Texans facing ascending player in Chiefs tackle Eric Fisher: chron

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Texans facing ascending player in Chiefs tackle Eric Fisher

Texans facing ascending player in Chiefs tackle Eric Fisher

Texans facing ascending player in Chiefs tackle Eric FisherPhoto: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 17 Caption Close Image 1 of 17 Kansas City Chiefs tackle Eric Fisher (72) argues with Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) during the third quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston.( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Kansas City Chiefs tackle Eric Fisher (72) argues with Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) during the third quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle Image 2 of 17 Kansas City (1-0) plus-2 ½ at Houston (1-0) Texans 24-20 Kansas City (1-0) plus-2 ½ at Houston (1-0) Texans 24-20 Photo: Brett Coomer /Houston Chronicle Image 3 of 17 San Francisco (1-0) plus-13 at Carolina (0-1) Panthers 30-19 San Francisco (1-0) plus-13 at Carolina (0-1) Panthers 30-19 Photo: Grant Halverson/Getty Images Image 4 of 17 Dallas (0-1) plus-3 at Washington (0-1) Redskins 21-20 Dallas (0-1) plus-3 at Washington (0-1) Redskins 21-20 Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images Image 5 of 17 Miami (0-1) plus-6 ½ at New England (1-0) Patriots 23-13 Miami (0-1) plus-6 ½ at New England (1-0) Patriots 23-13 Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images Image 6 of 17 New Orleans (0-1) plus-4 ½ at NY Giants (1-0) Giants 33-30 New Orleans (0-1) plus-4 ½ at NY Giants (1-0) Giants 33-30 Photo: Bill Kostroun, Associated Press Image 7 of 17 Baltimore (1-0) minus-6 at Cleveland (0-1) Ravens 23-20 Baltimore (1-0) minus-6 at Cleveland (0-1) Ravens 23-20 Photo: Joe Mahoney, Associated Press Image 8 of 17 Tennessee (0-1) plus-6 at Detroit (1-0) Lions 31-27 Tennessee (0-1) plus-6 at Detroit (1-0) Lions 31-27 Photo: Uncredited, Getty Images Image 9 of 17 Cincinnati (1-0) plus-3 ½ at Pittsburgh (1-0) Steelers 24-23 Cincinnati (1-0) plus-3 ½ at Pittsburgh (1-0) Steelers 24-23 Photo: Gregory Shamus, Getty Images Image 10 of 17 Seattle (1-0) minus-6 at Los Angeles (0-1) Seahawks 20-17 Seattle (1-0) minus-6 at Los Angeles (0-1) Seahawks 20-17 Photo: Tony Avelar/AP Image 11 of 17 Tampa Bay (1-0) plus-6 ½ at Arizona (0-1) Cardinals 27-24 Tampa Bay (1-0) plus-6 ½ at Arizona (0-1) Cardinals 27-24 Photo: Ross D. Franklin, Associated Press Image 12 of 17 Jacksonville (0-1) plus-3 at San Diego (0-1) Chargers 23-21 Jacksonville (0-1) plus-3 at San Diego (0-1) Chargers 23-21 Photo: Lenny Ignelzi, Associated Press Image 13 of 17 Indianapolis (0-1) plus-6 ½ at Denver (1-0) Broncos 27-23 Indianapolis (0-1) plus-6 ½ at Denver (1-0) Broncos 27-23 Photo: Jack Dempsey, Associated Press Image 14 of 17 Atlanta (0-1) plus-5 at Oakland (1-0) Raiders 33-30 Atlanta (0-1) plus-5 at Oakland (1-0) Raiders 33-30 Photo: Butch Dill, AP Image 15 of 17 Green Bay (1-0) minus-2 ½ at Minnesota (1-0) Vikings 21-20 Green Bay (1-0) minus-2 ½ at Minnesota (1-0) Vikings 21-20 Photo: Joe Robbins, Getty Images Image 16 of 17 Philadelphia (1-0) plus-3 at Chicago (1-0) Bears 21-19 Philadelphia (1-0) plus-3 at Chicago (1-0) Bears 21-19 Photo: Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images Image 17 of 17 Texans facing ascending player in Chiefs tackle Eric Fisher 1 / 17 Back to GalleryThe blocking and intensity of Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Eric Fisher have gone in a major upward direction over the past year.The former top overall pick was once regarded as soft and a disappointment.
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Texans vs. Chiefs

Texans vs. Chiefs

Let's state the facts here.Number of Madden Matchup previews I've written: 1Number of Texans regular season wins: 1Is it a coincidence that the Texans win every time I write this article?Is it just happenstance that when Madden stories start back up, wins follow?
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Texans different team than in playoff loss to Chiefs

Texans different team than in playoff loss to Chiefs

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Houston.The Texans certainly aren't dwelling on their 30-0 Wild-Card playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs as they prepare to face them again on Sunday.The biggest change is an upgrade at quarterback in Brock Osweiler after Brian Hoyer had five turnovers in the playoff loss.
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The Chiefs And Texans Are More Than AFC Afterthoughts

The Chiefs And Texans Are More Than AFC Afterthoughts

The AFC has an established hierarchy.The New England Patriots have appeared in the title game in five consecutive seasons, and teams only become legitimate AFC contenders after proving they can defeat the Pats.Denver has beaten New England three of the last four times the teams have played — including in last year's title game — and won the AFC West in five straight seasons.
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What Texans achieve against Chiefs will speak volumes about season

What Texans achieve against Chiefs will speak volumes about season

What Texans achieve against Chiefs will speak volumes about seasonPhoto: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer Maybe quarterback Brock Osweiler, right, can help the Texans and...It has been 371 days since Bill O'Brien first lost to Kansas City.
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