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Texans intercept Herbert a career-high 4 times in a 32-12 win over Chargers in wild-card playoff
HOUSTON (AP) — Derek Stingley says the Texans aim to force three turnovers a game. On Saturday against the Los Angeles Chargers, they surpassed that goal with the All-Pro cornerback grabbing two of Justin Herbert's career-high four interceptions to help Houston roll to a 32-12...
Texans enter playoffs rested after starters play sparingly in win over Titans
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans are rested and ready for the playoffs after most of their starters played only sparingly in a win over Tennessee on Sunday to wrap up the regular season. Quarterback C.J. Stroud and running back Joe Mixon played only the opening series. But it was...
Mariota leads playoff-bound Commanders to 23-19 win over Cowboys after replacing Daniels
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jayden Daniels sitting in the second half wasn’t the plan when the playoff-bound Washington Commanders visited the Dallas Cowboys with only seeding at stake. Leg soreness led coach Dan Quinn to make the move, and Marcus Mariota turned it into a winning...
Playoff-bound Texans cruise to 23-14 win over the Titans, who land No. 1 draft pick
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Houston Texans gave what coach DeMeco Ryans wanted from their trip to Music City. Leave with a win and a healthy roster before hosting an AFC wild-card game. C.J. Stroud completed all six of his passes for 50 yards and a touchdown Sunday...
Dan Quinn returns to Dallas with playoff-bound Commanders as Cowboys finish difficult season
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dan Quinn's playoff streak lives on in his first season with the Washington Commanders, which can't be said for the fellow coaches and players he left in Dallas after three years as defensive coordinator of the Cowboys. Quinn returns to the home of the...
1,000-yard rushers are keeping pace with 1,000-yard receivers for a change in the NFL
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ Led by free-agent bargains Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry, the number of big-play running backs is rivaling the number of high-production wide...
Cooper Rush is making a good case to stay as Dak Prescott's backup with Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott is the quarterback of the near future for the Dallas Cowboys. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones will have to decide soon whether he feels the same about coach Mike McCarthy. Cooper Rush is making a good case to stay as...
Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Baker Mayfield came home to Texas looking to keep his Tampa Bay Buccaneers on track for the playoffs. Instead, they'll need some help. Cooper Rush threw a touchdown pass and Brandon Aubrey kicked two 58-yarders among four field goals Sunday...
Texans look to regroup as they prepare for Ravens after Tank Dell suffers another injury
HOUSTON (AP) — For a second straight season, the Houston Texans will be without Tank Dell to end the regular season and for the playoffs after the dynamic receiver suffered another major injury. Dell sustained what coach DeMeco Ryans called a “significant” knee injury on a...
Texans WR Tank Dell hospitalized after severe knee injury on TD catch vs. Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was taken to the University of Kansas Medical Center and the team said he would remain overnight after sustaining a severe left knee injury while making a 30-yard touchdown catch in a 27-19 loss to the Chiefs on Saturday. Dell...
