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Derrick Henry was again among the best single-game performers for the Baltimore Ravens

NFL: Wild-card wins for Ravens and Texans

Derrick Henry rushed for 186 yards and two scores and Lamar Jackson passed for two touchdowns to lead Baltimore Ravens to a 28-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in an AFC wild-card game on Saturday.

US Sport • 12 Jan

Patrick Mahomes connected with wide receiver Rashee Rice for an 11-yard touchdown in the opening drive of the Kansas City Chiefs' win over the Miami Dolphins

Chiefs ease past Dolphins as Texans overwhelm Browns

The Kansas City Chiefs subdued the Miami Dolphins in freezing conditions to take a step towards a fourth Super Bowl appearance in five years, while the Houston Texans trounced the Cleveland Browns in their wild-card clash.

US Sport • 14 Jan 24

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud (7) hands off to running back Devin Singletary

NFL: Texans book play-off spot, Steelers within reach

NFL: The Houston Texans stopped the Indianapolis Colts on a late drive to secure a 23-19 win and a spot in the AFC playoffs next weekend, while Pittsburgh Steelers took one step closer to a playoff berth by beating the host Baltimore Ravens 17-10 in their regular-season finale on Saturday night.

US Sport • 07 Jan 24

Chuba Hubbard (30) of the Carolina Panthers gets pushed out of bounds by Vernon Hargreaves III (26) of the Houston Texans

NFL: Panthers grind down Texans without McCaffrey

The Carolina Panthers relied on their defence and time-consuming possessions after losing one of their top players in the first half last night, taking down hosts Houston Texans 24-9 on for their third straight victory.

US Sport • 24 Sep 21

Members of the Kansas City Chiefs link arms before a sparse crowd at Arrowhead Stadium

Anthem protests in NFL opener as Chiefs beats Texans

Reigning Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs started the new NFL season with a bang by recording a 34-20 win over the Houston Texans, with both teams taking different stances to the playing of the US national anthem.

US Sport • 11 Sep 20

Patrick Mahomes had 325 yards and rushed for 53 more

Chiefs and Packers advance from play-offs

Patrick Mahomes starred as Kansas City Chiefs roared back from a 24-0 deficit to defeat the Houston Texans, while Green Bay saw off the Seattle Seahawks 28-23.

US Sport • 13 Jan 20

Patrick Mahomes' 8.3 yards per pass attempt during the regular season was the third-highest among NFL quarterbacks

NFL preview: Kansas City Chiefs v Houston Texans

Outstanding quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson look certain to put on quite the show when the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans meet at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.

US Sport • 11 Jan 20

Quarterback Lamar Jackson rushes for the Ravens

NFL round-up: Ruthless Ravens rout Texans

Lamar Jackson passed for four touchdowns and produced 308 total yards as Baltimore Ravens turned a high-profile match-up with Houston Texans into a 41-7 massacre at home.

US Sport • 18 Nov 19

Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) recovers a fumble by Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes

NFL: Houston Texans upset Kansas City Chiefs

The Houston Texans upset the Kansas City Chiefs on their feared home ground with a 31-24 win.

US Sport • 14 Oct 19

Andrew Luck has been in great form for the Colts

Colts and Cowboys advance in wild-card games

The Indianapolis Colts have taken out the Houston Texans 21-7 in the AFC wild-card game.

US Sport • 06 Jan 19

Lamar Miller ran for a 97-yard touchdown

NFL round-up: Texans set new record against Tennessee

The Houston Texans enjoyed a record-breaking night as they beat the Tennessee Titans 34-17.

US Sport • 27 Nov 18

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) takes a touchdown pass

NFL round-up: Houston Texans stay on the march

The Houston Texans won their seventh straight NFL game on Sunday as opponents the Washington Redskins lost quarterback Alex Smith to a broken leg.

US Sport • 18 Nov 18

Tyrod Taylor hands off to LeSean McCoy (25) of the Buffalo Bills against the Miami Dolphins

NFL: Bills end 17-season play-off drought

The Buffalo Bills saw off a late charge from the Miami Dolphins to book their place in the play-offs for the first time since 1999.

US Sport • 01 Jan 18

Justin Tucker kicks a field goal for the Baltimore Ravens

NFL: Baltimore hold off Hopkins and Houston

The Ravens executed a fake punt that led to a Javorius "Buck" Allen touchdown, and Alex Collins ran for another score in Baltimore's 23-16 victory over the Houston Texans on Monday night.

Other sport • 28 Nov 17

NFL: Sparkling Watson swings it for Texans

Deshaun Watson passed for 125 yards and had a 49-yard TD run in his first career start on his 22nd birthday, lifting the Houston Texans to a 13-9 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night at Paul Brown Stadium.

US Sport • 15 Sep 17

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns

NFL: Ryan excellence keeps Atlanta on the march

Atlanta are heading to their first NFC Championship game in four years after Matt Ryan led the Falcons to a 36-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.

US Sport • 15 Jan 17

Can Matt Ryan lead the Atlanta Falcons to victory over the Seattle Seahawks?

Super Bowl race heats up with divisional round

Only eight teams remain in the march to February's Super Bowl and a tantalising weekend of NFL action is in store, writes Karl O'Shaughnessy.

Other sport • 14 Jan 17

Odell Beckham Junior of the New York Giants carries the ball against the Detroit Lions

NFL: Giants keep alive divisional title hopes

The New York Giants claimed their first 10-win season since 2010 and kept alive their slim hopes of a division title with a 17-6 victory over the Detroit Lions.

US Sport • 19 Dec 16