Justin Reid

The Bills' Cole Beasley and the Browns' Rashard Higgins might not be stars, but they played like studs in 2020. Nick Shook uses Next Gen Stats to identify one unsung hero on each AFC team. 

Houston sent a shockwave through the NFL world by trading DeAndre Hopkins back in March. What's next for Bill O'Brien's team? In assessing the state of the Texans, Adam Rank says the franchise has one major advantage: emerging superstar Deshaun Watson.

The focus every offseason is inevitably on what's changed, but the biggest area of growth on each team typically comes from within. Gregg Rosenthal identifies one homegrown player on every AFC roster who can make an enormous difference by taking the next step.

Super Bowl LIV's nearly upon us, but 30 teams already have begun the effort to reach Tampa a year from now for Super Bowl LV. Gregg Rosenthal supplies one thing each AFC team can do to supplant the Chiefs as conference champions.

Texans safety Justin Reid announced via social media on Wednesday that he will undergo surgery after playing the season with a torn labrum.

Following Sunday's victory over the Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen, whose fake punt stop unleashed the Chiefs' comeback, downplayed his heroics.

For a quarter, it looked as if this would be the weekend of stunning playoff upsets. Two fateful decisions made in Kansas City by Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien ensured that would not be the case.

The College Football Playoff Semifinals are in the books, and we now know it'll be No. 1 seed LSU facing No. 3 seed Clemson in January. Here are reactions from NFL players about Saturday's games.

What we learned from the 49ers' win over the Rams, Patriots' win against the Bills and the Texans' victory over the Buccaneers.

Kenny Stills still refers to Miami as "my Dolphins" on certain occasions. But he's found a nice home in Houston as part of a three-headed monster at WR. Michael Silver was on the scene for Stills' two-TD performance in the Texans' big win over the Titans.

With the top spot in the AFC South on the line, the Houston Texans (7-4) came from behind to knock off the rival Indianapolis Colts (6-5), 20-17, at home to kick off Week 12.

Colts WR T.Y. Hilton has historically had his way against the Texans. After a quiet start to the season by his standards, is he due for a breakout this week? Houston DBs say they're focused on limiting Hilton.

Deshaun Watson and Houston Texans overcame countless mistakes to take down the Kansas City Chiefs on the road. Jeffri Chadiha examines how the Texans secured the win, putting the rest of the AFC on notice.

The Texans are signing veteran safety Mike Adams, Mike Garafolo reports. The 38-year old DB spent the previous two seasons with the Panthers. He'll add depth to a Houston secondary that included just four safeties.

The Denver Broncos offensive line took a hit on Monday night when RT Ja'Wuan James left the game with a knee injury, but it won't be season-ending, according to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

Ahead of their season-opening clash against the Redskins, the Eagles placed their No. 1 wide receiver on the most recent injury report.

Jets WR Jamison Crowder is set to undergo an MRI on his left foot after exiting Monday's practice early with an injury. Crowder missed seven games of the 2018 season due to a right ankle injury.

Nick Chubb impressed as a rookie, but Gregg Rosenthal expects an even better showing from the RB in Year 2. Have a look at 24 reasons why we should expect more from the Cleveland Browns' budding star in 2019.

Will this be the season Bill O'Brien's team gets over the hump with a deep playoff run? Adam Rank provides a look into where things stand for the Houston Texans heading into the 2019 campaign.

With the benefit of hindsight, Adam Rank takes another look at the 2018 NFL Draft and re-selects all 32 picks. Should the Giants take Saquon Barkley again at No. 2? Will the Broncos pass on a QB at No. 5?

Which NFL team enjoyed the best rookie class in 2018? The worst? Jeremy Bergman and Nick Shook teamed up to rank every single group, from 1 to 32.

The Colts enjoyed quite the renaissance in 2018, thanks in no small part to an influx of young talent. Meanwhile, the Jaguars went in the exact opposite direction. Nick Shook grades each AFC South team's rookie class -- and examines offseason needs.

The Indianapolis Colts were able to dissect the league's No. 1 scoring defense in their win against the Tennessee Titans. Here's what else we learned from Sunday's Week 11 games.

Keep your internet machines tuned to NFL.com's fantasy live blog for the latest news and developments throughout Sunday.

It's dress rehearsal week in the NFL as teams get ready for the start of the NFL season. Who will take center stage? Here's what to watch for in Week 3 of the preseason.

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid tells the story of Olympic track and field athlete Tommie Smith.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams was among the players to tweet reactions to the protests at the U.S. Capitol.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and safety Justin Reid blow up Indianapolis Colts third-down play.

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid stuffs Detroit Lions fullback Jason Cabinda for fourth-down stop.

Watch the top defense of Week 11 during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch the highlights from the Week 11 matchup between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans.

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid makes the sack on New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton.

Houston Texans DENY Tennessee Titans points on key field-goal block.

Watch the highlights from the Week 1 matchup between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Watch the Houston Texans vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers highlights from Week 16 of the 2019 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston's throws his second INT in the first quarter.

See the highlights of the Week 9 matchup between the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid intercepts a pass from Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II.

Houston Texans defensive back Justin Reid comes up with a third-down pass break-up after airtight coverage on Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller.

Watch the highlights from the Week 7 between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts.

Watch Houston Texans safety Justin Reid's best plays from the 2018 season.

Watch the biggest plays by the Houston Texans' defense against Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Houston Texans defensive back Justin Reid forces Antonio Callaway fumble on what would have been 77-yard touchdown.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is tackled by Houston Texans safety Justin Reid.

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid goes 101 yards for first career pick-six.

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid intercepts the goal line pass from Washington Redskins QB Alex Smith and runs it back 101 yards for the touchdown.

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid recovers a fumble by Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker.

Watch complete highlights from the Week 8 match up between the Miami Dolphins and the Houston Texans.

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid intercepts a throw from Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler during Thursday Night Football of Week 8 of the 2018 season.

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid is pumped up on the sideline after he picks off Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.