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NFL: Houston 23, New York Jets 17

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Houston Texans Arian Foster runs the ball in the first quarter against the New York Jets in week 5 of the NFL season at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 8, 2012. The Texans defeated the Jets 23-17. UPI /John Angelillo
Houston Texans Arian Foster runs the ball in the first quarter against the New York Jets in week 5 of the NFL season at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 8, 2012. The Texans defeated the Jets 23-17. UPI /John Angelillo 
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Published: Oct. 9, 2012 at 12:00 AM

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Arian Foster rambled for 152 yards with a touchdown Monday and the Houston Texans remained undefeated with a 23-17 win over the New York Jets.

Foster carried the ball 29 times and found the end zone on a 13-yard run in the second quarter that put the Texans ahead to stay at 14-7.

Matt Schaub completed 14-of-28 passes for 209 yards with a TD and an interception as Houston moved to 5-0 for the first time in franchise history.

Defensive end J.J. Watt had six tackles and a sack while Kareem Jackson intercepted a Mark Sanchez pass late in the game to seal the Texans' victory.

Owen Daniels made four grabs for 79 and a score for the victors.

Sanchez hurled for 230 yards but was picked off twice for the Jets (2-3), who dropped their second straight.

Jeremy Kerley led the New York receiving corps with five grabs for 94 yards.

Topics: Mark Sanchez, Arian Foster, Owen Daniels
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