They’ve surrendered the fewest first downs per game, the second-lowest third-down conversion rate and boast the highest sack percentage in that span. Five of their eight opponents during this stretch have scored zero or one touchdowns.
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Steelers beat Browns 28-12, slide into AFC playoffs
The Steelers (10-6) earned a wild-card berth as a result of their win and the Buffalo Bills’ 22-17 victory over the New York Jets. This is a lot of points to lay on a road team but the Browns aren’t going to match what Ben Roethlisberger and Co.do offensively.
The reigning defensive player of the year, Texans defensive end/weapon J.J. Watt, has played very well this season, tallying 68 tackles and 14.5 sacks.
Jets loss to Bills sends Pittsburgh into AFC playoffs
Pettine enters with a 10-21 record , a mark made worse by the Browns’ disappointing performance on defense this season. However, a Steelers win coupled with a Jets loss to Buffalo would propel the Black and Gold into the playoff picture .
En route to the franchise’s first division championship in three seasons, it wasn’t surprising who stepped up to deliver for the Texans.
Saudis cut ties with Iran following Shiite cleric execution
However, Ayatollah Khamenei said the Shia cleric had been executed for his opposition to Saudi Arabia’s Sunni rulers. Hundreds of protesters later demonstrated in front of the embassy and in a central Tehran square.
The Houston Texans (8-7) host the Jacksonville Jaguars (5-10) on Sunday. No other team has had that much rotation at the game’s most important position in the last two seasons, and certainly no other team in recent memory has managed to make the playoffs under such ridiculous circumstances.
“They cause issues”, Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley said. Brandon Weeden became the fourth quarterback to start for the Texans last week when he led them to a win over the Titans. “There are bigger goals ahead of us”.
The positive emotions from knowing a playoff berth is so close took a shot today as starting left tackle Duane Brown was carted off the field late in the first quarter with an injury to his right leg. Chris Clark took over and they continued the drive, pushing the lead to 10-0 when Grimes grabbed his first career touchdown reception on a 12-yard pass early in the second quarter.
The Jaguars suffered a second-straight loss last week, falling to the New Orleans Saints, 38-27.
Brian Cushing forced a fumble by Denard Robinson that Watt recovered to give Houston the ball at the Jacksonville 42. Mercilus plucked the fumble out of the air to thwart a potential scoring drive with 9:16 left to play.
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Neal Sterling was being evaluated for a concussion. Hoyer showed the ability to effectively lead the offense when healthy this season, and Sunday’s return bodes well for his the franchise’s upcoming return to the playoffs.
