plan on drafting Yates unless something changes with his status. (Updated 01/15/2012).
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If you like garage sales, thrift stores and flea markets, then you'll love Matt Schaub. That's because he's one of the best bargains you should find in drafts this summer. Schaub's 2011 was cut short because of a Lisfranc sprain in his foot, but he's expected to be ready for the start of this season. He's also at the controls of an explosive and cohesive offense that's primed for a Super Bowl run. So while his stats over the last two seasons aren't entirely breath-taking, he has averaged 263.4 passing yards and 1.46 total touchdowns per start. With a healthy Andre Johnson and a favorable schedule just part of the passing equation in Houston, owners in 12-team leagues can draft Schaub as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option with a pick as late as Round 6. In smaller leagues, he'll probably get taken as a quality No. 2 option. And here's an idea if you make Schaub your starter: Pair him with a young quarterback a few rounds later (maybe Andy Dalton or one of the rookie passers) and hope to catch fire with one or both quarterbacks over the course of the season. (Updated 5/24/12)
