Texans punter Lechler back in playoffs for first time in 13 years
For the first time in 13 years, Houston Texans punter Shane Lechler will experience what it's like to play in a postseason game when the Texans host the Kansas City on Saturday.
The 39-year-old Lechler made the playoffs each of his first three seasons in the NFL as a member of the Oakland Raiders, including a trip to the Super Bowl during the 2002 season. But he hasn't been back since, which has the 16-year veteran relishing this week's opportunity.
While he's happy to be back in the postseason, he'll also no doubt be hoping for a better result than his last playoff game. The Raiders were blown out 48-21 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII.