Osweiler returns to lead Texans over Oakland 27-14
HOUSTON — Brock Osweiler redeemed himself after last month’s benching. Jadeveon Clowney established himself as a post-season force.
And the Houston Texans got their first playoff victory since the 2012 season Saturday against the Oakland Raiders.
Osweiler threw for a touchdown and ran for another to lead the Texans to a 27-14 wild-card playoff win over Oakland. Clowney, erasing any doubts he deserved to be the top pick in the 2014 draft, got his first career interception.
Osweiler, benched on Dec. 18, got his job back this week with Tom Savage out with a concussion, played his best game of the season. It was the first career playoff game for Osweiler, who was benched for Peyton Manning before the post-season last season with Denver, and coach Bill O’Brien said he’ll start again next week. Osweiler finished with 168 yards passing.