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Titans edge Steelers 26-23 on Bironas' 40-yard FG
Coach Mike Munchak likes his football history, and he told his Tennessee Titans how the 1993 Houston Oilers started 1-4 before winning 11 straight to ...
Bironas' FG gives Titans 26-23 win over Steelers
The Tennessee Titans gave themselves a little breathing room with a much-needed victory, and the Pittsburgh Steelers still can't win away from Heinz ...
49ers to play Jaguars in London in 2013
The San Francisco 49ers will return to Wembley Stadium to play an NFL regular-season game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2013. The Jaguars, who ...
Texans LB Cushing out for season with torn ACL
Linebacker Brian Cushing is out for the season with a torn left knee ligament, leaving the unbeaten Houston Texans without their top tackler and one ...
Texans a strong No. 1 in AP Pro32 power rankings
With Arian Foster running and J.J. Watt swatting away passes, the Houston Texans remained unbeaten and tightened their grip on the top spot in the AP ...
Column: Jets mired in a mess of their own making
Walking off the field after wrecking the Jets, J.J. Watt said what fans across the New York metropolitan area were thinking. The Texans' stellar ...
Texans stay unbeaten, hold on to beat Jets 23-17
After Arian Foster ran over the New York Jets all night, it was time for the defense to seal things for the Houston Texans. A six-point lead.
Foster runs for 152 yards as Texans top Jets 23-17
Thanks to Arian Foster, the Houston Texans are still undefeated — but they very nearly let this one slip away. Foster ran for 152 yards and a ...
Wayne impresses Colts teammates in leadership role
Reggie Wayne took the baton from Peyton Manning this offseason and ran with it. Wayne and the Indianapolis Colts couldn't be happier. After spending ...
Indy's emotional rally beats Packers 30-27
Colts owner Jim Irsay walked into a locker room packed with big men full of powerful emotions. The Colts' stunning 30-27 come-from-behind victory over ...
Luck rallies Indianapolis past Green Bay 30-27
All Chuck Pagano asked the Indianapolis Colts to do was focus on football. Andrew Luck and Reggie Wayne did that — and more to honor their ailing ...
Texans maintain top spot in AP's power rankings
The Houston Texans are on top of the AP Pro32 NFL power rankings again, and getting ready for the Monday night spotlight when they visit the New York ...
Colts' Arians ready to step in for ill Pagano
Bruce Arians always wanted to coach his own NFL team. The chance has arrived, and not how he wanted it to go. He will be replacing an old friend on ...
Texans beat Titans 38-14, improve to 4-0
The Texans have always been known for their prolific offense under Gary Kubiak. Now, Houston has a defense capable of making just as many plays, and ...
Texans take over top spot in AP's power rankings
The top of the AP Pro32 power rankings is a tough spot to hold. The Houston Texans became the fourth team in as many weeks to sit first overall in the ...
Titans edge Lions 44-41 in overtime thriller
Mike Munchak has been a player or coach in the NFL for more than 30 years. His Tennessee Titans and the Detroit Lions turned in a game chock full of ...
Schaub outplays Manning, Texans top Broncos 31-25
For Peyton Manning's detractors, there are no interceptions to analyze this time, no one or two ill-conceived throws to pick apart. There is, however, ...
Titans get 1st win, beating Lions 44-41 in OT
Call this one Music City Mayhem. The Tennessee Titans are winless no more after an unforgettable overtime victory over Detroit featuring an endless ...
Manning comes up short, Texans beat Broncos 31-25
Fall behind by 20. Mount a furious comeback. Lose by six. The ugly interceptions didn't play into Peyton Manning's second straight defeat, but so much ...
Colts fan's dying wish: Tickets to Sunday's game
A terminally ill Indianapolis Colts fan will get a final wish Sunday when he attends the team's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
49ers take top spot in AP Pro32 power rankings
An efficient Alex Smith and a rock-solid defense have the San Francisco 49ers on top of the AP Pro32 power rankings. Smith threw for 226 yards and two ...
Kubiak looks ahead to Manning, Broncos
The Houston Texans have made it look easy so far, opening with a pair of 20-point victories. The Texans (2-0) will get a more intriguing test this ...
Colts, Luck find way to hold off Minnesota 23-20
Minnesota gave Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts too many chances Sunday. Eventually, the No. 1 draft pick made the Vikings pay. Indy's new ...
Cards, Eagles unbeaten while Saints sinking at 0-2
The Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles are still perfect, surprising standouts on the NFL's quickly dwindling list of undefeated teams.