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  • Gary Kubiak wasn't happy during the game. And he laid down the law to hisplayers in the postgame.
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  • Tom Brady had a championship look from the coin toss.
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Beyond the Boxscore

Coach challenges the Texans' manhood after Tom Brady snubs and champ schoolsthem

  • Would J.J. Watt be having a staredown if he was happily married? Probably not.Or something like that . . .
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  • Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder is estaic.
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  • Houston Texans fans are distraught.
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  • But should they be? The Texans defense showed flashes of its old, snarlyattitude.
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  • Especially against superhuman running back Adrian Peterson.
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  • Sure, Christian Ponder made a few plays — and unexpected throwaways.
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  • Adrian Peterson and Andre Johnson — two of the most even keel stars in football— might have a better grasp on reality though.
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Vikings 23, Texans 6

J.J. Watt just needs to get married like Wonder Ponder: AFC playoff truths . . .er, overreactions

  • Houston Texans could get used to this. The Texans are in the driver's seat forhomefield advantage throughout the playoffs at the season's halfway point.
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  • Arian Foster and the Texans are rolling, emerging as the NFL's most dominantteam.
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Home for the playoffs?

The road to the Super Bowl goes through Houston: Texans grab huge advantage bydestroying Ravens

  • Peyton Manning believes he has the Denver Broncos pointed toward contention.
  • Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak says he sees the same old Peyton Manning.
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  • In truth, this Peyton Manning looks more like Michael Jordan with the Wizardsthough.

Beyond the Boxscore

Peyton Manning gets exposed: Looks like Michael Jordan with Wizards as Wade'sBulls beckon

  • Andre Johnson took over in the fourth quarter and overtime — and ended up goinghistoric.
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  • If only Tony Romo and the Cowboys had the Texans heart.
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  • Danieal Manning knows the Texans' attitude is beyond special in today's NFL.
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  • Arian Foster played big in another big game.
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Beyond the Boxscore

Heartless Dallas Cowboys, gutless Rex Ryan need a Texans lesson: Best team inNFL never gives in

  • When Ben Tate received the first handoff of the game, things looked good.
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  • Keshawn Martin has looked good in practice and the preseason opener brought moreof the same for the rookie.
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  • T.J. Yates can still play.
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  • Trindon Holliday needs to be special in the return game to make the Texans. He'sspecial in the return game.
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Beyond the Boxscore

Foster & Schaub "worry" way overblown: But 3 truths do matter from Texanspreseason debut

  • Ryan Tannehill is one of five rookie quarterbacks set to start Week One in theNFL.
  • The last time Ryan Tannehill was in Reliant Stadium he was raising a trophy —and looking very Texas.
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Beyond the Boxscore

Ryan Tannehill shows he's more than a hot wife, swears no one cares he doesn'tknow the NFL divisions

  • 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

  • Andre Johnson still caught 13 passes for 201 yards in the playoffs on thathurting knee.
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  • Andre Johnson had his left knee drained a few weeks ago.
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The Road to New Orleans?

Texans' Andre Johnson endures injury and surgery, focused on bouncing back nextseason

  • Case Keenum
  • Michigan State wideout Keshawn Martin will help put some pressure on JacobyJones and Kevin Walter.
  • In the case of Randy Bullock, drafting a kicker was a smart move for the HoustonTexans.
  • Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak brought Keenum in for a private workout.
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  • Whitney Mercilus looms as an expected impact maker from this 2012 Texans draftclass.

Beyond the Boxscore

NFL decides it's too good for the best college passer in the game: The Texanstake a chance with Case Keenum

  • 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

  • Despite beating Cincinnati already, T.J. Yates hasn't gained a believer in TonyDungy.
  • Tony Dungy
  • 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

  • The Texans have wrapped up Arian Foster for the next five years.
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  • With the most dynamic player in football on their side, the Texans' profile willcontinue to rise.
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Beyond the Boxscore

Is Arian Foster the Texans best bet? New mega contract locks the star player infor another five seasons

  • Arian Foster's teammates know they need to lean on No. 23 — fumbles or not.
  • The best option Gary Kubiak has in his offense is Arian Foster.
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  • Matt Schaub — and no other Texans quarterback — will be able to make this seasonSuper.
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  • This is the type of ride that helps Matt Schaub get around these days.

Beyond the Boxscore

Kubiak loses faith like Packers never would: Texans need confidence in ArianFoster to have any playoff chance

  • Wade Phillips
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  • Wade Phillips' schemes have helped players like Connor Barwin (98) enjoy careeryears for the Texans defense.
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Playoff Urgency

Thanks for the memories? Wade Phillips eyes Tampa Bay head job, Texans couldneed new defensive guru

  • Brett Favre as a Houston Texan? No, just no.
  • T.J. Yates is used to throwing his passes in shorts for the Texans. But he's thequarterback now.
  • Jacoby Jones helped powered the quarterback-hurting Texans with his puntreturns.
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  • And Wade Phillips' Miracle Defense did it again.
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Beyond the Boxscore

Just say no to Brett Farve: The best Texans offense is Wade Phillips defense

  • Arian Foster's early fumble started the Texans' Carolina nightmare.
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  • Texans coach Gary Kubiak didn't have a lot of answers on this Sunday.
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Carolina 28, Houston 13

Reality bites: Legend of T.J. Yates takes a pounding as Cam Newton dazzles anddrops Houston Texans

  • Bob McNair, second to left clapping at a game, is feeling it with the Texans5-3, alone in first place in the AFC South.
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  • Gary Kubiak is urging a little more reserve.
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A Coach's Caution

Bob McNair is feeling it: Owner freaks out Kubiak with talk of Texanscontrolling their own fate

  • 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

  • Ben Tate and the Texans have reason to celebrate.
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  • Colt McCoy found that life against the Texans' D is more than another gruelingday in the NFL. It's a nightmare.
  • Wade Phillips
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Beyond the Boxscore

Houston and Super Bowl in the same sentence? The Texans prove to be elite

  • 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

  • Arian Foster is the player the Texans lean on.
  • Arian Foster's moves added up to 234 yards against the Titans.
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  • The Titans' Chris Johnson is no longer at Foster's level.

Beyond the Boxscore

A pitch for Arian Foster as NFL MVP, not even Aaron Rodgers beats him

  • Danieal Manning came down with the ball against the Titans, but broke his leg inthe process.
  • Wade Phillips job just got a lot tougher.
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  • Danieal Manning was a huge part of the Texans' defensive resurgence. Now, he'slikely lost for the year.

Texans win big ...

Texans win big and still lose: Danieal Manning out and the defense is reeling

  • Brian Cushing's intensity drives opponents crazy.
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  • Cowboys coach Jason Garrett could use some Cushings on his content team.
  • Wade Phillips has Cushing in a playmaking position in the Texans' revampeddefense.
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Beyond the Boxscore

Houston Texans D turns nasty on the shoulders of Brian Cushing, making theDallas Cowboys look soft

  • Mario Williams (90) and Antonio Smith helped power a dominant defensiveperformance.
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  • There was a touching 9-11 tribute before the game in which a giant flag was heldup that covered the entire field, from end zone to end zone.
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Meet the New Bully

Houston Texans absolutely humiliate the Indianapolis Colts with Phillips' powerdefense

  • The U.S. Men's Soccer Team
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  • Landon Donovan
  • Jurgen Klinsmann
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The Beautiful Game

U.S. Soccer's new coach passes his first test

  • 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

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