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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) walks off the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texans face long offseason after collapse against Chiefs

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 13, 2020 06:30 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback AJ McCarron (2) is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey (99) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Texans rested and ready to start playoffs against Bills

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 30, 2019 03:36 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback AJ McCarron (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown as offensive guard Max Scharping (74) joins him while Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) kneels at the goal line during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Texans rest several key players in 35-14 loss to Titans

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 29, 2019 09:47 PM EST

El corredor de los Titans de Tennessee Derrick Henry corre para un touchdown de 53 yardas en el triunfo ante los Texans de Houston con el que aseguran su boleto a la postemporada el domingo 29 de diciembre del 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Titans clinch playoff spot with 35-14 win over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 29, 2019 07:41 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick celebrates his winning touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Dolphins stun Pats; Chiefs top Chargers to grab bye in AFC

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 05:58 PM EST

Cowboys' Byron Jones out against Redskins with ankle injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 12:36 PM EST
Dallas cornerback Byron Jones is out against Washington and will miss a game for the first time in his five-year career because of an ankle injury sustained at...

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches during the first half of an NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders and the Titans in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Sweep of Texans key to Titans' 1st AFC South title since '08

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 12, 2019 04:39 PM EST

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins speaks with members of the media at the NFL football team's training camp, in Philadelphia. Veteran defensive backs and team leaders Richard Sherman of San Francisco and Malcolm Jenkins of Philadelphia are among 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Sherman, Jenkins among 32 nominees for NFL Man Of Year award

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2019 09:00 AM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) leaps over Denver Broncos strong safety Will Parks (34) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Texans look to move on quickly after lopsided loss to Denver

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 09, 2019 05:54 PM EST

Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) celebrates after he sacked New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Watson shines, Texans look to build on win over Pats

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 02, 2019 07:23 PM EST

Patriots-Texans Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 11:48 AM EST
NEW ENGLAND (10-1) at HOUSTON (7-4) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE — Patriots by 4 RECORD...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Watson after Texans’ 41-7 loss: ‘Flush it and move forward’

By David Ginsburg Nov. 17, 2019 06:16 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Eric Ebron (85) leaps over Houston Texans' Keion Crossen (35) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Brissett's big day leads Indy past Texans for AFC South lead

By Michael Marot Oct. 20, 2019 04:46 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)
Allen gets second straight start for Panthers against Texans

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 26, 2019 04:37 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...

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

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 wide receiver Kenny Stills (12) kneels during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans 9/15/2019

Sep. 15, 2019 01:08 PM EDT