INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 22: Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball during the NFL against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 22, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Arian Foster did not practice again Friday. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Houston (CBS Houston) – Houston Texans running back Arian Foster is not fond of playing on Thursday Night Football, and he held little back in his criticism of the NFL and Thursday nights.

“It’s annoying for players, and I don’t know one player that likes it,” Foster said. “I really don’t know a fan that likes it.

So why exactly does Foster think the NFL is the only one who likes Thursday Night Football?

“I think it’s just the league’s way of trying to generate more revenue, but you know, that’s what they’re here for.”

Foster agreed it was “definitely” hypocritical of the league to emphasize player safety and have Thursday Night Football, which he said was dangerous to all the players on the field.

“Nobody is ready to play physically after a Sunday game, but you’ve got to go out there and do it” Foster said.

“It’s just hard on your body…Especially if you play like a physical position, like if your in the trenches, interior lineman, or running backs. I’m pretty sure kickers don’t mind. If you’re actually in the physical midst of the game, it’s hard for your body to turn around.”

Foster said he would like a game on Thursday a little more if the teams were given a bye week in their schedule before playing in the Thursday contest.

Foster said he feels “good” and added it would be tough to get ready on the short week, but the players knew this was coming. He also wanted to clarify he wasn’t complaining about having to play on Thursday.

The Texans are doing their best to deal with the short amount of time between yesterday’s loss and the first division game against the Colts later this week.

He mentioned the week’s normal routine changes a lot because of the short week. The team crams more information into longer days to offset the fewer days for preparation. He also said the team does more walk-through in place of practice to keep people fresh.

Like it or not, Foster and the Texans take on a division rival for first place on Thursday night.

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