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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates with wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs rally from 24-0 hole to beat Texans 51-31 in playoffs

By Dave Skretta Jan. 12, 2020 06:59 PM EST

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) prepares to the game in shirt sleeves during a frigid pregame warmup prior to an NFL divisional playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 in Kansas City. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Chiefs' Jones inactive for playoff game; Texans' Fuller OK

By Dave Skretta Jan. 12, 2020 01:39 PM EST

Fuller, Joseph inactive for Texans against Bills

Jan. 04, 2020 03:36 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston receiver Will Fuller and cornerback Johnathan Joseph are both inactive for the Texans’ playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. ...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 24-21. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Texans aim for 4th AFC South title in 5 years against Bucs

By Fred Goodall Dec. 19, 2019 05:50 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson greets fans before an NFL football game between the Texans and the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 01:00 PM EST

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Oakland's Gruden big fan of Houston QB Watson

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 24, 2019 09:15 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) makes a touchdown catch over Houston Texans safety Justin Reid (20) as cornerback Phillip Gaines (29) watches, during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs 10/13/2019

Oct. 13, 2019 01:35 PM EDT

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins (88) gains yardage after catching the ball in an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Texans 30-28. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Mature Akins thrives in NFL after putting baseball aside

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 27, 2019 07:12 PM EDT

Panthers-Texans Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 11:43 AM EDT
CAROLINA (1-2) at HOUSTON (2-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX OPENING LINE - Texans by 4 RECORD VS. SPREAD - Carolina 1-2, Houston...

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is sacked by Carolina Panthers linebacker Christian Miller (50) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Panthers won 38-20. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Panthers rediscovering pass rush after offseason of change

By Steve Reed Sep. 25, 2019 05:04 PM EDT

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt celebrates after sacking Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Watson and Watt help Texans to first 2-1 start since 2016

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 23, 2019 02:06 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a touchdown by running back Darwin Thompson during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
NFL Today, Week 3

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2019 12:30 AM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a touchdown by running back Darwin Thompson during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
NFL Today, Week 3

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 10:05 PM EDT

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, left, and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus, right, force Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers to fumble during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers lose key plays to penalties in second straight loss

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 22, 2019 10:04 PM EDT

Houston Texans defensive end D.J. Reader celebrates after sacking Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Watson, Watt lead way as Texans outlast Chargers, 27-20

By Greg Beacham Sep. 22, 2019 07:59 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates after completing a pass for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs stop 3 2-point conversions, beat Ravens 33-28

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 05:43 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen, right, catches a touchdown pass in front of Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers 9/22/2019

Sep. 22, 2019 04:44 PM EDT

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, left, and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus, right, force Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers to fumble during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Latest: New starting QBs showing potential

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 01:30 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Houston Texans at New Orleans Saints 9/9/2019

Sep. 09, 2019 07:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Florida offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor (65) sets up to block against Missouri defensive lineman Akial Byers (97) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Gainesville, Fla. Taylor is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Houston needs to improve offensive line in draft

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 18, 2019 03:16 PM EDT