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Underdog Texans Aim For First Ever AFC Championship Game Berth; Have To Win At KC
Sunday will be Houston's fourth trip to the divisional round and second under coach Bill O'Brien.
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Sunday will be Houston's fourth trip to the divisional round and second under coach Bill O'Brien.
The Houston Texans rallied from a double-digit second-half deficit for a 22-19 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the playoffs.
Watt, who tore a pectoral muscle in October, returned to practice on December 24 and was activated to the roster from the injured reserve on Tuesday.
The Tennessee Titans can secure the AFC's last wild-card spot with a win, while the Houston Texans could move up to the third seed.
The Houston Texans star defensive end has been out since Oct. 27 after tearing a pectoral muscle, an injury which required surgery.
The Texans and Titans are tied atop the AFC South lead with two matchups against each other in the final three games of the regular season.
Deshaun Watson threw three touchdown passes and had the first TD reception of his career, and the Texans frustrated Tom Brady in a 28-22 victory more lopsided than the score.
CBS 11 sports anchor Bill Jones weighs in on NFL Week 2 matchups as the Houston Texans host AFC South rivals, the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Watson didn't return for a second series after getting dropped twice in three plays. The first play wasn't a sack because of defensive holding, the second was and resulted in a fumble, the first of four Houston turnovers in a 34-0 exhibition loss to the Cowboys on Saturday night.
The 288-pound Wisconsin native was participating in a Green Bay Packers tradition where players borrow kids' bicycles and ride them to practice.
"While the timing may be unusual, this decision was made in the best interest of the organization in our quest to build a championship team," said a statement from owner Cal McNair.
Two famous Houston athletes will soon be walking down the isle. Texans star J.J. Watt asked his girlfriend, professional soccer player Kealia Oha, to marry him and she said yes.
Houston Texans player Ryan Griffin has been arrested for drunkenly punching out a front window of a downtown Nashville hotel as the city hosts the NFL Draft, police say.
The former Houston Texan discusses his life after football and daughter's battle with cancer.
Which matchups will determine this weekend's games? We dive in to find out as the first round of the playoffs approaches.
On Twitter, DeAndre Hopkins said, "When I see Jazmine Barnes' face, I see my own daughter. I'm pledging my playoff check this week to help her family with funeral costs..."
This time last year, Houston's J.J. Watt and Deshaun Watson were rehabbing after serious injuries cut both of their seasons short and contributed to the Texans' terrible 4-12 season.
They've lost two of their past three games, capped by Sunday's 32-30 loss at Philadelphia, but earlier had won nine straight games.
"It's ironic that I'm getting emotional because the only other time I ever teared up was right on this field when the Texans and Bob kicked our butt in the first game that was ever played in this stadium," Jones said.
The Houston Texans (9-3) can come a step closer to clinching the AFC South with a win against Indianapolis (6-6).
The Houston Texans are the first team in NFL history to go to 8-3 after starting the season 0-3.
Houston Texans owner, founder and chairman Bob McNair has died at the age of 81, the team announced Friday.
The Denver Broncos traded nine-year veteran Demaryius Thomas to the Houston Texans on Tuesday.
He was injured during the fourth quarter Thursday night against Miami when he became entangled with a defender and tumbled to the ground.
Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson threw more touchdowns (5) than incompletions (4) on Thursday night.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
Police use of gunshot detection technology has drawn plenty of criticism in recent years.
Earlier this week, police released dashcam and aerial videos of the moment on July 11 when officers shot the suspect.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Every summer, for two days, the Dallas Zoo drops admission price to $1 for anyone ages 3 and older.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
Police use of gunshot detection technology has drawn plenty of criticism in recent years.
Earlier this week, police released dashcam and aerial videos of the moment on July 11 when officers shot the suspect.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Every summer, for two days, the Dallas Zoo drops admission price to $1 for anyone ages 3 and older.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Usha Vance introduced husband JD Vance at the RNC, telling the delegates that when she met him at Yale Law School, his "idea of a good time was playing with puppies and watching the movie 'Babe.'"
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
In an interview with BET News, Biden said he'd reevaluate his decision to run "if doctors came to me and said you got this problem."
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Remember, viruses don't really care what time of year it is, or who you are."
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists in a game in the Fever's 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Marcus Semien, Kirby Yates and Corey Seager will represent the Texas Rangers Tuesday night in Arlington.
Witt was the No. 2 overall pick by the Royals in 2019 out of Colleyville Heritage High School, about 15 miles north of the Rangers' stadium.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Eleven-year-old Kate Cluley's dad Joe is the head coach at Mount Pleasant High School, but ask the players and they'll tell you it's really Kate in charge.
The end of the weekend is a weekend of change in the upper levels – an area of low pressure develops over the upper midwest and taps into some cooler Canadian air.
Bob Newhart, the actor and comedian who starred in "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart" has died, his publicist confirmed to CBS News. He was 94.
Police use of gunshot detection technology has drawn plenty of criticism in recent years. But while some cities across the country are now choosing not to use it, one North Texas police department is pleased with the results it's seen using ShotSpotter.
Some isolated showers and storms could pop up later on Thursday.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.