KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The current path of perfection for the undefeated Chiefs goes through quarterback Case Keenum.
The Houston Texans (2-4) on Thursday announced Keenum would start over T.J. Yates in place on an injured Matt Schaub (ankle, foot) for Week Seven’s contest at Arrowhead Stadium.
Aug 25, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum (7) warms up against the New Orleans Saints before the game at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports
Keenum entered the league in 2012 as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Houston, where he holds the all-time college record in passing yards, completions and touchdowns.
He spent the 2012 season on the Texans practice squad and hasn’t thrown a pass in a regular season game.
Sunday will mark the first NFL start of Keenum’s career as well as the first time he’s been active for a regular season game.
The Texans, losers of four straight games, and an untested Keenum face a major obstacle playing in a venue that set the world record as the loudest outdoor stadium in Week Six.
Meanwhile, Houston quarterbacks have been sacked a combined 17 times (Schaub – 15, Yates – 2) and Keenum faces a Chiefs defense ranked first in the NFL with 30 sacks.
—–
Media reactions to Keenum news
—–
Keenum hasn’t played a meaningful game since U of Houston beat Penn State in a bowl game his senior year.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) October 17, 2013
“His eyes got kinda big.” – @casekeenum7‘s reaction when Kubiak told him he’d start vs. Chiefs. #Texans — Drew Dougherty (@DoughertyDrew) October 17, 2013
KC has the toughest defense in the NFL. KC has the loudest stadium in the NFL. Here’s the ball, Case. Good luck. — Nick Mathews (@Nick_Mathews) October 17, 2013
Quotes coming from Houston re: Case Keenum are very similar to those heard in KC when Chiefs made Tyler Palko their starter 2 years ago
— Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) October 17, 2013
Four words on Case Keenum start against the Chiefs: Blood. In. The. Water.
— TJ Carpenter (@TJCarpenterWHB) October 17, 2013
