Texans Dominate Browns in AFC Playoffs

The Houston Texans put on a spectacular show in the AFC Divisional Round, dominating the Cleveland Browns in a playoff matchup at NRG Stadium. Head Coach DeMeco Ryans guided his team to an impressive victory, igniting the home crowd with their stellar performance.

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Following their win, the Texans eagerly await the results of the remaining Super Wild Card Round games, which will determine their next opponent and whether they play at home or on the road. If they secure a home game, ticket sales will be announced at a later date.

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The game kicked off with the Texans winning the toss and opting to defer. The Browns received the opening kickoff, starting their first offensive drive at their own 25-yard line. Quarterback Joe Flacco quickly connected with Jerome Ford on a play-action pass, gaining a first down and advancing to the 36-yard line. However, the Browns struggled to maintain momentum as Denzel Perryman made a decisive play in the backfield, sacking Ford for a loss of four yards.

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On third down, the raucous NRG Stadium crowd roared as Flacco targeted Kareem Hunt in the flat, only for him to be brought down by Derek Stingley Jr., resulting in a loss of six yards. The Browns were forced to punt, and Corey Bojorquez’s powerful kick traveled 52 yards before being fair caught by Desmond King II at the Texans’ 17-yard line.

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The Texans took over on offense, with their first drive starting on their own 17-yard line. Quarterback C.J. Stroud, who got the start for Houston, completed a short pass to Devin Singletary for a gain of three yards. On the next play, Stroud found his favorite target, Nico Collins, streaking down the field, hitting him in stride and gaining significant yardage.