Lewis scores 3 TDS, Pats advance to AFC title game 34-16

Dion Lewis had a 13-yard touchdown reception , a 98-yard kickoff return for a score, and a late 1-yard touchdown to help the Patriots hold off the Houston Texans 34-16 on Saturday night and advance to an NFL-record sixth straight conference title game. Lewis became the fifth Patriots player to score three touchdowns in a playoff game.

Stop Disrespecting the Texans

This week,I have been listening to a lot of radio and watching a lot of CSNE and ESPN and all I have been hearing about is how this game is a joke.Everyone saying that this game is already won,that the Texans have absolutely no chance,and that we should already be talking about the AFC championship people.To those people,and all readers who have these beliefs,that this is the wrong mindset to have. The Texans are no joke.They probably have more defense talent than the Patriots,with Jadeveon Clowney,Whitney Mercilus,A.J Buoye and Vince Wilfork.

Texans’ Lamar Miller shedding rust, prepping for Patriots

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller gains yardage against Oakland Raiders free safety Reggie Nelson during the fourth quarter of an NFL playoff game at NRG Stadium, January 7, 2017. Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller gains yardage against Oakland Raiders free safety Reggie Nelson during the fourth quarter of an NFL playoff game at NRG Stadium, January 7, 2017.

Osweiler returns to lead Texans over Oakland 27-14

Brock Osweiler finally looked like the player Houston spent $72 million on, throwing for a touchdown and running for another to lead the Texans to a 27-14 wild-card playoff win over the Oakland Raiders on Saturday. Osweiler, benched on Dec. 18, got his job back this week with Tom Savage out with a concussion, and played his best game of the season to give the Texans their first playoff victory since the 2012 season.

Rookie Cook leads Raiders against Texans in wild card

Now they’re down to rookie third-string quarterback Connor Cook as they prepare for their first postseason game since the 2002 season with a wild-card matchup against the Houston Texans on Saturday. Cook was named the starter this week after Carr broke his leg on Dec. 24 and backup Matt McGloin injured his shoulder on Sunday.

Knee lands Tom Savage on injury report, but he practices fully

At one point in last Saturday night’s game against the Bengals, Texans quarterback Tom Savage was limping a bit and favoring his right knee. That didn’t stop him from finishing out the victory that made Houston this year’s AFC South champs or from getting the nod as the starter in Week 17 against the Titans and, presumably, the playoffs.

Texans look to Savage on Saturday against Bengals

In this Nov. 20, 2016 file photo, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis works the sidelines in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Cincinnati. The Bengals will play the Houston Texans on Saturday, Dec. 24. less FILE – In this Nov. 20, 2016 file photo, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis works the sidelines in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Cincinnati.

Osweiler benched, Bradley fired, Texans beat Jags 21-20

Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler stands on the sideline after being benched during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Houston. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Houston.

Osweiler benched, Bradley fired, Texans beat Jags 21-20

Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler stands on the sideline after being benched during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Houston. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Houston.