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If the Texans thought Sunday's 45-7 loss to the Jaguars was rough, the might be in for a rude awakening no Christmas Day when they face a Steelers team looking to bounce back after suffering a last-second loss to the Patriots. less
If the Texans thought Sunday's 45-7 loss to the Jaguars was rough, the might be in for a rude awakening no Christmas Day when they face a Steelers team looking to bounce back after suffering a last-second loss ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) walks off the field after the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) walks off the field after the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
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Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien talks to head linesman Ed Camp (134) during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien talks to head linesman Ed Camp (134) during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) reaches out to tackle Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) on a first down reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. Joseph was called for a horse collar pentalty on the play. less
Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) reaches out to tackle Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) on a first down reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank ... more
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Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) reaches out to tackle Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) on a first down reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. Joseph was called for a horse collar pentalty on the play. less
Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) reaches out to tackle Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) on a first down reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) loses the handle on the football as he throws a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) loses the handle on the football as he throws a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory (33) runs between ]Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) and outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory (33) runs between ]Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) and outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) loses the handle on the football as he throws a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) loses the handle on the football as he throws a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jaydon Mickens (85) is knocked out of bounds by Houston Texans strong safety Marcus Gilchrist (21) after making a first down reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jaydon Mickens (85) is knocked out of bounds by Houston Texans strong safety Marcus Gilchrist (21) after making a first down reception during the second quarter of an NFL ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jaydon Mickens (85) dives into the end zone past Houston Texans strong safety Marcus Gilchrist (21) for a 5-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jaydon Mickens (85) dives into the end zone past Houston Texans strong safety Marcus Gilchrist (21) for a 5-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of an NFL ... more
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Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph reaches out to catch a footbalkl before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph reaches out to catch a footbalkl before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
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Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney, right, lays down a bunt in front of running back Lamar Miller as they play a modified game of baseball before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney, right, lays down a bunt in front of running back Lamar Miller as they play a modified game of baseball before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) gets rid of the ball as he is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler (56) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) gets rid of the ball as he is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler (56) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) tackles Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) tackles Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Jalen Ramsey (20) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Jalen Ramsey (20) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) is chased out of the pocket by Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) is chased out of the pocket by Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (24) runs for a first down against the Houston Texans defense during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (24) runs for a first down against the Houston Texans defense during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws a pass as he is hit by Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws a pass as he is hit by Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) is stopped by Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Tashaun Gipson (39) at the line of scrimmage during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) is stopped by Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Tashaun Gipson (39) at the line of scrimmage during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) bends down holding his arm after Jacksonville Jaguaduring the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) bends down holding his arm after Jacksonville Jaguaduring the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Myles Jack (44) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans tight end Stephen Anderson (89) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Myles Jack (44) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans tight end Stephen Anderson (89) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars strong safety Barry Church (42) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars strong safety Barry Church (42) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jaydon Mickens (85) is knocked out of bounds by Houston Texans strong safety Marcus Gilchrist (21) after making a first down reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jaydon Mickens (85) is knocked out of bounds by Houston Texans strong safety Marcus Gilchrist (21) after making a first down reception during the second quarter of an NFL ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reaches up over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) for a 25-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reaches up over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) for a 25-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reaches up over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) for a 25-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reaches up over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) for a 25-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reaches up over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) for a 25-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reaches up over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) for a 25-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars fullback Tommy Bohanon (40) runs into the end zone past Houston Texans inside linebackers Dylan Cole (51) and Brian Cushing (56) for a 1-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars fullback Tommy Bohanon (40) runs into the end zone past Houston Texans inside linebackers Dylan Cole (51) and Brian Cushing (56) for a 1-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars fullback Tommy Bohanon (40) runs into the end zone past Houston Texans inside linebackers Dylan Cole (51) and Brian Cushing (56) for a 1-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars fullback Tommy Bohanon (40) runs into the end zone past Houston Texans inside linebackers Dylan Cole (51) and Brian Cushing (56) for a 1-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien looks onto the field during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien looks onto the field during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) loses the football as he is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) loses the football as he is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (24) is tackled by Houston Texans defensive end Carlos Watkins (91) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (24) is tackled by Houston Texans defensive end Carlos Watkins (91) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) comes down with a reception against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) comes down with a reception against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) is stopped at the line of scrimmage by Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Tashaun Gipson (39) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) is stopped at the line of scrimmage by Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Tashaun Gipson (39) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory (33) runs with the football against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory (33) runs with the football against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) and defensive end Carroll Phillips (59) celebrate after sacking Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) and defensive end Carroll Phillips (59) celebrate after sacking Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) pulls the ball away from Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) as Yates is sacied during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) pulls the ball away from Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) as Yates is sacied during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field ... more
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Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) is stopped up by Jacksonville Jaguars linebackers Donald Payne (52) and Blair Brown (53) for a short gain during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) is stopped up by Jacksonville Jaguars linebackers Donald Payne (52) and Blair Brown (53) for a short gain during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant (30) runs past Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) for an 8-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant (30) runs past Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) for an 8-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory (33) runs the football between Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) and outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory (33) runs the football between Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) and outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the first quarter of an NFL football ... more
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Houston Texans center Nick Martin (66) gets onto a cart after injuring his ankle during the third quarter of an NFL football game againt the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans center Nick Martin (66) gets onto a cart after injuring his ankle during the third quarter of an NFL football game againt the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) throws a pas over Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler (56) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) throws a pas over Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler (56) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans center Nick Martin (66) is tended to by the Texans medical staff after injuring his ankle during the third quarter of an NFL football game againt the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans center Nick Martin (66) is tended to by the Texans medical staff after injuring his ankle during the third quarter of an NFL football game againt the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws a pass over Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) to Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (24) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws a pass over Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) to Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (24) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) loses the handle on the football as he is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) for an incomplete pass during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) loses the handle on the football as he is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) for an incomplete pass during the third quarter of an NFL ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars fullback Tommy Bohanon (40) runs spikes the football afer scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars fullback Tommy Bohanon (40) runs spikes the football afer scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Myrick (31) stops Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Myrick (31) stops Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) is held up by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Blair Brown (53) for a short gain during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) is held up by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Blair Brown (53) for a short gain during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) runs out of the pocket away from Houston Texans defensive tackle Angelo Blackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) runs out of the pocket away from Houston Texans defensive tackle Angelo Blackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) runs out of the pocket away from Houston Texans defensive tackle Angelo Blackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) runs out of the pocket away from Houston Texans defensive tackle Angelo Blackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) runs out of the pocket away from Houston Texans defensive tackle Angelo Blackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) runs out of the pocket away from Houston Texans defensive tackle Angelo Blackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) loses the football as he is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Blair Brown (53) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) loses the football as he is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Blair Brown (53) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant (30) runs past Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) for a first down during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant (30) runs past Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) for a first down during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant (30) runs past Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) for an 8-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant (30) runs past Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) for an 8-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) splashes water on his face during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) splashes water on his face during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) walks off the field after the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) walks off the field after the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) walks off the field after the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) walks off the field after the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, ... more
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

Three things to look for when the Texans face the Steelers next week.

1 The Steelers are going to be in a bad mood. They had a chance to beat New England at Heinz Field on Sunday, but quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw an interception in the end zone in the final seconds. The Steelers lost 27-24 to fall to 11-3. They're tied with the Patriots for the best record in the AFC, but Pittsburgh lost the head-to-head tie-breaker, meaning the road to the Super Bowl in Minnesota goes through Gillette Stadium.

2 Receiver Antonio Brown, the Steelers' best offensive weapon, had to leave the New England game in the first half because of a calf injury. He didn't return. Pittsburgh is still loaded with offensive weapons, including running back Le'Veon Bell. Against the Patriots, Bell carried 24 times for 117 yards and a touchdown. He also caught five passes for 48 yards. He's one of the league's best dual-threat backs.

3 The Steelers need a breather after their recent schedule. Considering the way the Texans were blown out 45-7 at Jacksonville, Pittsburgh should consider this game like an open date. In their last four games, the Steelers are 3-1. Their games have been decided by three, three, one and three points. Ben Roethlisberger is usually at his best in clutch moments because he's played in so many. It'll be shocking if the Steelers have to come from behind against a bad Texans team.

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