Arian Foster has said that he does not believe momentum will be a big factor in the NFL playoffs.

The Houston Texans head in to the post-season with three losses in their last four games of the regular season.

The running back told the Texans' website: "I was never really a big believer in that momentum carries into each game, myself. That's just never been my opinion of football. I think each game has its own identity.

"I've been preparing my entire life for these moments to play in the National Football League. To me, every single moment on an NFL stage is big.

"There's an old saying in football, they say, 'Big-time players make big-time plays in big-time games', and that's what I try to do."

The 26-year-old has 15 touchdowns this season.

The Texans face the Cincinnati Bengals in the playoffs this evening.