NFL: Houston Texans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

By Joe Lucia on 12/31/201912/31/2019

Dec 21, 2019; Tampa, Florida, USA;Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

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