The Houston Texans face the New England Patriots in the divisional round on Sunday at 2 p.m. CT. If they win, it will be their first appearance in the AFC Championship game in franchise history. The Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss.

And later, Alexander is joined by Boston Globe Patriots beat writer Nicole Yang to discuss the Patriots.

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The Houston Texans face the Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild card round of the playoffs. It is their first time in franchise history playing a road game in the wild card round. Can they continue their stellar play. The Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss.

Host: Jonathan M. Alexander

Guest: Sam Warren

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The Houston Texans have now won six consecutive games and are in prime position to make their third consecutive playoff appearance.

But last week, they gave up 20 points to the Arizona Cardinals in an uncharacteristic performance from the defense.

Can they shut down the struggling the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday?

Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider

Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter

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The Houston Texans (7-5) face the Kansas City Chiefs (6-6) on Sunday Night Football in what will be one of the biggest regular season games in franchise history.

Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider (@jonmalexander)

Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter (@samwarren_3)

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The Houston Texans face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in Nashville. The Texans need a win to stay in the playoff hunt? Can they do it?

It'll take another solid performance from backup quarterback Davis Mills.

Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle Texans Insider

Guest: Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle Pro Sports Trending reporter

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Houston Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss what went wrong vs. the Broncos, and how the Texans can defeat the Jaguars on Sunday.

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The Houston Chronicle's Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander talks with Sam Warren about Sunday's matchup between the Texans and the Denver Broncos, and whether they believe it's possible the Texans will win. They also break down what went right last week against the 49ers.

Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider

Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter

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After coming off a bye week in Week 6, the Texans were embarrassed on the road against the Seattle Seahawks 27-19 on Monday Night Football.

It set up a must-win game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at NRG Stadium.

It's a game that could make or break the Texans season.

The Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss those implications and what's gone wrong for Houston.

Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider

Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending Reporter

Producers: Rachel Crocker and Jeremy Mims of Pirate Audio

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Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson, who is in his third season with the team, has started to see more playing time as a receiver because of the offseason improvements he made. Hutchinson is motivated by his older brother Quinton, who taught him all he knows, but is also currently in prison for a parole violation. Hutchinson goes in depth about his story, his path and his motivation.

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Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat reporter for The Houston Chronicle

Producers: Rachel Crocker, Jeremy Mims, Pirate Audio

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The Texans will travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks on Monday Night Football. It'll be a big test for Houston (2-3), which is coming off its bye week. Seattle is 4-2 and has been one of the best teams in the NFL this season.

Chronicle journalists Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren sit down to discuss whether the Texans are actually improving, and are later joined by The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar to preview the game between the Seahawks and Texans.

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