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Hoyer replaces Mallett as Texans quarterback

Ryan Mallett started for the Texans on Thursday night. It's not looking like he'll be finishing the game.

After completing 7 of 10 passes for 50 yards and an interception against the Colts, Mallett took a shot to the ribs and had to pull himself out of the game for a brief moment. Brian Hoyer -- who won the starting job over the summer but lost it during the first game of the season -- entered for Mallett.

And that brief moment on the sideline for Mallett turned into the remainder of the first half.