NFL Football Betting: New York Jets at Houston Texans

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Rebuilt around highly-touted rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez, the New York Jets look to get off to a strong start when they visit the Houston Texans on Sunday.

Named the No. 1 quarterback by Rex Ryan last month, Sanchez will be the first Jets rookie to start a game since Matt Robinson in 1977. Sanchez will lead an offense that features running backs Thomas Jones and Leon Washington along with wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery.

Houston is looking to get off to a better start after opening 0-4 last season. The Texans went on to win eight of 12 and finish at .500 for the second consecutive year.

New York has won all three meetings with the Texans. The teams haven’t met at Reliant Stadium since Oct. 19, 2003. Avoiding another slow start, however, may hinge on Matt Schaub’s health. The quarterback is nursing a sprained ankle.

Rex Grossman is expected to start for the 5-point favored Texans if Schaub can’t take the field.

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