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  • Andrew Luck doesn't have super impressive stats. But the Colts have a much moreimpressive record than expected.
  • Andrew Luck mania has taken over Indianapolis.
  • But what about this guy? Remember Peyton Manning?
  • No matter let's put Andrew Luck on the Sports Illustrated cover.

Beyond the Boxscore

Peyton Manning completely disrespected by Indianapolis' fair-weather Andrew Lucklove

  • To say J.J. Watt was pumped up after taking over the game against the MiamiDolphins was an understatement.
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  • With J.J. Watt around there are suddenly a lot of hands up on the HoustonTexans' defense. Still, Watt's reach remains the most deadly.
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  • Rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill found Texans in his face all day.
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  • It's easy to feel like a hulk with J.J. Watt on your side.
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  • Owen Daniels had four catches, but until Watt put his hands up, the Texans'offense largely struggled.
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  • Think J.J. Watt enjoys playing football?
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  • J.J. Watt is the new sheriff in town whether he's dominating games or riding ona horse in a parade.
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Texans 30, Dolphins 10

Texans overwhelm Ryan Tannehill and the Dolphins on the strength of J.J. Watt

  • Dan Bailey nailed a perfect kick through the uprights to earn the victory and tokeep the Cowboys' playoff chances alive.
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  • DeMarcus Ware and the Cowboys defense played through injuries to keep the gamecompetitive until the fourth quarter, when Tony Romo led the Cowboys to ahard-fought win.
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HOW 'BOUT THEM COWBOYS?

Cowboys game changers: On a kick and a prayer, Dan Bailey seals a precariousDallas victory

  • Despite beating Cincinnati already, T.J. Yates hasn't gained a believer in TonyDungy.
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  • Antonio Smith and the Texans love to be doubted — and use it as motivation.
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Words That Help

Playoff fuel: NBC's Tony Dungy pegs the Texans as first-round losers, seesRavens as champs

  • It all started with J.J. Watt keeping those hands up higher than anyone else,changing the Houston Texans' first playoff game.
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  • This young Houston Texans' fan knows it's good to believe in No. 99 — J.J. Watt.
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  • J.J. Watt's interception allowed Andre Johnson to have his playoff moment.
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  • It let everyone on the Texans — Pro Bowl tailback Arian Foster included — catchtheir breath.
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  • Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton never looked the same after J.J. Watt'sacrobatic Pick 6.
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  • J.J. Watt kept his hands up, preventing the Houston Texans from going down inthe first playoff game in franchise history.
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  • The Houston Texans cannot be a team that is carried by an elite quarterback.Rookie starter T.J. Yates needs help.
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  • Arian Foster rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns.
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  • Making for a very happy Reliant Stadium.
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Beyond the Boxscore

J.J. Watt channels Drew Brees: All-hands Pizza Man makes Texans cowboy up withrelentless practice habits

  • Wade Phillips
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  • Clint Eastwood has nothing on the Texans defensive coordinator.
  • Bum Phillips
  • Wade Phillips has only saved defense in Houston. He's only changed everythingfor the Texans. How about getting the man a comfortable chair?

Beyond the Boxscore

Old school tough: Wade Phillips comes back from tumor, only asks for a betterdamn chair

  • Look familiar? The New York Giants have taken to copying Arian Foster's Texanscelebrations.
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  • Tony Romo is down and out — again.
  • Meanwhile, the Texans are riding high — ready to start anew with a playoff run.
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  • Wade Phillips brought the Cowboys to the playoffs twice, now he's in theplayoffs with the Texans in his first season in Houston with Gary Kubiak.
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  • Jason Garrett could not get the Cowboys to produce for him.

Beyond the Boxscore

Jason Garrett curses Tony Romo to a lifetime of losing even as Arian Fostergifts Giants with Namaste

  • If you want to win your fantasy football league, you've got to make some toughdraft day calls.
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  • Ben Tate breaking away for Houston
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  • Miami's Chad Henne
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Fantasy Football Advice

Go long with sleepers: Last-minute tips to win fantasy football league

  • Johnathan Joseph
  • Nnamdi Asomugha
  • Texans owner Bob McNair might be happy, but it's questionable whether Texansfans should be.
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Beyond the Boxscore

Texans head to camp: Johnathan Joseph and no Nnamdi a huge letdown

  • The Jaguars' Maurice Jones-Drew
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  • LeSean McCoy of the Philadelphia Eagles
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