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Patriots place TE Jacob Hollister on injured reserve

Jan. 08, 2019 05:39 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have placed tight end Jacob Hollister on injured reserve. New England announced the move on Tuesday. To fill his...

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram (54) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Offenses took a holiday on wild-card weekend

By Barry Wilner Jan. 07, 2019 05:09 AM EST

File-This is a 2018 file photo of Matt Eberflus of the Indianapolis Colts NFL football team. The Browns have interviewed Indianapolis defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, who padded his coaching resume Saturday with an impressive playoff performance. Eberflus met with Cleveland general manager John Dorsey and other members of the Browns front office one day after his defense bottled up Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson in the Colts’ 21-7 win in an AFC wild-card game. (AP Photo)
Browns interview Colts' Eberflus after wild-card playoff win

By Tom Withers Jan. 06, 2019 08:44 PM EST

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Texans look to bright future with Watson after playoff exit

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 06, 2019 05:24 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck talks with the media following an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Colts use balanced attack to down Texans 21-7 in wild card

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 06, 2019 02:46 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Tavon Austin (10) celebrates a long run on a punt return against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of the NFC wild-card NFL football game, in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Playoffs

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2019 12:16 AM EST

Seattle Seahawks safety Shalom Luani (24) sits on the bench late during the second half of the NFC wild-card NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. The Dallas Cowboys won 24-22. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cowboys edge Seahawks 24-22; Colts handle Texans 21-7

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2019 11:51 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts' Nyheim Hines (21) makes a touchdown reception against Houston Texans' Tyrann Mathieu (32) during the second half of an NFL football game, in Indianapolis. Some juicy rematches highlight wild-card weekend, in which, well, just about any of the eight teams advancing wouldn't be a surprise. Seattle beat Dallas early this season, and Baltimore handled the Los Angeles Chargers late. The Colts and Texans split two games. Only the Eagles and Bears didn't face off. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Rematches in 3 games highlighted wild-card weekend

By Barry Wilner Jan. 05, 2019 11:39 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is pressured by Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Texans struggle to protect Watson in 21-7 loss to Colts

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 05, 2019 10:14 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck talks with the media following an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Luck has 2 TDs to lead Colts over Texans 21-7 in wild card

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 05, 2019 09:39 PM EST

Wide receiver Keke Coutee active for Texans against Colts

Jan. 05, 2019 03:45 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston wide receiver Keke Coutee is active for the Texans for Saturday's wild-card game against the Indianapolis Colts after missing the last five...

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston. Watson will make his playoff debut on Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts in his second year in the NFL. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
Texans, Colts meet in playoffs after turning around seasons

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 05, 2019 02:43 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 25, 2006, file photo, Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells on the sideline during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game in Irving, Texas. There is no denying the impact on the coaching world that Bill Walsh and Parcells have had. The hard evidence is apparent again as the NFL playoffs begin. All 12 of the coaches have some sort of tie-in to either three-time Super Bowl champion Walsh or two-time winner Parcells. Yes, all 12. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam, File)
All 12 playoff coaches are tied to Bill Walsh or Parcells

By Barry Wilner Jan. 05, 2019 02:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald celebrates a fumble recovery and touchdown by defensive end Dante Fowler during the second half in an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Los Angeles. Donald was the only unanimous choice for The Associated Press 2018 NFL All-Pro Team, Friday, Jan. 4, 2018.(AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
AP All-Pro team has Kansas City accent: Mahomes, 3 teammates

By Barry Wilner Jan. 04, 2019 02:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. Yes, he's 41 years old and finally showed a few signs of his age this season. But having Tom Brady on their roster very much still makes the Patriots a Super Bowl contender. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Chiefs atop AFC playoff puzzle for 1st time since 1997

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 04, 2019 04:03 AM EST

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) pulls in a pass in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Hopkins' big season helps Texans to playoffs

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 03, 2019 03:17 PM EST

Graphic looks at NFL wild card teams and predicts the winners; 3c x 3 inches; 146 mm x 76 mm;
4 wild-card games, all should be close

By Barry Wilner Jan. 03, 2019 01:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo, Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. The NFL's six highest-paid quarterbacks in 2018 will be spectators this postseason. Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers ($33.5 million), Atlanta's Matt Ryan ($30 million), Minnesota's Kirk Cousins ($28 million), San Francisco's Jimmy Garoppolo ($27.5 million), Detroit's Matthew Stafford ($27 million) and Oakland's Derek Carr ($25 million) couldn't lead their teams to the playoffs. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Giving big-money to quarterbacks guarantees nothing

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 03, 2019 11:03 AM EST

Colts-Texans Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2019 10:59 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (10-6) at HOUSTON (11-5) Sunday, 4:35 p.m. ET, ESPN OPENING LINE - Texans by 3 RECORD VS. SPREAD -...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) and defensive end J.J. Watt (99) embrace after their win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Healthy Watt and Watson lead Texans into playoffs

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 02, 2019 04:49 PM EST