Houston aims to be NFL's top defense

Houston aims to be NFL's top defense

Published Nov. 14, 2012 2:56 p.m. ET

HOUSTON (AP) -- Just before the season, Houston defensive coordinator Wade Phillips was asked what he wanted from his defense in 2012 after the unit made a remarkable turnaround to finish second in the NFL yards allowed last season.

Phillips didn't say a word, he simply raised one index finger.

The Texans haven't reached that mark yet, and remain second in total yards allowed. That, they say, gives them something to work toward.

Defensive end J.J. Watt says: "We're working extremely hard to make that happen. We attack every day with that intensity and that mentality."

That was clear in Sunday night's 13-6 win over Chicago when Houston forced four turnovers to help in the win.

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