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Can the Houston Texans pull off another win? (Wikimedia Image)

The Houston Texans will go for their fourth straight win Sunday when they visit the Minnesota Vikings, who could be without two Pro Bowl defensive linemen because of alleged violations of the NFL's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances.

Coach Brad Childress did address the issue briefly, saying he expected Pat and Kevin Williams, who are unrelated, to play. The loss of the two players would be a major blow to Minnesota's defense, which ranks eighth in the league at 290.1 yards allowed per game and are giving up 70.7 rushing yards a contest.

Mario Williams helped the Houston defense put together its best performance of the season last week when they beat the Bengals 35-6. The Texans held an opponent to a single-digit point total for the first time since last season's opener, allowing a season-low 253 yards.

Can the 4.5-point underdog Texans do it again versus the Vikings on Sunday? Place your NFL bets today.