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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 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

Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans, in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs 1/12/2020

Jan. 12, 2020 12:48 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after throwing a pass to setup the game-winning field goal during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19 in overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Weekend

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2020 05:52 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after throwing a pass to setup the game-winning field goal during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19 in overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Titans oust Patriots; Texans edge Bills in OT

By The Associated Press Jan. 04, 2020 11:59 PM EST

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (7) kicks a game-winning 28-yard field goal as Buffalo Bills cornerback Kevin Johnson (29) tries to block the kick during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Texans roar past Bills for 22-19 win in OT

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 04, 2020 08:26 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) makes his way to the field before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans 1/4/2020

Jan. 04, 2020 04:03 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

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

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) strips the ball from Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) and the Steelers recovered during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers’ Watt no longer plays second fiddle to big brother

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 06:41 PM EST

Titans need win against Texans to secure playoff berth

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 11:44 AM EST
TENNESSEE (8-7) at HOUSTON (10-5) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Titans by 2½ RECORD VS...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson celebrates a 12-yard touchdown pass to running back Mark Ingram during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Ravens, Saints, 49ers are top 3 teams in AP Pro32 poll

By Simmi Buttar Dec. 24, 2019 08:31 PM EST

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 returns to practice with Houston Texans

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 24, 2019 12:35 PM EST

Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) celebrates with cornerback Bradley Roby (21) after Reid intercepted a pass by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Roby also intercepted a pass by Winston. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Texans look to improve after clinching AFC South

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 23, 2019 05:35 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates his interception in the end zone against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Organic chemistry; LB duo Watt, Dupree thriving for Steelers

By Will Graves Dec. 12, 2019 04:23 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

WKU's Bassey to have season-ending left knee surgery

Dec. 09, 2019 02:41 PM EST
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Western Kentucky center Charles Bassey will miss the remainder of this season after fracturing his left knee against Arkansas. ...

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