Whitney Mercilus

Whitney Mercilus

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  Vikings deny Texans home-field playoff advantage

  Adrian Peterson doesn't need to set records to keep the Minnesota Vikings in the playoff race. Peterson rushed for 86 yards, falling far short of the ... 

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  Texans need win over Colts to clinch AFC South

  Houston's blowout loss at New England exposed a variety of flaws, leaving the Texans with plenty to work on before they host Indianapolis on Sunday ... 

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  Texans clinch playoff berth, beating Titans 24-10

  Antonio Smith picked up the ball J.J. Watt forced Titans running back Chris Johnson into fumbling, and the Texans' defensive end ran from the Houston ... 

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  Broncos, Patriots and Falcons win divisions

  If NFL executives really adore parity, they must be wincing at the early division clinchings by the Broncos, Patriots and Falcons. Not to mention the ... 

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  Texans clinch playoff berth, down Titans 24-10

  Gary Kubiak can tell his Houston Texans are maturing both as a franchise and as a championship contender with a simple glance around his locker room.