Houston Texans 2026 preview: Elite pass rush fuels postseason hopes

The Houston Texans went 12-5 in 2025, finishing second to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC South. They opened the postseason with an impressive road victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers before a 28-16 loss to the eventual AFC champion New England Patriots brought their season to an end. With one of the NFL's best defenses returning, expectations will once again be high in 2026.