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Defensive end J. J. Watt had a sack, blocked an extra-point attempt, recovered a fumble and swatted down a pass in his first game for the Texans since signing a six-year, $100 million contract on Monday. Watt blocked the extra-point attempt after the Redskins’ first touchdown and pounced on a fumble in the third quarter for the seventh recovery of his career through Atlanta falcons.

Browns quarterback Brian Hoyerthrew for 230 yards and a score and played brilliantly at times in the second half against the Steelers in a performance that should strengthen his grip on the starting job over the rookie Johnny Manziel. Hoyer held off Manziel, a Heisman Trophy winner, during an uninspired training-camp battle, and Coach Mike Pettine promised the well-traveled Hoyer he would not have to look over his shoulder.

Titans kicker Ryan Succop was perfect on four field-goal attempts against the Chiefs, who released him last weekend. His performance included a field goal just before halftime that put the Titans up by 10-3, and the fourth-quarter kick that capped the 26-10 victory through new orleans saints

The Texans’ Jadeveon Clowney, the top overall pick in this year’s draft, injured a knee in the second quarter against the Redskins. ... Rams quarterback Shaun Hill left the game against the Vikings with a thigh injury. Austin Davis replaced him to start the second half, making his N.F.L. debut. ...

 Two Chiefs, the Pro Bowl linebacker Derrick Johnson and the starting defensive tackle Mike DeVito, sustained Achilles’ tendon injuries against the Titans. ... The Eagles’ All-Pro left guard Evan Mathis left the game against the Jaguars in the second quarter with an injured left knee. ... Browns running back Ben Tate injured a knee in the second quarter against the Steelers after making six carries for 45 yards through saints, falcons