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Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry leaves the field after winning an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Vikings, like Texans, work OT to advance in NFL playoffs

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (7) kicks a game-winning 28-yard field goal as Buffalo Bills cornerback Kevin Johnson (29) tries to block the kick during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Texans roar past Bills for 22-19 win in OT

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is sacked by Houston Texans linebacker Jake Martin (54) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Allen’s struggles sink Bills in 22-19 OT loss to Texans

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Al Horford (42) looks to pass the ball as Houston Rockets guard James Harden defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden nets 44 in triple-double, Rockets beat 76ers 118-108

By JORDAN GODWIN - Associated Press

In this Oct. 25, 2019, file photo, Houston Astros relief pitcher Will Harris throws against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the baseball World Series, in Washington. Relief pitcher Will Harris is joining the Washington Nationals after they beat him in Game 7 of the World Series against the Houston Astros. Harris and the Nationals have agreed to a $24 million, three-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, because the agreement has not been announced. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

Will Harris, relief pitcher, to join Nationals after losing Game 7 of World Series

By Jake Seiner - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' Jay Ajayi (28) tries to break free from Seattle Seahawks' Bobby Wagner during the second half of an NFL football game in Philadelphia. Wagner was named to The Associated Press' All-Pro Team for the fifth time. (AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)

2019 AP NFL All-Pro team rosters and voting

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Hinton scores 20, leads Houston to 78-63 defeat of UCF

By Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Jan. 3, 1993, file photo, Buffalo Bills cornerback Nate Odoms gets a lift from teammate Henry Jones after intercepting a pass by Warren Moon of the Houston Oilers during an overtime period of an AFC wild-card game to set up Steve Christie's game winning field goal, in Orchard Park, N.Y. At right, Bills kicker Steve Christie, right, celebrates his game-winning field goal with quarterback Frank Reich. The Bills, down 32 points, beat the Oilers 41-38. (AP Photo/John Hickey, File)

Buffalo-Houston playoff matchup conjures ‘Comeback’ memories

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Houston mayor sworn in for second four-year term

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Houston Texans J.J. Watt speaks during a press conference on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, in Houston. Watt will return to practice with the Houston Texans on Tuesday, clearing the way for the star defensive end to play in the team's playoff game in two weeks. (Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Watt to return for Texans in playoffs against Buffalo

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Orchard Park, N.Y. In making his NFL playoff debut against the Texans this weekend, second-year Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen gets an opportunity to show how far he's come since his last trip to Houston 14 months ago. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)

Allen makes great jump in 2nd year for playoff-bound Bills

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis, left, catches a pass as Houston Texans strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Texans rested and ready to start playoffs against Bills

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Titans clinch playoff spot with 35-14 win over Texans

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (82) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Buffalo Bills' Dean Marlowe (31) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Jets close season with 13-6 win over playoff-bound Bills

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) gestures toward Brooklyn Nets guard Garrett Temple after making a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden scores 44 as Rockets beat Nets 108-98

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Titans need win against Texans to secure playoff berth

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington guard Nahziah Carter (11) looks to get around around the Houston defense during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

White Jr and Mills help Houston upset No. 21 Washington

By KALANI TAKASE - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) and teammate forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (4) celebrate after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

The NBA on Christmas: Things to know about league showcase

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington forward Isaiah Stewart dunks during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Hawaii on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

Stewart scores 26 as No. 21 Washington beats Hawaii 72-61

By KALANI TAKASE - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) lays the ball up during the first quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Dec. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

Rockets survive sloppy fourth quarter, beat Kings 113-104

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press