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John McClain’s power rankings: Week 10
The Texans are back in the No. 2 spot after their win over the Buffalo Bills. (Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle) 1. FALCONS (8-0): Tony Gonzalez is first NFL player with 50 catches 15 years in a...
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McClain’s guide to the game against the Bears
The last time the Texans played in bad weather was four years ago at Green Bay. It was 3 degrees at kickoff and minus-something in the second half. ( Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle ) Five...
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John McClain’s power rankings: Week 11
Matt Schaub and the Texans have finally reached the top spot. (Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle) 1.TEXANS (8-1): After beating the Bears, the Texans are 40-5 under coach Gary Kubiak when they run the...
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At long last, No. 1 NFL team resides here
Arian Foster and the Texans have proven themselves as the best team in the NFL. (Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle) I’m waving the white towel. I surrender! After being besieged for weeks by Texans...
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What do you think the Texans’ record will be?
Texans safety Danieal Manning high-fives fans after the Texans' victory in Chicago. (Smiley N. Pool/Chronicle) The Texans are in an unfamiliar position: They are No. 1 in the league in just about...
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John McClain’s power rankings: Week 14
The Texans' decisive win over the Titans keeps them in the No. 1 spot. (Smiley N. Pool/Houston Chronicle) 1. TEXANS (11-1): The Texans have scored 351 points (2nd) and allowed 221 (4th). They’re the...
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McClain’s picks for Week 15: Texans bounce back after ugly performance Monday...
The New England Patriots pretty much had their way with the Texans last week. The Texans are looking to rebound at home against the Colts this week. ( Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle ) Week 15...
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McClain’s picks for Week 16: Texans will get the best of Vikings
The Texans are going for win No. 13 against the Vikings. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle) Week 16 games Minnesota (8-6) plus-8 at Texans (12-2) Texans 27-17 Atlanta (12-2) minus-3½ at Detroit...
View ArticleTexans report: Team struggles with injuries
The Texans hope to get back linebacker Brooks Reed, who didn’t play against Indianapolis because of his groin injury. “I think it’ll be touch-and-go,” coach Gary Kubiak said. “If he can walk, he’s...
View ArticleJohn McClain, movie star
Judge McClain hands down verdict on ‘Spring Breakers’ Photos from the film: James Franco and bikini-clad babes with guns John McClain isn’t just the Texans writer, he is a veteran of film. Check out...
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McClain: Oilers missed out on Elway by a blown call in 1982
John Elway forced his way out of Baltimore by demanding a trade and stating he would rather play baseball for the New York Yankees than play football for the Colts. (AP photo/Paul Sakuma) I’ve written...
View ArticleGM Rick Smith says No. 1 choice made, team still open to trading pick
If the Texans keep the first overall pick in next week’s draft, general manager Rick Smith knows who he wants, but there’s a chance he will trade the selection. For the first time in the eight drafts...
View ArticleThe Sports Update: McClain & Smith preview the Texans’ offseason
With free agency and the NFL draft on the horizon, Texans beat writers John McClain and Brian T. Smith preview the team’s offseason.
View ArticleTexans training camp: Bill O’Brien defends quarterbacks (w/ video)
The Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Brian T. Smith break down the Texans’ quarterback situation and talk about head coach Bill O’Brien defending his signal-callers. (Video produced by Brett Coomer)
View ArticleTexans training camp: Smith & McClain talk Clowney (w/ video)
The Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Brian Smith report that last year’s No. 1 overall draft pick, Jadeveon Clowney, could return to practice in as soon as two weeks. (Video produced by Brett...
View ArticleJohn McClain answers your Texans questions
The Chronicle’s John McClain will answer Texans and NFL-related questions in his weekly chat at noon Tuesday. Be sure to come back at noon to ask the General your question.
View ArticleChat transcript: John McClain answers your Texans questions
The Chronicle’s John McClain answered readers’ Texans and NFL questions in his weekly chat Wednesday morning. If you missed the chat, you can read the transcript below.
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John McClain’s Week 8 Texans report card
The Chronicle’s John McClain has his grades ready after the Texans’ 20-6 victory over the Titans on Sunday at NRG Stadium. Click through the gallery above to see the General’s report card.
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John McClain’s NFL Week 10 predictions
The Chronicle’s John McClain is back with his predictions for Week 10 of the NFL season. Last week: 8-5 (.615) straight up; 9-4 (.692) vs. spread Season: 85-46 (.649) straight up; 58-67-6 (.466) vs....
View ArticleJohn McClain’s Week 16 NFL predictions
The Chronicle’s John McClain is back with his Week 16 predictions. Last week, The General went 13-3 (.813) straight up and 8-7-1 (.531) against the spread. For the season, he is 140-83 (.628) straight...
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