Tyrann Mathieu in free agency (Houston Chronicle) - Ultimately Christian Kirksey Color Rush Jersey , Gregg Williams was unable to convince former Arizona Cardinals All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu to join the Cleveland Browns. The Browns’ interim head coach tried to recruit Mathieu during free agency, but Mathieu had other ideas. He wound up joining the Texans on a one-year, $7 million contract and has made a big impact throughout the season.Ian Eagle reveals Hue Jackson’s clueless answer on Mayfield (Browns Wire) - In case you needed more validation for why Hue Jackson needed to go as Cleveland’s head coach, an exchange on “The Rich Eisen Show”illustrates just how clueless Jackson was as the man in charge.Gregg Williams happy to have Myles Garrett (cleveland.com) - Browns interim coach Gregg Williams pushed hard for Myles Garrett at No. 1 before the 2017 draft, and would do the same thing all over again despite the success of three quarterbacks the Browns passed on. One of those QBs, DeShaun Watson https://www.brownsfanshop.com/JC-Tretter-Jersey , leads the Texans against the Browns Sunday in Houston.Austin Corbett only player ruled out for Sunday (clevelandbrowns.com) - Earlier in the week, Gregg Williams joked the Browns were so short-handed at center that offensive line coach Bob Wylie had to take some reps at the position. That shouldn’t be necessary Sunday against the Texans, but the Browns could be down a little in the depth department.NFL:How Deshaun Watson and the Texans finally got rolling (Deadspin) - The Texans have rattled off eight wins in a row, which is extraordinary in and of itself. That they’ve done it after starting the season 0-3, with quarterback Deshaun Watson coming off ACL surgery in just his second season as a pro, is all the more impressive. They’re also doing it with Watson playing behind one of the league’s worst offensive lines. And yet: A team that looked like it was headed for the shitter now finds itself two games up in the AFC South and in position for the No. 3 seed in the playoffs.Chiefs’ Kareem Hunt shoved Ozzie Newsome Jersey , kicked woman outside apartment, according to TMZ video (Kansas City Star) - Video footage published Friday shows Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt shoving and kicking a woman in a hallway.Patriots can’t afford to take Vikings lightly (Boston Herald) - Fans of successful teams look at a schedule and circle possible losses. Backers of losers circle the possible victories. It’s that way for every fan base in every sport, which brings me to a puzzling question: Why isn’t anybody circling the Vikings on the Patriots’ schedule?Chargers, Steelers find different ways to look the same (ESPN) -Rarely do matchups align like this. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers have a combined 15 wins, look poised for playoff pushes and are getting it done with only the slightest differences. Cleveland Browns:Jabrill Peppers does not fear Hue Jackson’s impact on the Bengals (cleveland.com) -Jabrill Peppers doesn’t think Hue Jackson’s presence on the Bengals’ sideline Sunday stop the Browns’ from their mission in Cincinnati.Gregg Williams tells a coaching story Paul Brown would love (ohio.com) - Every now and then one remembers why stadiums in Massillon and Cincinnati are named after Paul Brown. This is such a weekend, and Gregg Williams seems to understand it all.10 things to know about Browns vs. Bengals (clevelandbrowns.com) - Here are 10 things to know about Sunday’s game between Cleveland and Cincinnati.NFL:Ravens Briean Boddy-Calhoun Jersey , Colts have inside track to final AFC playoff spot (ESPN) - Barring a collapse of epic proportions, five of the AFC’s playoff spots seem close to being locked down. Kansas City leads the pack with nine wins, while Pittsburgh, New England, Houston and the Los Angeles Chargers have seven wins apiece. The sixth and final spot in the AFC is up for grabs, with Baltimore Joe Schobert Color Rush Jersey , Indianapolis, Tennessee, Cincinnati and Miami with identical 5-5 records. Which team will break out and grab the final spot? Here’s a closer look.Sam Darnold to miss second straight game (NY Post) - The Jets version of “Play it again, Sam” will have to wait at least another another week. Rookie quarterback Sam Darnold officially was ruled out for the second straight game Sunday against New England after not participating in practice for the third straight day this week due to a strained right foot.Marcus Mariota expected to start on Monday (titansonline.com) - Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota was a full participant in Friday’s practice and he’s expected to start on Monday against the Texans.Chiefs expect Eric Berry back soon (Kansas City Star) - Here’s something new: Eric Berry will almost certainly practice this coming week for the first time in more than 100 days. The jokes about seeing Sasquatch and getting better every day without actually getting better can end, sort of.