Houston Texans

1. Houston Texans @HoustonTexans

   Osweiler: "Anytime I can get the ball to Hop, I'm going to do it."

   1/8/2017, 1:38:17 AM

2. Texans Headlines

   • Houston Moves to Divisional Round • Brock Osweiler Helps Lead Team to Win • Defense Balls Out vs. Cook, Raiders

3. Houston Texans

   Texans Roll Over Cook, Raiders in Wild-Card Win

   Adam Wellsvia Bleacher Report
   

4. A photo posted by NFL on ESPN (@espnnfl)

5. 💬 What They're Saying

   All the post-game interviews and hot takes

6. John McClain @McClain_on_NFL

   Texans: Reasons for optimism after win over Raiders https://t.co/30aqhnugki

   1/8/2017, 1:37:26 AM

7. Houston Texans @HoustonTexans

   Osweiler: "I think it just goes back to having confidence in my teammates. Believing in what you see and just rip it."

   1/8/2017, 1:36:48 AM

8. Aaron Wilson @AaronWilson_NFL

   Brock Osweiler 'Just go out there and rip it and have fun'

   1/8/2017, 1:36:20 AM

9. Houston Texans @HoustonTexans

   O'Brien on #Texans defense: "We make it difficult on a lot of quarterbacks."

   1/8/2017, 1:09:28 AM

10. Houston Texans @HoustonTexans

    O'Brien on offense: "I like the fact that we were more consistent than we have been. I thought the attitude on the sidelines was great."

    1/8/2017, 1:10:18 AM

11. Charles Robinson @CharlesRobinson

    #Texans owner Bob McNair said unequivocally that coach O'Brien will be back next season. Said reports he'd be fired had they lost were false

    1/8/2017, 1:10:28 AM

12. Houston Texans @HoustonTexans

    Osweiler on the win: "It means a lot, but more importantly, it means a lot to this football team." 💻 | 📱:… https://t.co/ArOhMrSiVX

    1/8/2017, 1:35:30 AM

13. Aaron Wilson @AaronWilson_NFL

    Brock Osweiler 'It means a lot. More importantly it means a lot to this football team'

    1/8/2017, 1:35:18 AM

14. FanRag Sports @FanRagSports

    #Raiders' rookie QB Connor Cook makes history in more ways than one against #Texans: https://t.co/U1UYdPoc9y #OAKvsHOU

    1/8/2017, 1:34:53 AM

15. Aaron Wilson @AaronWilson_NFL

    Bob McNair 'I guess we'll go to New England. Last time we went up there we shot ourselves in the foot'

    1/8/2017, 1:09:01 AM

16. Houston Texans @HoustonTexans

    O'Brien: "I thought, overall, it was probably our best game of the year."

    1/8/2017, 1:04:33 AM

17. Houston Texans @HoustonTexans

    O'Brien: "I thought everybody on offense did a great job today."

    1/8/2017, 1:05:23 AM

18. NFL on Reddit @NFLonReddit

    Post Game Thread: Oakland Raiders (12-4) at Houston Texans (9-7) https://t.co/sw5728svYM #reddit #nfl

    1/8/2017, 1:33:12 AM

19. NFL on Reddit @NFLonReddit

    [highlight] Jadeveon Clowney makes juggling interception vs Oakland https://t.co/X7NPtYGFKv #reddit #nfl

    1/8/2017, 1:33:10 AM

20. NFL on Reddit @NFLonReddit

    Under Bill O'Brien, the Texans are 18-0 when leading at halftime. The Texans lead the Raiders 20-7 at… https://t.co/cGoFUCjat9 #reddit #nfl

    1/8/2017, 1:33:10 AM

21. 📝 Recap and Analysis

    Here's what the experts are saying

22. Houston Texans

    Osweiler Finds Redemption in Leading Texans to Playoff Win

    Sarah Barshopvia ESPN.com
    

23. NFL @NFL

    The @HoustonTexans are moving on! #WeAreTexans #NFLPlayoffs https://t.co/0R8ZGxgCtU

    1/8/2017, 12:56:48 AM

24. Sarah Barshop @sarahbarshop

    Owner Bob McNair said Bill O'Brien will be back as head coach next season. According to him, there's no way O'Brien would have been fired.

    1/8/2017, 1:32:53 AM

25. Eye on Football @EyeOnNFL

    Texans HC: Bill O’Brien says Brock Osweiler will start at QB next week https://t.co/wZGGLoUvsx https://t.co/BvfD7xgoUQ

    1/8/2017, 1:31:59 AM

26. Sarah Barshop @sarahbarshop

    Texans owner Bob McNair said Bill O'Brien will be back as Houston's head coach next season. According to McNair,... https://t.co/yumYpbO7eB

    1/8/2017, 1:31:55 AM

27. A photo posted by Bleacher Report (@bleacherreport)

28. Injury Updates

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29. Connor Cook Gets One Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman Back

    Maybe it's time for Matt McGloin to get another shot.

    OAKLAND RAIDERS @RAIDERS

    Rodney Hudson is back in at center.

    1/7/2017, 11:43:51 PM

30. Pro Football Rumors @pfrumors

    Brock Osweiler To Start Next Week https://t.co/2cnK0srWta https://t.co/8IYRbaILL4

    1/8/2017, 1:26:03 AM

31. A photo posted by Sports Illustrated (@sportsillustrated)

32. Aaron Wilson @AaronWilson_NFL

    Quintin Demps (hamstring) out for the rest of the game

    1/8/2017, 12:16:25 AM

33. #BrockStar Balling Out 🔥

    Let's go!

34. Alex Marvez @alexmarvez

    As reported elsewhere, @49ers were intrigued by Bill O'Brien as potential HC if fired by @HoustonTexans. Not happening per @AaronWilson_NFL

    1/8/2017, 1:23:12 AM

35. OAKLAND RAIDERS @RAIDERS

    The Texans came out on top, 27-14. Game Recap: https://t.co/eyB39lTtYO https://t.co/UXsaREEreg

    1/8/2017, 1:21:47 AM

36. gifdsports @gifdsports

    Brock Osweiler swag https://t.co/rS8GbCxEBR

    1/8/2017, 12:13:27 AM

37. Kevin Clark @bykevinclark

    I've seen enough. Give Brock Osweiler an extension.

    1/7/2017, 9:58:05 PM

38. Eye on Football @EyeOnNFL

    Texans sticking with Bill O’Brien, and Brock Osweiler https://t.co/H553o8JSlN https://t.co/cnWgOzlbHZ

    1/8/2017, 1:21:39 AM

39. Aaron Wilson @AaronWilson_NFL

    Duane Brown on Bill O'Brien 'we have a ton of respect for him'

    1/8/2017, 1:20:44 AM

40. FanSportsClips @FanSportsClips

    samechols: Osweiler showing off the wheels ABC NFL Playoff: Raiders at Texans https://t.co/NySeFLq3NJ https://t.co/lJROVPWU7t

    1/8/2017, 12:12:04 AM

41. Mike Vernon @M_Vernon

    BROCK STARR

    1/8/2017, 12:11:36 AM

42. ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk

    Texans give their coach a vote of confidence and announce their starting quarterback after a playoff win #asexpected https://t.co/LAG0p0aVUs

    1/8/2017, 1:20:40 AM

43. Houston Texans @HoustonTexans

    Clowney: "I don't care who we play. We are going to play at a high level."

    1/8/2017, 1:20:26 AM

44. The Falcoholic @TheFalcoholic

    Osweiler's 2012 Flacco-like run will be magical

    1/7/2017, 11:08:40 PM

45. Mercilus Helps Lead Texans to Win

    🐐 Give it up for this guy

46. Pro Football Weekly @PFWeekly

    #Texans visit either #Patriots or #Chiefs next week; Osweiler to start, per O’Brien: https://t.co/Hpl6p8CF7r

    1/8/2017, 1:20:09 AM

47. Houston Texans @HoustonTexans

    Clowney: "Things didn't go well earlier in my career but things are on the right track now."

    1/8/2017, 1:19:53 AM

48. Mercilus' Agent Will Save This Tweet

    Mercilus had 7.5 sacks during the season. He already has two sacks and three tackles for a loss tonight.

    Matt Miller @nfldraftscout

    #Texans are getting a steal with Whitney Mercilus' contract. https://t.co/OIpULma29y

    1/7/2017, 11:43:31 PM

49. Houston Texans @HoustonTexans

    Second sack of the day for @Merci380! #NoMerci https://t.co/8Dt935PSAQ

    1/7/2017, 11:42:57 PM

50. Houston Texans @HoustonTexans

    Clowney: "We got the win. That's all that matters."

    1/8/2017, 1:19:18 AM

51. Houston Texans @HoustonTexans

    Clowney: "No matter what the outside says, we are just going to keep fighting all season long."

    1/8/2017, 1:18:15 AM

52. Nathan Jahnke @PFF_NateJahnke

    Whitney Mercilus today: 4 run stops 3 hurries 2 sacks 1 playoff win

    1/8/2017, 1:05:52 AM

53. Texans PR @TexansPR

    .@HoustonTexans OLB @Merci380 is now tied for the most postseason sacks in franchise history (5.0). #TexansPlayoffs

    1/7/2017, 11:39:08 PM

54. A photo posted by Houston Texans (@houstontexans)

55. The Ringer @ringer

    If only for one week, Brock Osweiler gets to thumb over his $37M check and feel great about himself. @sheaserrano https://t.co/fef8fUua2G

    1/8/2017, 1:18:07 AM

56. What You Missed: Texans vs. Raiders

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57. Houston Texans @HoustonTexans

    Clowney: "We're just trying to find ways to win. It was all around good defense, offense." 💻 | 📱: https://t.co/qZvBoB1QQU

    1/8/2017, 1:17:52 AM

58. Ian Rapoport @RapSheet

    #Texans coach Bill O'Brien says post-game that QB Brock Osweiler will start next week in the divisional round

    1/8/2017, 1:17:38 AM

59. Sarah Barshop @sarahbarshop

    Connor Cook's pass was intercepted by safety Corey Moore. Excellent game by the Texans' defense today.

    1/8/2017, 12:35:57 AM

60. Chat Sports @ChatSports

    Raiders aren't done fighting. Connor Cook hits Andre Holmes for the TD to make it 27-14. #RaiderNation #HOUvsOAK https://t.co/1AcR4DcLBI

    1/8/2017, 12:26:58 AM

61. USA TODAY Sports NFL @usatoday_nfl

    So now the Texans wait to see who they play next https://t.co/WL9AuxdxIE

    1/8/2017, 1:17:36 AM

62. John McClain @McClain_on_NFL

    Game balls for Texans after playoff win over Raiders https://t.co/F20CQphpZr

    1/8/2017, 1:17:30 AM

63. Texans PR @TexansPR

    The #Raiders 10 punts today are the most forced by the @HoustonTexans in a single postseason game. #TexansPlayoffs

    1/8/2017, 12:02:52 AM

64. Nick Scurfield @NickScurfield

    The Raiders gained less than 100 yards in the first 3 quarters. Texans' defense is pretty good

    1/8/2017, 12:08:25 AM

65. John McClain @McClain_on_NFL

    Breaking down Texans' potential AFC divisional round opponents https://t.co/qd0arOY6EE

    1/8/2017, 1:17:28 AM

66. Shawn Patrick Ramsey @ShawnPRamsey

    Osweiler was decent, but don't think he'll be able to put up points against Pats or Chiefs #Texans

    1/8/2017, 1:17:20 AM

67. At This Point You'll See More While Covering Your Eyes

    The Raiders are nothing without Derek Carr.

    ESPN Stats & Info @ESPNStatsInfo

    The Raiders have failed to gain a yard on 25 of their 43 plays (58%)

    1/8/2017, 12:03:58 AM

68. ESPN Stats & Info @ESPNStatsInfo

    Most sacks, Texans playoff history: Whitney Mercilus, J.J. Watt and Brooks Reed, 5 each

    1/7/2017, 11:47:50 PM

69. Matt Miller @nfldraftscout

    Did you watch Khalil Mack and Jadeveon Clowney tonight? https://t.co/5K8mRMy8fa

    1/8/2017, 1:15:54 AM

70. John McClain @McClain_on_NFL

    McNair said he "chuckled' at reports he might have fired OB.

    1/8/2017, 1:15:31 AM

71. Sportsnet Stats @SNstats

    DeAndre Hopkins records his 1st TD rec at home since September 18th. #Texans have won 5 straight home games when he records a TD reception.

    1/7/2017, 11:08:25 PM

72. Bestsonic @bestsonicplays

    #OAKvsHOU HOPKINS TOUCHDOWN! Texans with a big lead of 7-20 with almost a minute left in the first half https://t.co/VX4LM6ceGj

    1/7/2017, 11:03:25 PM

73. Houston Texans @HoustonTexans

    O'Brien on Clowney: "He's really stepped up and made a bunch of big plays for us. It has to continue."

    1/8/2017, 1:14:11 AM

74. John McClain @McClain_on_NFL

    Bob McNair denied reports he would have fired O'Brien if Texans lost. Said no way he would have been fired. Said OB will be back.

    1/8/2017, 1:14:07 AM

75. NFL @NFL

    An absolute DIME from @bosweiler17 to @Nukdabomb. WOW. #OAKvsHOU #NFLPlayoffs https://t.co/nb0VfyaXxe

    1/7/2017, 11:01:30 PM

76. NFL on ESPN @ESPNNFL

    Hopkins is smiling after that TD. https://t.co/S8cahylYS6

    1/7/2017, 11:04:11 PM

77. A photo posted by NFL on ESPN (@espnnfl)

78. StatsCentre @StatsCentre

    #Texans beat the #Raiders 27-14 in AFC #WildCard game- OAK's 6th straight road playoff loss. Last win: 1980 AFC Championship vs the Chargers

    1/8/2017, 1:12:57 AM

79. ESPN Stats & Info @ESPNStatsInfo

    DeAndre Hopkins has 67 receiving yards, more than he had in any 1st half during the 2016 season (first receiving TD since Wk 13 at Packers)

    1/7/2017, 11:04:15 PM

80. Houston Texans @HoustonTexans

    Live look in at the #Texans D right now... https://t.co/JCkToceYfL

    1/7/2017, 10:54:57 PM

81. NFL on ESPN @ESPNNFL

    Jadeveon Clowney and the Houston Texans are moving on to the next round. https://t.co/PjsTBYQPQe

    1/8/2017, 1:12:47 AM

82. SportsRadio 610 @SportsRadio610

    #Texans HC Bill O'Brien confirms that @bosweiler17 will start for the @HoustonTexans in the #NFLPlayoffs Div. Rd. > https://t.co/IncrwA8WH5

    1/8/2017, 1:12:38 AM

83. John McClain @McClain_on_NFL

    In O'Brien's 3 seasons, Texans are 18-0 when leading at halftime.

    1/7/2017, 10:53:07 PM

84. J.J. Watt is at the Game

    In case you haven't noticed...

85. Houston Texans @HoustonTexans

    O'Brien on Osweiler: "He had a good week of practice. He works very hard. He prepared very hard."

    1/8/2017, 1:12:41 AM

86. Christopher Price @cpriceNFL

    6 Patriots’ related thoughts on Saturday’s win for Texans: No more reaction shots of J.J. Watt, please https://t.co/TgLlDS4mpk via @WEEI

    1/8/2017, 1:12:20 AM

87. Pete Blackburn @PeteBlackburn

    "Teams line up at the 40" [cut to JJ Watt] "Here's the snap" [cut to JJ Watt] "Throw is away" [cut to JJ Watt] "And it is.." [cut t

    1/7/2017, 11:10:30 PM

88. Eric Edholm @Eric_Edholm

    J.J. Watt credited with 3 enthusiasm sacks in the first half, by ESPN Stats & Info

    1/7/2017, 11:08:05 PM

89. Houston Texans @HoustonTexans

    O'Brien: "Our players worked very hard to get to this point."

    1/8/2017, 1:10:57 AM

90. Eye on Football @EyeOnNFL

    Latest from NFL: Clowney helps Texans beat Raiders 27-14 https://t.co/8RNB88QFEx https://t.co/9ECr8wBnCG

    1/8/2017, 1:10:53 AM

91. Jerry Thornton @jerrythornton1

    If a UFO lands on the 50 yard line in Houston, one ABC camera crew would be getting JJ Watt's reaction shot

    1/7/2017, 10:45:37 PM

92. More Raiders Highlights

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93. Eye on Football @EyeOnNFL

    Osweiler returns to lead Texans over Oakland 27-14 https://t.co/lCOarmoBsl https://t.co/uvWaDKDqeB

    1/8/2017, 1:10:55 AM

94. NFL Spin Zone @NFLSpinZone

    #Texans defense, Brock Osweiler (!!!) too much for depleted #Raiders. Highlights, recap, more. #OAKvsHOU… https://t.co/V5DW7SzNeG

    1/8/2017, 1:10:18 AM

95. Chat Sports @ChatSports

    And the #Raiders get on the board! Latavius Murray takes it in from one yard out to make it 10-7. #RaiderNation #HOUvsOAK https://t.co/ANBZfSBIQg

    1/7/2017, 10:19:00 PM

96. FanSportsClips @FanSportsClips

    topsportsplays: First the raiders blow it...now the Texans...lol ABC NFL Playoff: Raiders a… https://t.co/xosSTwoIIC https://t.co/XtfPSEoacz

    1/7/2017, 10:16:16 PM

97. FanRag Sports @FanRagSports

    Despite beating the #Raiders, Bill O'Brien's future with the #Texans remains in doubt writes @JFMcMullen: https://t.co/g2OaGY0TlP

    1/8/2017, 1:09:45 AM

98. NFL on ESPN @ESPNNFL

    DeAndre Hopkins back in the endzone again. https://t.co/KhtJWfymgU

    1/8/2017, 1:08:51 AM

99. Houston Texans @HoustonTexans

    #CurrentMood https://t.co/nEHTqZ7BFx

    1/7/2017, 10:06:21 PM

100. ESPN Stats & Info @ESPNStatsInfo

     Jadeveon Clowney: 1st career NFL interception. He didn't have any in college.

     1/7/2017, 10:01:00 PM

101. A photo posted by Aaron Dana (@aaronhdana)

102. A photo posted by Sports News (@sportsposters)

103. Chat Sports @ChatSports

     Here's the impressive pick by Jadeveon Clowney that led to the #Texans TD. #OAKvTEX #wearetexans https://t.co/amLqxgKYJT

     1/7/2017, 10:01:02 PM

104. Time 4 Texans @Time4Texans

     Texans_TT RT SportsQuotient: What concentration by Jadeveon Clowney! https://t.co/RpCxLw8evb #Texans

     1/7/2017, 10:02:31 PM

105. Aaron Wilson @AaronWilson_NFL

     Bob McNair on Bill O'Brien 'I'm not going to fire him' said reports untrue said already planning to have him back next year

     1/8/2017, 1:08:01 AM

106. Houston Texans @HoustonTexans

     O'Brien: "I'm really proud of these players. I've always been proud to be the head coach of this team."

     1/8/2017, 1:07:49 AM

107. Lamar Miller Walks in Easy....

     Miller missed two weeks due to an ankle injury. He's on fresh wheels now.

108. 🤔

     Zach Kruse @zachkruse2

     https://t.co/bb2fRQAkPq

     1/7/2017, 9:48:00 PM

109. A photo posted by NFL on ESPN (@espnnfl)

110. Pro Football Focus @PFF

     Top-graded #Texans defenders today: CB A.J. Bouye, 88.6 ED Jadeveon Clowney, 86.9 CB Robert Nelson, 86.3 LB Brian… https://t.co/8RnRnpgaYQ

     1/8/2017, 1:07:17 AM

111. NFL @NFL

     That @HoustonTexans defense... SWARMING. #OAKvsHOU #NFLPlayoffs https://t.co/n0Ayed4beL

     1/7/2017, 9:49:32 PM

112. NFLonCBS @NFLonCBS

     This guy looks SO familiar. https://t.co/4KrKNfl8qU

     1/7/2017, 9:46:51 PM

113. Aaron Wilson @AaronWilson_NFL

     Bob McNair on Brock Osweiler 'He did a good job.'

     1/8/2017, 1:07:07 AM

114. Around The NFL @AroundTheNFL

     Bill O'Brien announces Brock Osweiler will start next week

     1/8/2017, 1:06:53 AM

115. NFL on ESPN @ESPNNFL

     Here comes the Texans' defense. https://t.co/ey5lAgJqcG

     1/7/2017, 9:44:11 PM

116. Will Brinson @WillBrinson

     If Brock Osweiler ends up with more pass attempts than Lamar Miller has rush attempts the Texans are going to lose by 20.

     1/7/2017, 9:41:12 PM