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FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins celebrates with fans after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills in Houston. The Arizona Cardinals have acquired three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a trade that will send running back David Johnson and draft picks to the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Monday, March 16, 2020, because the trade hasn't been officially announced. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Cardinals help defense, but big buzz surrounds WR Hopkins

By David Brandt Mar. 18, 2020 06:30 PM EDT

Brady uncertainty overshadows other free agency options

By Barry Wilner Mar. 10, 2020 01:05 PM EDT
It probably makes sense when a six-time Super Bowl champion, and a quarterback to boot, enters free agency that his every move overshadows the rest of the...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates as he comes off the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Bye week hazardous for Chiefs and Ravens, but KC survives

Arnie Stapleton Jan. 14, 2020 03:06 AM EST

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

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

Point spreads seem a bit high in divisional playoffs round

By Barry Wilner Jan. 10, 2020 12:21 PM EST
The best of college football will be on display Saturday night in Baltimore. Say what? Well, if you believe the Heisman...

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs pass rush could be pivotal vs Texans in playoff game

By Dave Skretta Jan. 09, 2020 06:43 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2018, file photo, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy watches during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Oakland Raiders, in Oakland, Calif. The Dallas Cowboys didn't take long to settle on Mike McCarthy as their coach after waiting a week to announce they were moving on from Jason Garrett. McCarthy, who won a Super Bowl at the home of the Cowboys nine years ago as Green Bay's coach, has agreed to become the ninth coach in team history, a person with direct knowledge of the deal said Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the move. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Head coaching hires ranging from experienced to newcomers

By Barry Wilner Jan. 07, 2020 05:54 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady walks to the sideline after throwing an interception late in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Patriots in unfamiliar spot entering offseason of unknowns

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 05, 2020 05:55 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry goes over New England Patriots defenders for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Derrick Henry, Titans stun Patriots 20-13 in wild-card upset

By Barry Wilner Jan. 04, 2020 11:34 PM EST

Bills look for 1st playoff win since 1995 in visit to Texans

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2020 05:40 PM EST
BUFFALO (10-6) at HOUSTON (10-6) Saturday, 4:35 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC OPENING LINE — Texans by 4 RECORD...

Houston Texans J.J. Watt speaks during a press conference on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, in Houston. Watt will return to practice with the Houston Texans on Tuesday, clearing the way for the star defensive end to play in the team's playoff game in two weeks. (Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via AP)
Watt to return for Texans in playoffs against Buffalo

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 02, 2020 04:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 1993, file photo, Houston Oilers kicker Al Del Greco (3) and holder Greg Montgomery (9) juggle the ball after an aborted field goal attempt during the fourth quarter of their game against the Buffalo Bills, at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills, down by 32 points earlier in the game, beat the Oilers 41-38 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes, File)
Buffalo-Houston playoff matchup conjures 'Comeback' memories

By John Wawrow Jan. 02, 2020 02:04 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

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) is congratulated by running back Derrick Henry, right, after Brown scored a touchdown on a 49-yard run against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Titans' Henry will play vs Houston with playoff spot on line

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 26, 2019 05:37 PM EST

Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde (23) celebrates with wide receiver Kenny Stills (12) and center Nick Martin (66) after his 1-yard touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Titans need win against Texans on Sunday for playoff berth

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 26, 2019 03:22 PM EST