HOUSTON -- Matt Schaub will start at quarterback on Sunday for Houston against Denver and interim coach Wade Phillips expects hi

HOUSTON -- Matt Schaub will start at quarterback on Sunday for Houston against Denver and interim coach Wade Phillips expects him to receive a better reception than he did the last time he played at Reliant Stadium. Tennessee Titans Jerseys . Schaub will start for an injured Case Keenum and try to help the Texans end a 12-game skid. Schaubs last action in Houston came when he took over late in a game against Oakland on Nov. 17 as Keenum was struggling. The home crowd booed him so loudly when he entered the game that the offence was forced to use a silent count. "Im not worried about that because I know a majority of our fans are with us no matter what and theyve stuck through no matter what," Phillips said. "We appreciate them. This is our last home game, so we need a lot of support and I think well get it." Schaub, who was benched after six games, will start for the first time since Oct. 13. Keenum has an injury to a ligament in his right thumb and was unable to grip the football on Tuesday. Phillips said he will wear a splint this week and he isnt sure of his status past Sunday. Keenum fell on his thumb and injured it on the last of his four sacks in this weekends loss to the Colts. Schaub last played in the second half at Jacksonville on Dec. 5 and moved the ball well before throwing an interception on what could have been the go-ahead drive in a 27-20 loss. "Hes a consummate professional," Phillips said. "We know Matt. We know hell work hard at what he does and hes going to give us his best effort. And were going to support him." Also on Wednesday, Phillips announced that running back Ben Tate will be placed on the injured reserve after another injury to his ribs. Tate has been playing with four broken ribs since October, but hasnt missed a game. Phillips marveled at the toughness Tate has shown in playing through the injury. "A cracked rib is a problem, but its not something that that it could be too serious as far as his overall health," Phillips said. "But once you get it multiple times, I think youve got to shut him down." Already without Arian Foster, the team signed Jonathan Grimes to take Tates roster spot and add depth at running back. Undrafted rookie Dennis Johnson, who was signed in late October, will start on Sunday. Johnson has appeared in seven games this season with 37 carries for 154 yards. There was a bit of good news for the Texans on Wednesday as Phillips said the injuries to defensive end Antonio Smith (knee) and cornerback Johnathan Joseph (groin) werent serious and they are expected to return to practice Thursday. Custom Tennessee Titans Jerseys . The Pope greeted Klose at his general audience Wednesday and the pair had a long chat. Klose is German like the pope, although he was born in Poland. 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Ardley guided his side into the play-offs on a run of five successive victories and a 16-point haul from seven games during the month.His previously free-scoring side proved they can keep it tight at the back if necessary by conceding just three goals. Lyle Taylor of AFC Wimbledon Taylor scored six goals out of a team total of eight, including two-goal salvos secured in away wins at Wycombe and Dagenham and Redbridge. Coleman has guided unfancied Accrington to the verge of achieving a memorable and unlikely promotion after 14 points from six games lifted his side into the automatic promotion spots.Stanleys positive run in April was aided by the good form of on-loan Reading player Fosu-Henry, who notched up three goals and two assists. Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Accrington and York His pace andd dynamism on the left of midfield have given Stanley an extra dimension in attack. Rashaan Evans Titans Jersey. Portsmouth have been inconsistent this season but manager Paul Cook used his experience to inspire his side to a 1-0 win at AFC Wimbledon to secure a play-off place, one of five victories in their seven games.Also nominated for manager of the month is Cambridges Shaun Derry.His team charged through their April fixtures to collect 12 points from six unbeaten games as they just missed out on a top-seven place.The highlight of a memorable month which promises much for next season was a 7-0 thumping of Morecambe. Highlights from Sky Bet League 2 as Dagenham and Redbridge faced AFC Wimbledon Back in the player category, six goals in as many games for Barnet forward John Akinde have seen his name put in the frame.Rounding out the nominations for April Player of the Month is Stevenage defender Fraser Franks.He has adapted to a new role at left-back with impressive ease, with his versatility and solid tackling evident as the Hertfordshire side conceded just three goals in seven April games. 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