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Texans’ defense holds its own against Derrick Henry, makes key plays in victory: ‘Finally got over the hump’
Read full article: Texans’ defense holds its own against Derrick Henry, makes key plays in victory: ‘Finally got over the hump’Derrick Henry busted through an arm tackle attempt from defensive tackle Thomas Booker, loped past safety Jalen Pitre when he whiffed as he dove at his cleats and accelerated away from defensive backs Tavierre Thomas and Desmond King on his pathway to the end zone.
Watson rusty in return but Browns get 27-14 win over Texans
Read full article: Watson rusty in return but Browns get 27-14 win over TexansDeshaun Watson struggled in a sloppy performance in his first game in 700 days, but a punt return for a touchdown by Donovan Peoples-Jones and two defensive TDs were plenty enough to give the Cleveland Browns a 27-14 win over the lowly Houston Texans Sunday.
Texans’ Eno Benjamin, Amari Rodgers active for first time, O.J. Howard inactive
Read full article: Texans’ Eno Benjamin, Amari Rodgers active for first time, O.J. Howard inactiveTexans running back Eno Benjamin and wide receiver Amari Rodgers are active for the first time since joining the team off waivers.
Texans’ Derek Stingley Jr., Rex Burkhead sidelined, Christian Harris practices
Read full article: Texans’ Derek Stingley Jr., Rex Burkhead sidelined, Christian Harris practicesTexans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. remains sidelined with a strained hamstring that has prevented him from playing the past two games that is expected to sideline him again Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.
Ekeler scores 3 touchdowns, Chargers hold off Texans 34-24
Read full article: Ekeler scores 3 touchdowns, Chargers hold off Texans 34-24Justin Herbert threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns and Austin Ekeler scored three times as the Los Angeles Chargers built a big early lead and held on for a 34-24 win over the Houston Texans.
Texans’ Dameon Pierce preaching ‘patience’ for his style of play
Read full article: Texans’ Dameon Pierce preaching ‘patience’ for his style of playStanding at his locker Friday morning at NRG Stadium, Dameon Pierce smiled during an upbeat conversation about his pending increased workload and touches that’s been prioritized by Texans coach Lovie Smith.
Titans propose adding 2-point conversion to win in overtime
Read full article: Titans propose adding 2-point conversion to win in overtimeProposals to change the rules for overtime have been submitted by three NFL teams, with Tennessee seeking to include 2-point conversions as part of the process deciding the winner.
Wilson has 2 TD passes as Seahawks beat Texans 33-13
Read full article: Wilson has 2 TD passes as Seahawks beat Texans 33-13Russell Wilson threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns and the Seattle Seahawks won consecutive games for the first time this season with a 33-13 victory over the Houston Texans.
Brady, Mahomes prepare for 5th matchup after splitting 1st 4
Read full article: Brady, Mahomes prepare for 5th matchup after splitting 1st 4(AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)There was a regular-season shootout and a playoff masterpiece the first season that Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady met on a football field. Brady came out ahead in those two meetings, but Mahomes has gotten the edge the past two times they met. Mahomes added a 20-yard TD pass to Hill in the third quarter to make it a 17-point game. Mahomes threw for 462 yards and three TDs, with Hill leading the way with 13 catches for 269 yards. Mahomes injured his hand on the second drive of the game yet finished with 283 yards passing and a TD.
Cam Newton helps Patriots beat Ravens in rain and wind
Read full article: Cam Newton helps Patriots beat Ravens in rain and windNew England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, center, celebrates his rushing touchdown with teammates in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Cam Newton helps Patriots beat Ravens in rain and wind
Read full article: Cam Newton helps Patriots beat Ravens in rain and windNew England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, center, celebrates his rushing touchdown with teammates in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. – Cam Newton threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score and the New England Patriots fought through rain and wind to hold off the Baltimore Ravens 23-17 on Sunday night. Damien Harris ran for a career-high 121 yards to help the Patriots (4-5) win consecutive games for the first time this season. As rain and wind pelted the field, the Ravens started the drive with a penalty, pushing them back to their own 9. Facing second-and-6 on the Ravens 24, Newton threw what appeared to be a wide receiver screen to Jakobi Meyers.
Patriots storm back to beat Jets 30-27, end 4-game skid
Read full article: Patriots storm back to beat Jets 30-27, end 4-game skidWe’re not going to lay down.”Newton had two touchdown runs, with the second tying it at 27 with 1:57 remaining. A miscue by the Jets on special teams kept the Patriots’ next drive alive. But the Jets were called for 12 men on the field — resulting in a first down for the Patriots. Damien Harris ran for 21 yards to get New England into Jets territory. Jets: Rookie left tackle Mekhi Becton left in the first half with a chest injury, but coach Adam Gase was unsure if it was a torn pectoral.
Patriots rally around Belichick amid COVID-19 outbreak
Read full article: Patriots rally around Belichick amid COVID-19 outbreakThe New England Patriots have canceled practice amid reports that a third player has tested positive for the coronavirus. – The New England Patriots activated quarterback Cam Newton from the NFL's COVID-19 reserve list on Wednesday. Three Patriots remain on the COVID-19 reserve list: cornerback Stephon Gilmore, defensive tackle Byron Cowart and practice squad DT Bill Murray. New England players say they have found an ally in coach Bill Belichick amid growing local criticism of the NFL’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Bill has done a good job of (saying), ‘Hey, this is forever kind of changing, it’s very fluid,’” Patriots safety Devin McCourty said.
Belichick reaches milestone as Patriots top Raiders 36-20
Read full article: Belichick reaches milestone as Patriots top Raiders 36-20New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick works along the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots have won the last six meetings with the Raiders and improved to 47-9 in regular-season games following a loss. We can’t stop the run in the second half. “We played the best 30 minutes of football in the second half, which is what we needed,” Belichick said. Following the kickoff, the Raiders got help from a pass interference call on Stephon Gilmore to get into Patriots territory.