The Facts: A raucous atmosphere in Houston got quiet in a hurry, when head coach Gary Kubiak collapsed as the teams were leaving the field at halftime.

Diehards Line: There was no immediate word on his condition, but medical personnel were with him quickly, and he appeared to be sitting up and speaking. He was then taken off on a stretcher. NBC's Michelle Tafoya reports that Kubiak appeared to be in serious pain. The coach was being transported to a local hospital. Texans DC Wade Phillips, who will take over as the head coach, told Tafoya the trip to the hospital was precautionary. ... The news comes the day after Broncos coach John Fox was hospitalized during his bye weekend because of a heart condition, adding a layer of worry to a concerning scene.