"That one was for you, Mr. McNair," defensive end J.J. Watt said in dedicating Houston's eighth straight win to the late Texans owner.
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said he thinks he'll be back for the 2018 season after having positive and productive talks with team owner Bob McNair about signing a contract extension this offseason.
Texans general manager Rick Smith is taking an extended leave of absence to take care of his wife, Tiffany, who recently was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Although there has been speculation about Bill O'Brien's future in Houston, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that it's likely he will be back as Texans head coach in 2018.
The NFL will not discipline the Houston Texans for their handling of quarterback Tom Savage's concussion symptoms during their Dec. 10 game against the 49ers.
Though Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson knows it's out of his control, he has offered full support of coach Bill O'Brien, saying he "would love" for O'Brien to return next season and crediting him with being "a big part" of his success.
