The Texans beat the Cleveland Browns 45-14 in their AFC Wild Card matchup Saturday. Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud and first year head coach DeMeco Ryans led Houston to their first playoff win since 2020. Fans were ready for playoff football as they packed NRG Stadium and stayed well after then final whistle. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    Excited Texans fans get rowdy NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    C.J. Stroud passes against the Browns at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Texans fans tailgate at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Browns quarterback Joe Flacco scrambles against the Texans at NRG Stadium during an AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Texans fans tailgate at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    John Metchie III tries to avoid a tackle at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Texans fans tailgate at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    A Texans cheerleader celebrates a touchdown at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Christian Harris chases Joe Flacco at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Texans fans tailgate at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Texans fans tailgate at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Nico Collins runs after a catch at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Texans fans tailgate at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowic at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Laremy Tunsil gets excited before the Wild Card Game at NRG Stadium.
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    C.J. Stroud gets tackled at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Disgraced former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Texans fans at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    C.J. Stroud passes under pressure at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    DeMeco Ryans has his team in position for a second straight playoff berth.
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    Texans fans tailgate at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Texans fans get rowdy at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Texans fans tailgate at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Nico Collins and teammates celebrate a touchdown at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Texans cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    The Ultimate Fan flexes at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Slim Thug, Paul Wall and Mike Jones celebrate at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Steven Nelson runs off the field at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    C.J. Stroud celebrates his first playoff win at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.
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    Cal and Hannah McNair celebrate a playoff win at NRG Stadium during the AFC Wild Card Game.

Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.