Chris Houston
#23, CB, Falcons, 2 yrs in NFL
School: University of Arkansas
Tie to AR: Arkansas Razorbacks
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1/6/2009
With the season over for the Atlanta Falcons, team management will take a good hard look at its defense now that Michael Turner and Matt Ryan have solidified its offense. One spot that will be taken into account will be cornerback where Chris Houston will likely have to show much more improvement to improve his chances at more playing time next season.

• Falcons to concentrate on defense in draft
• Dimitroff will be busy this offseason
• Former LBJ defensive back shines in NFL

12/15/2008
The Falcons are in a never-say-die mood, chaining Tampa Bay to a 13-10 loss, thanks in part to Chris Houston knocking back seven tackles despite allowing Bucs QB Brian Griese to throw 269 yards.

• Fiery side of Smith warms club to coach
• FALCONS 13, BUCCANEERS 10 (OT): FALCONS RECAP

11/17/2008
Taking a knee to the rib kept cornerback Chris Houston out of the game for only a few plays. Houston racked up six tackles, five of them solo, in Atlanta's 24-20 loss to Denver.

• Defense keeps Falcons off balance
• Falcons didn’t bring their hammer
• Jay Cutler Outduels Matt Ryan

10/27/2008
Chris Houston recorded three tackles in Atlanta's 27-14 loss to Philadelphia.

• Eagles beat Falcons 27-14
• Ryan’s homecoming not so welcoming

10/13/2008
Defensive back Chris Houston got caught not looking by Chicago quarterback Kyle Orton and allowed receptions to be caught by Devin Hester and Rashied Davis in Atlanta's eventual 22-20 win.

• White's emergence gives Falcons talented 'triplets'
• Close, but no cigar for Orton

9/15/2008
Tampa Bay had their way with Atlanta, winning at home 24-9, thanks to plays like the one made by John Gilmore who got a 36-yard catch against Falcons corner Chris Houston.

• Tampa Bay capitalizes on early mistakes by Atlanta

9/8/2008
It was a big day for the Falcons defense as Chris Houston helped hold Detroit's Calvin Johnson and Roy Williams to just three receptions in the second half of Atlanta's 34-21 win.

• Falcons hold Johnson, Lions receivers in check
• Falcons vs. Lions Recap: What A Wonderful World
• In-game analysis of the Lions' loss in Atlanta