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Texans believe they're close to breaking through after another loss in divisional round of playoffs
HOUSTON (AP) — After falling in the divisional round of the playoffs for the second straight season, quarterback C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans believe they’re “really close” to taking the next step and making their first AFC championship game. The question is what...
Chiefs' Cook returns after concussion evaluation; Texans' Al-Shaair out with knee injury
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs safety Bryan Cook was evaluated for a concussion but was allowed to return to their playoff game against Houston on Saturday, while and Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair hurt his knee and was questionable to return. Cook was examined in the medical...
Texans visit Chiefs again in divisional round, 5 years after KC win propelled it to Super Bowl title
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andy Reid remembers quite well the previous time the Texans visited Kansas City for a divisional playoff game. He was still considered among the best coaches to have never won the Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes was still a young, record-setting quarterback full...
Stroud salvages busted play to give Texans momentum in wild-card playoff win over Chargers
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans were trailing 6-0 and facing third-and-16 from their 17 late in the first half of their wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers when quarterback C.J. Stroud fumbled the snap. The play looked to be heading for disaster. But instead,...
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...
Chiefs will have lots of rest before resuming quest to three-peat as Super Bowl champs
The biggest question facing the Kansas City Chiefs as they resume their quest to become the first team ever to win three consecutive Super Bowls is whether 3 1/2 weeks' rest will result in too much rust. Patrick Mahomes and most of Kansas City's other stars last played on Christmas...
Chargers look for first playoff win since 2018 season when they meet Texans in wild-card round
Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) at Houston (10-7) Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 3. Against the spread: Chargers 12-5, Texans 7-8-2. Series record: Los Angeles leads 6-3. Last meeting: Chargers beat...
Stroud's leadership is evident for the Texans as they begin a second straight playoff appearance
HOUSTON (AP) — Everyone raved about the leadership of second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud this week as the Houston Texans prepared for their wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Everyone, that is, except the man himself. “I don’t think I’m a...
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...
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...
