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John McClain’s power rankings: Week 9

Texans running back Arian Foster has 659 rushing yards on the season so far. (Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle)
The Atlanta Falcons rank first, and the Jacksonville Jaguars placed last. Where did the Texans land? More »

Texans’ path to the playoffs taking shape

The manhandling of the Ravens, which included four sacks of Joe Flacco by Antonio Smith and Co., takes on added significance because of what it does for the Texans when it comes to their head-to-head tiebreakers for the playoffs. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle)

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Mario Williams is looking forward to his return to Reliant Stadium. (AP Photo/David Duprey, File)

Re-energized Williams ‘excited’ to face former team

The surgery Mario Williams had to fix his sprained left wrist appears to also have done plenty in repairing the Buffalo Bills’ high-priced defensive end’s self-confidence.  More »

Photos: AstroTurf at Reliant Stadium

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A more forgiving brand of AstroTurf than was used in the Astrodome is ready for play at Reliant Stadium. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

Reliant Stadium adds AstroTurf with state title games in mind

Forty-six years and about 150 yards removed from the building that made it a household name, AstroTurf arrived Monday at Reliant Stadium. A considerably updated version of the carpet on which the Astros played in 1966 and on which Earl Campbell bulldozed defenders in the late 1970s was rolled out at Reliant Stadium, where it will be used for high school playoff games as early as next month and, potentially, high school championship games in 2013.  More »
Darryl Sharpton hopes to return to the practice field soon. (Brett Coomer/Chronicle)

ILB Daryl Sharpton ‘very, very close’ to practicing

The Texans aren’t going to take any risks with inside linebacker Daryl Sharpton’s recovery, but his recovery is progressing.  More »
Terrell McClain (97) was picked by the Panthers in the third round of the 2011 draft. (Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press)

Texans add DT Terrell McClain to active roster

The Texans came out of the bye week filling out their roster with defensive tackle Terrell McClain.  More »
After getting five consecutive days off, the Texans (6-1) begin preparation for the Bills (3-4), who also are coming off an open date. ( Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle )

Midseason break ends with Bills on Texans’ minds

After getting five consecutive days off, the Texans (6-1) begin preparation for the Bills (3-4), who also are coming off an open date.  More »
After a slow start, J.J. Watt and the Texans gave the Ravens more than they could handle in the second half. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle)

Texans at the break: Midseason awards

TEXANS AT THE BREAK: Texans aim to become rare 6-1 team to win Super Bowl | Texans remain focused | Midseason report card | Midseason awards | Five questions for the remainder of the season Offensive MVP Arian Foster, RB: Leads the league with 659 yards and 10 touchdowns. Defensive MVP J.J. Watt, DE: Leads [...]  More »
Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak knows the road to the playoffs will not be easy. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Texans at the break: Midseason grades

TEXANS AT THE BREAK: Texans aim to become rare 6-1 team to win Super Bowl | Texans remain focused | Midseason report card | Midseason awards | Five questions for the remainder of the season Overall — A- If not for the 42-24 blowout loss against Green Bay, this grade would be better. They haven’t [...]  More »