Texans' Jadeveon Clowney flourishes at defensive end

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In Sunday's 23-14 victory over Chicago, Jadeveon Clowney played defensive end for the entire game. That's a first for the outside linebacker.

The coaches say Clowney played well. Coach Bill O'Brien hasn't said if Clowney will stay at end or return to linebacker against Kansas City, but considering how well he played with one sack, four tackles and three hits on the quarterback, it will be a surprise if he doesn't remain at that position.

"J.D. has tremendous explosion and a knack for finding the ball," coach Bill O'Brien said. "He understands blocking schemes. He understands football, so he can be moved around."

Clowney lined up opposite J.J. Watt for much of the game. At times, they were next to each other. Except in obvious passing situations when he lined up wide, Clowney was head up on Chicago's left tackle and left left guard in run situations.