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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

Houston Texans quarterback AJ McCarron (2) throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 04:39 PM EST

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
The Latest: Eagles in playoffs, claim NFC East after victory

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 11:47 AM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, right, fumbles the ball while being sacked by Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Matt Judon during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Texans must put loss to Ravens behind them with Indy up next

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 18, 2019 05:47 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton, top, is sacked by Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at Wembley Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Dead last: Bengals return from bye as only winless NFL team

By Joe Kay Nov. 04, 2019 02:36 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Joe Webb III (5) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Landis Durham (96) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Wolford throws 2 TD passes in Rams' 22-10 win over Texans

By Jordan Godwin Aug. 29, 2019 11:21 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyle Sloter throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills' backups stage big rally late, beat Vikings 27-23

Aug. 29, 2019 10:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson warms up before the start of an NFL preseason football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. The Texans are without a general manager while coach Bill O’Brien works to improve an 11-6 record and find a way to win in the postseason after Indianapolis beat Houston on its own field. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Texans Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2019 08:15 PM EDT

Texans Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:01 PM EDT
HOUSTON TEXANS (11-6) New faces: OTs Tytus Howard and Max Scharping, LT Matt Kalil, S Tashaun Gipson, CBs Briean Boddy-Calhoun, Bradley Roby and Lonnie...

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (19) celebrates recovering a muffed punt for a touchdown, with quarterback DeShone Kizer (9) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers hold on for 28-26 preseason win over Texans

By Keith Jenkins Aug. 09, 2019 12:00 AM EDT

New England Patriots receiver Jakobi Meyers, defended by Detroit Lions defensive back Miles Killebrew (35), catches a touchdown pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Kyler Murray makes debut as Cards top Chargers

By The Associated Press Aug. 08, 2019 10:55 PM EDT

Texans Training Camp Capsule

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2019 11:31 AM EDT
HOUSTON TEXANS (11-6) OPEN CAMP: July 25, Houston. LAST YEAR: Used nine-game winning streak to dig out of early hole and become first...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during an NFL football team practice Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in Orchard Park N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Bills QB Allen focused on staying upbeat entering 2nd season

By John Wawrow Jun. 12, 2019 07:49 PM EDT

Texans Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:25 AM EDT
23. HOUSTON TEXANS (11-6) LAST SEASON: Used nine-game winning streak to dig out of early hole and become first team since 1998 to reach playoffs after...

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict walks the field during practice before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Cincinnati. The Bengals terminated the contract of Burfict on Monday, March 18, 2019, releasing him to free agency. (AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)
Oakland Raiders at Cincinnati Bengals 12/16/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:55 AM EDT

Raiders cut WR Jordy Nelson, QB AJ McCarron to save cap room

By Josh Dubow Mar. 14, 2019 07:07 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — After making several big-ticket additions to start free agency, the Oakland Raiders are now making some cuts. The Raiders...

Patriots among admirable company as sports dynasty

By The Associated Press Jan. 27, 2019 05:19 PM EST
Sports fans love dynasties. And hate them, too. That a team could be so dominant for a long period as the New England Patriots have been should be...