One of the toughest blocking assignments the Texans' offensive line faces in an AFC South playoff showdown against the Indianapolis Colts is against versatile defensive lineman Denico Autry.
The former Oakland Raiders starter signed a three-year, $17.8 million contract during free agent. He has produced for the Colts with nine sacks.
Four of those sacks have been against the Texans, who allowed a league-high 62 sacks. Autry had two sacks in each of the regular-season meetings.
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“Very hard guy to deal with inside, inside pass rusher, very explosive guy," Texans coach Bill O'Brien said.