HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 13: Duane Brown #76 of the Houston Texans stretches before playing the St. Louis Rams at Reliant Stadium on October 13, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images

HOUSTON (CBS HOUSTON) – Duane Brown said Monday playing in the game week one against the Kansas City Chiefs set him back in the road to recovery from his hand injury.

“That was a game I was really excited to play and perform,” Brown said. “Going against that defense, against those edge rushers I really wanted to be out there.”

Brown missed Sunday’s loss against the Panthers with backup tackle Chris Clark filling in for him.

The week off “helped some” according to the left tackle but he mentioned they can’t rush and he wants to be smart about his injury.

Brown knows when he returns the offense needs to be able to run the football better.

“We have to get our rushing game going in order to be successful. Can’t be one dimensional in this league against the defenses we have to face.”

He said playing week one “set me back a little bit” but maintained he doesn’t think his injury will linger too much longer but reiterated he has to be smart about his recovery.

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