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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

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

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

Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby (21) runs back an interception by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston for a score during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Houston Texans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/21/2019

Dec. 21, 2019 01:22 PM EST

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

Patriots missing 2 players against Texans because of illness

Dec. 01, 2019 07:35 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — The New England Patriots are without two players on Sunday night against the Houston Texans because of an illness that swept through the locker...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is bundled up while working out prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 11:38 AM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs out of the pocket under pressure by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the first half of an NFL football game at Wembley Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
No looking back: Watson on point as Texans top Jags 26-3

By Eddie Pells Nov. 03, 2019 12:44 PM EST

A Jacksonville Jaguars fan sits outside the stadium ahead of the first half of an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 07:37 AM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and center Frank Ragnow (77) celebrate after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Raiders happy to return home from game against Lions

By Josh Dubow Oct. 31, 2019 08:26 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) is hit by Houston Texans defensive back Keion Crossen (35) after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Raiders excited to return home after 48-day stretch

By Josh Dubow Oct. 28, 2019 07:35 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders running back DeAndre Washington (33) is hit by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) on a run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Texans look to move on after injury to J.J. Watt

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 28, 2019 05:29 PM EDT

Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde (23) is hit by Oakland Raiders free safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Raiders squander 4th-quarter lead in 27-24 loss to Texans

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 27, 2019 10:38 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles as Oakland Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) and outside linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) close in during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Watson's 3 TD passes lead Texans over Raiders 27-24

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 27, 2019 07:46 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts in the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Drew Brees sharp in return as Saints pound Cardinals 31-9

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2019 05:52 PM EDT

Houston Texans cornerback Lonnie Johnson (32) breaks up a pass intended for Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Oakland Raiders at Houston Texans 10/27/2019

Oct. 27, 2019 04:38 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Oakland's Gruden big fan of Houston QB Watson

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 24, 2019 09:15 PM EDT

Raiders-Texans Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2019 02:42 PM EDT
HOUSTON (4-3) vs. OAKLAND (3-3) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Texans by 6½ RECORD VS....

Raiders rookie Mullen prepares for reunion vs. Watson

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 23, 2019 08:27 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Raiders rookie cornerback Trayvon Mullen spent his freshman year in college trying to knock down passes from Deshaun Watson during...

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Raiders defense picked apart by Aaron Rodgers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 21, 2019 06:05 PM EDT