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Texans turning point: Third and 18 keeps winning drive alive

Each week, we take a closer look at arguably the biggest play from the Texans' game. Here's what we viewed as the turning point from Saturday’s overtime win over the Bills at NRG Stadium.

The situation: Third and 18 at Texans’ 19-yard line.

The score: Texans 19, Bills 19.

Time remaining: 6:56 in overtime.

The sequence: Deshaun Watson bought time in the pocket and then found Duke Johnson underneath. The scatback took off upfield and barely made the first down, with it confirmed after a replay review.

The aftermath: The Texans kept the ball and five plays later, Ka’imi Fairbairn kicked the winning field goal from 28 yards out. If Johnson doesn't convert, there's no Watson to Taiwan Jones play to set up that field goal.

What might've been: The Texans likely would’ve punted to the Bills, who would’ve had favorable field position and needed only a field goal to win the game.