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Here's what has to happen for Texans fans to buy-in


Houston fans enjoyed a big win on Sunday night after the Texans took care of business against the Patriots.

However, fans are still a little slow to jump on the bandwagon despite the big win.

ESPN 97.5's Joel Blank weighs in on what he believes the Texans have to do to prove to the fans the team is legit. Point Blank is presented by Fitz Roofing.

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Jose Altuve is expected to miss significant time. Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images.

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was hit by a pitch during Saturday's WBC game between Venezuela and the USA, which put a scare into Astros fans, and caused him to exit the game.

Now we're hearing Altuve with have to miss some time and won't be ready to start the season.

Bob Nightengale is reporting that the pitch broke Altuve's right thumb and he is expected to miss 8–10 weeks.

The Astros have not given an official update on the specifics of the injury.

Editor's note: The Astros have now given an update on Altuve's injury. He has a fractured thumb and will have surgery soon.

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