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What's that phrase NFL types love to utter? "On any given Sunday." The Texans almost fell victim to that cliché against the woebegone Raiders, who stayed in the fight for four quarters before C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins teamed up to finally put Las Vegas away as Houston won its seventh straight game. Derek Stingley Jr., who drew a host of cross-sport comparisons from teammates, also stepped up with the first defensive touchdown of his career.
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 | Greg Rajan, Weekend Sports Editor |
NFL Week 16: Texans 23, Raiders 21
Photo by: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Dynamic duo delivers
The late heroics from C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins drew comparisons to a legendary sports duo after the Texans beat the Raiders for their seventh straight win.
- Highr praise for young star: If you ask Texans players to come up with a comparison for Derek Stingley Jr., get ready for a wild analogy, because they love their cornerback, especially after his pick-six against the Raiders. Read More
- Report card: Jonathan M. Alexander grades the Texans' performance in their Week 16 win. Read More
- Playoff picture: The Texans remain in the No. 7 spot in the AFC and in position for the last wild-card spot in the postseason. Read More
- Key play: The Texans' offense largely struggled until Nick Chubb broke off a long run that helped Houston score its only offensive touchdown against the Raiders. Read More
- How it happened: The Texans' offense awoke in time to hold off the freefalling Raiders to extend Houston's win streak, which is now the NFL's longest. Read More
- Around the league: A look at the other Week 16 games across the NFL with playoff races at a fever pitch. Read More
Rockets / NBA
Photo by: Justine Willard, Associated Press
Can't handle prosperity — again
The Rockets again led by double digits in the fourth quarter only to see the Kings rally before taking the win late in overtime after a defensive miscue.
- Eason returns: For the first time since mid-November, Tari Eason was in the Rockets' rotation as he returned for the game against the Kings. Read More
College Football
Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle
Preview of coming attractions
UH will have several prominent recruits enrolling early and getting valuable practice time ahead of Saturday's Texas Bowl against LSU.
- Manziel explains: Former Texas A&M star Johnny Manziel no-showed his appearance on ESPN's College GameDay before the Aggies' loss to Miami. He posted an apology and a bit of an explanation Sunday. Read More
College Volleyball
Photo by: Tyler Schank, NCAA Photos Via Getty Images
Best in the land
Texas A&M won its first NCAA volleyball title with a sweep of Kentucky and third win over a No. 1 seed in the tournament.
High School Football
Photo by: Smiley N. Pool, Staff Photographer
'Super proud' of title trek
Willie Gaston won his first championship as North Shore's head coach. Still, the Mustangs alumnus made sure to direct the praise to others after a tougher-than-usual road for his squad.
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