http://www.mail.com/organizations/23166-houston-texans.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/23166-houston-texans.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1954402-reed-leaves-texans-with-deal.html HOUSTON (AP) — Free agent safety Ed Reed left the Houston Texans on Friday with no deal in place. The nine-time Pro Bowl safety departed Reliant Stadium after two days of talks with the team. He arrived in Houston on Thursday morning aboard team owner Bob McNair's private jet and the team announced on its Twitter site that he was back at its facility on F... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:52:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1954402-reed-leaves-texans-with-deal.html 2013-03-15T21:52:47Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1955948-falcons-steven-jackson-matt-cassel-to-vikings.html The Atlanta Falcons replaced Michael Turner with another proven, productive running back. Steven Jackson, the top running back in free agency, agreed to a three-year, $12 million deal with the Falcons on Thursday. Also getting new deals were backup quarterback Matt Cassel in Minnesota, pass rusher Cliff Avril in Seattle and cornerback Keenan Lewis in New ... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:44:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1955948-falcons-steven-jackson-matt-cassel-to-vikings.html 2013-03-15T02:44:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1864756-watt-swats-defensive-player-foes.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Houston end J.J. Watt has won The Associated Press 2012 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, missing a perfect ballot by one vote. The NFL's sacks leader with 20 1-2 and a pass-blocking fiend, Watt earned 49 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. Denver linebacker Von Miller received the oth... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 02:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1864756-watt-swats-defensive-player-foes.html 2013-02-03T02:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1861466-report-rb-foster-considering-heart-procedure.html HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans running back Arian Foster says he's considering a heart procedure to address a condition that forced him out of a game. Foster told the NFL Network's Alex Flanagan on Thursday that he will "likely undergo" a heart ablation in about a month. An ablation involves the use of a catheter to correct structural problems that can lea... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1861466-report-rb-foster-considering-heart-procedure.html 2013-02-01T11:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1818988-pats-beat-texans-41-28-return-to-afc-title-game.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady made history. Now it's his coach's turn. The Patriots' quarterback added to a string of postseason success that stretches back more than a decade, earning his 17th playoff win to break a tie with his boyhood idol, Joe Montana, for most by a quarterback. After New England's 41-28 victory over the Houst... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1818988-pats-beat-texans-41-28-return-to-afc-title-game.html 2013-01-14T08:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1818160-patriots-beat-texans-41-28-ravens-up.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady is so good at this playoff thing he seems to be going for a championship every year. He gets another chance to lead the Patriots to the Super Bowl after earning his record 17th postseason victory in New England's 41-28 victory over Houston Sunday. Brady even outdid his childhood hero, Joe Montana, and a fourth NFL champi... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1818160-patriots-beat-texans-41-28-ravens-up.html 2013-01-14T03:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1817960-vereens-2-tds-lead-pats-to-31-13-lead-third.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes, Shane Vereen scored twice and the New England Patriots overcame a 94-yard return by Danieal Manning on the opening kickoff to take a 31-13 lead over the Houston Texans after three quarters of their AFC divisional playoff game Sunday. Shayne Graham kicked a 55-yard field goal on the final play ... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1817960-vereens-2-tds-lead-pats-to-31-13-lead-third.html 2013-01-13T23:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1816816-ravens-shock-broncos-49ers-rout-packers.html The 49ers and Ravens are getting another shot at making the Super Bowl. Losers in tight conference championship games a year ago, they are returning to the final step before the big game in the Big Easy after wins Saturday. Baltimore took the long, frigid route, rallying at Denver for a 38-35 victory in an AFC divisional playoff. The Ravens will go to eit... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 04:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1816816-ravens-shock-broncos-49ers-rout-packers.html 2013-01-13T04:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1808938-pro-picks-patriots-to-repeat-december-romp.html Bill Belichick insists the rematch of a December game with the Texans will be different. Not too much different, of course, because he fully expects his Patriots to win the divisional-round playoff game and advance to the AFC title match. As for another 42-14 outcome, New England's coach is having none of it. "The pl... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1808938-pro-picks-patriots-to-repeat-december-romp.html 2013-01-09T16:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1803412-big-boys.html Here come the big boys. The NFL's wild-card weekend is over, with nary an upset. Moving on are division winners Green Bay, Houston and Baltimore, along with NFC West runner-up Seattle and the only rookie quarterback still standing: Russell Wilson. Ahead are some daunting challenges as the Ravens visit Denver, the Texans go to New England, the Packers head to San Francisco and the Seahawks journ... Mon, 07 Jan 2013 08:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1803412-big-boys.html 2013-01-07T08:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1803140-ap-photos-seattle-ravens-packers-texans-win.html It was a wild weekend of wild-card playoff games in the opening round of the NFL postseason. The Washington Redskins lost rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III when he reinjured his right knee in the fourth quarter of their 24-14 loss Sunday to the Seattle Seahawks. The Baltimore Ravens ensured retiring star linebacker Ray Lewis will play at least one mor... Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1803140-ap-photos-seattle-ravens-packers-texans-win.html 2013-01-07T00:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1802014-texans-beat-bengals-packers-rout-vikings.html More rematches ahead. After Green Bay routed Minnesota 24-10 Saturday night, it set up a trip to San Francisco. The 49ers beat the Packers at Lambeau Field to open the season. The Packers didn't let 2,000-yard rusher Adrian Peterson run over them again. Indeed, Packers fullback John Kuhn had a bigger impact with two touchdowns. ... Sun, 06 Jan 2013 03:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1802014-texans-beat-bengals-packers-rout-vikings.html 2013-01-06T03:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1801992-houston-beats-bengals-19-13-wild-card-playoff.html HOUSTON (AP) — J.J. Watt swatted away passes, Arian Foster ran away from tacklers and the Houston Texans did just enough to knock Cincinnati out of the playoffs for the second straight year. Matt Schaub made his first postseason start a successful one when Foster's 1-yard touchdown in the third quarter helped the Texans to a 19-13 AFC wild-card win over t... Sun, 06 Jan 2013 02:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1801992-houston-beats-bengals-19-13-wild-card-playoff.html 2013-01-06T02:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1801802-texans-lead-bengals-16-10-third-quarter.html HOUSTON (AP) — Arian Foster ran for a long-awaited touchdown and set a little postseason history on Saturday, leading the Houston Texans to a 16-10 lead over the Cincinnati Bengals after three quarters of their playoff rematch. The Texans dominated but had to settle for Shayne Graham's three field goals in the first half. Foster finally got into the end z... Sat, 05 Jan 2013 23:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1801802-texans-lead-bengals-16-10-third-quarter.html 2013-01-05T23:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1796502-12-playoff-teams-flaws-to.html The NFL's dandy dozen is set — and truth be told, a little scared. Nobody's perfect, and all the teams that made the playoffs face potential pitfalls that could derail their dreams of partying down Bourbon Street in February. The Denver Broncos are riding a league-best 11-game winning streak as Peyton Manning seeks to cap his incredible comeback with anot... Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1796502-12-playoff-teams-flaws-to.html 2013-01-02T21:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792404-redskins-win-nfc-east-broncos-top-seed-afc.html RG3 and the Washington Redskins are heading to the playoffs as NFC East champions. By winning their seventh straight game, the Redskins rolled to their first division title in 13 years with a 28-18 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. Next up for Robert Griffin III & Co.: a home playoff matchup next Sunday with the Seahawks — the third straigh... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792404-redskins-win-nfc-east-broncos-top-seed-afc.html 2012-12-31T03:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792308-pagano-returns-indianapolis-beats-texans-28-16.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Chuck Pagano put on his dancing shoes and savored every moment of Sunday's postgame celebration. He took his customary linebacker stance on the sideline, hands on bended knees. He signaled touchdowns when the Colts scored, patted Deji Karim on the helmet after a 101-yard kickoff return for a game-changing touchdown, and gestured for pe... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:54:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792308-pagano-returns-indianapolis-beats-texans-28-16.html 2012-12-31T02:54:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1784702-vikings-deny-texans-home-field-playoff-advantage.html HOUSTON (AP) — 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 2,000-yard mark, yet helped the Vikings' postseason chances with a 23-6 upset of the Texans on Sunday. Christian Ponder threw a touchdown pass, Toby Gerhart added a score and Blair Walsh kicke... Mon, 24 Dec 2012 01:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1784702-vikings-deny-texans-home-field-playoff-advantage.html 2012-12-24T01:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1775108-broncos-gallop-top-spot-ap-pro32-rankings.html NEW YORK (AP) — A nine-game winning streak has Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos on top of the AP Pro32 NFL power rankings for the first time. The latest win came on the road, 34-17 at Baltimore, and was impressive enough to lift the Broncos to No. 1 by three points over the San Francisco 49ers. AFC West champion Denver (11-3) and playoff-bound San Fr... Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1775108-broncos-gallop-top-spot-ap-pro32-rankings.html 2012-12-18T22:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1772708-peterson-remaining-focused-while-chasing-dickerson.html EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The record many thought would never be broken is right there in front of him, and Adrian Peterson can smell it. His powerful legs have been chewing up the yards at a staggering pace over these last two months, chasing down Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing mark with the relentlessness that helped him come back from a devast... Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1772708-peterson-remaining-focused-while-chasing-dickerson.html 2012-12-17T21:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1772038-football-predicting-nfl-fools-game.html So you think you know the NFL? Perhaps you can predict the future, tame the weather and forecast winning lottery numbers, too. Those claiming to know what will happen in pro football need only look at what went on this wild weekend, which featured a half-dozen super matchups that didn't turn out quite so super. Nothi... Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1772038-football-predicting-nfl-fools-game.html 2012-12-17T17:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1770490-texans-clinch-afc-south-with-29-17-win-colts.html HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans won the AFC South on Sunday and immediately shifted their focus to the future. "We have bigger goals," Andre Johnson said after Houston's 29-17 win over the Colts. "What we're focused on now is winning and getting home-field advantage throughout the playoffs." The Texans host Minnesota next week and finish the regular sea... Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1770490-texans-clinch-afc-south-with-29-17-win-colts.html 2012-12-17T11:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762592-indianapolis-ready-to-face-texans-big-test.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Things are getting pretty simple in Indianapolis. Win one more game and the Colts are in the playoffs. Win the next two and Bruce Arians sets the NFL record for wins by an interim head coach. Win all three and they're AFC South champs with a home playoff game. The first hurdle is a big one: Sunday's game is at Houst... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762592-indianapolis-ready-to-face-texans-big-test.html 2012-12-12T21:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1761914-bengals-recognize-eagles-quit.html The Philadelphia Eagles haven't completely given up on the season. They damaged Tampa Bay's playoff chances last weekend and get an opportunity Thursday night to do the same to the Cincinnati Bengals. It's a critical game for the Bengals (No. 16 in the AP Pro32). At 7-6, they are in the midst of the AFC wild-card race, tied with the Steelers and a game in... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1761914-bengals-recognize-eagles-quit.html 2012-12-12T20:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1759806-texans-win-colts-to-clinch-afc-south.html HOUSTON (AP) — 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 in a suddenly critical AFC South game. With a win, the Texans (11-2) can clinch their second straight division title. "We've got issues," coach Gary Kubiak said Tuesday, a day after the 42-14 dr... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1759806-texans-win-colts-to-clinch-afc-south.html 2012-12-11T22:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1757618-brady-throws-4-tds-patriots-top-texans-42-14.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Just another game for the New England Patriots. Just a wire-to-wire domination of the team with the NFL's best record. So when their 42-14 Monday night rout of the Houston Texans was complete, there were few big smiles and no loud music in the Patriots locker room. They've been here before — many times. "We've played in a countles... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 07:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1757618-brady-throws-4-tds-patriots-top-texans-42-14.html 2012-12-11T07:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1757374-patriots-rout-texans-42-14-key-afc-matchup.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady can't stop smiling these days. Or winning. Five days after becoming a father for a third time — something that brings the biggest grin of all to his face — Brady threw four touchdown passes, leading the Patriots to a 42-14 rout of the Houston Texans. If the game was a measuring stick in the AFC, New E... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 04:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1757374-patriots-rout-texans-42-14-key-afc-matchup.html 2012-12-11T04:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1757270-brady-throws-4-td-passes-pats-lead-texans-28-7.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes as the New England Patriots turned their much-hyped game against the Houston Texans into a mismatch, leading 28-7 after the third quarter on Monday night. The Texans (11-1) entered with the NFL's best record. The Patriots (9-3) had the AFC's third-best mark. But New England, with plenty of big... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 03:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1757270-brady-throws-4-td-passes-pats-lead-texans-28-7.html 2012-12-11T03:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1752056-texans-wr-johnson-asks-teammates-to-push.html HOUSTON (AP) — Andre Johnson sometimes has to tell his teammates how lucky they are to be on one of the NFL's best teams. For years, Johnson languished on terrible Texans teams. Now, the star receiver shares stories of the tough times, a reminder to appreciate this season and keep working for more. Johnson is the only player currently with Houston (11-1) ... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1752056-texans-wr-johnson-asks-teammates-to-push.html 2012-12-07T22:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1749628-schwartz-decisions-dissected-disappointing-year.html ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Over their last three home games, the Detroit Lions have been good enough to be ahead of some of the NFL's better teams — Green Bay, Houston and Indianapolis — with less than 2 minutes to go. They lost every one of those games, leaving the Lions with twice as many losses as wins with four games left — including Sunday night at Gre... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1749628-schwartz-decisions-dissected-disappointing-year.html 2012-12-06T22:24:00Z