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FILE - Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) dives to score a touchdown against Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebackers Kevin Minter (51) and Lavonte David (54) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers return to where their playoff run to the Super Bowl started when they visit Washington. The Buccaneers are a 9½-point favorite. But Brady says he and his teammates cannot just expect to walk onto the field and win. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Buccaneers visit Washington in rematch of wild-card game

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 11, 2021 04:03 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Baltimore Ravens at Detroit Lions 9/26/2021

Sep. 26, 2021 01:27 PM EDT

Without Watt, Watson, little reason for optimism for Texans

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 02:46 PM EDT
HOUSTON TEXANS (4-12) New faces: Coach David Culley, defensive coordinator Lovie Smith, QB Tyrod Taylor, RB Mark Ingram, C Justin Britt, LB...

Tight ends, St. Brown shine in Lions' practice at Ford Field

Aug. 07, 2021 04:03 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions took training camp to Ford Field for the day, giving their new coaches and players a chance to practice on the team’s home...

Lions looking for turnaround with new general manager, coach

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:27 AM EDT
DETROIT LIONS (5-11) CAMP SITE: Allen Park, Michigan LAST YEAR: GM Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia were fired 11...

Uncertainty with Watson overshadows start of Texans camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:14 AM EDT
HOUSTON TEXANS (4-12) CAMP SITE: Houston LAST YEAR: The Texans stumbled to an 0-4 start that cost coach Bill O’Brien...

AP source: Lions releasing running back Kerryon Johnson

By Larry Lage May. 05, 2021 06:01 PM EDT
The Detroit Lions are releasing running back Kerryon Johnson, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke Wednesday...

Caserio tries to improve Texans without pick in 1st 2 rounds

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 01:28 PM EDT
67. HOUSTON TEXANS (4-12) LAST SEASON: Coach/general manager Bill O’Brien was fired after an 0-4 start and Romeo Crennel took over as...

The Titans can clinch AFC South title with win over Texans

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 11:54 AM EST
TENNESSEE (10-5) at HOUSTON (4-11) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Titans by 4 ½ RECORD...

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) celebrates after a 46-yard touchdown run against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Bengals beat Texans 37-31 for first road win since 2018

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 27, 2020 04:35 PM EST

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 11:56 AM EST

Trubisky, Watson square off as struggling Bears host Texans

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 11:16 AM EST
HOUSTON (4-8) at CHICAGO (5-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE – Texans by 1 1/2 RECORD VS....

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) makes a catch for a touchdown in front of Tennessee Titans cornerback Breon Borders (39) in the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts are huge challenge for Texans in wake of suspensions

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 03, 2020 07:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' Josh McCown plays during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday,, in Philadelphia. In 2002 the Houston Texans were an expansion team preparing for their first season and McCown had just wrapped up his college career at nearby Sam Houston State. Nineteen seasons and nine teams later the quarterback finally got his wish when he signed with the Texans this month to be their third quarterback behind Deshaun Watson and AJ McCarron. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
McCown with Texans 19 seasons after hoping to join team

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 17, 2020 07:23 PM EST

Packers try to rebound from 1st loss in rare trip to Houston

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 12:57 PM EDT
GREEN BAY (4-1) at HOUSTON (1-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Packers by 3 ½ RECORD VS....

Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) kneels on the field as Tennessee Titans players celebrate after the Titans won 42-36 in overtime at an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Interim coach Crennel takes blame for Texans loss in OT

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 19, 2020 02:57 PM EDT

Houston Texans wide receiver Chad Hansen (17) hands the ball off against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans 10/18/2020

Oct. 18, 2020 01:28 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Watson tosses 3 TDs as Texans get 1st win, 30-14 over Jags

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 11, 2020 04:18 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans 10/11/2020

Oct. 11, 2020 01:22 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) walks off the field after failing to convert on a third down against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Ravens extend regular-season run, dominate Texans 33-16

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 20, 2020 07:37 PM EDT