After a bruising win over the Chargers on Saturday, the Texans are back in the playoffs, with a defense as good as any in the NFL.

The Houston Texans are still in the running for the AFC South division title, but the pathway is on thin ice following Sunday afternoon.

There’s a compounding factor of bad punts that aren’t readily apparent. The defense bailed Scott out twice by holding the Texans to field goals. But the cost was steep, as fatigue, wear and tear and more from constantly battling in terrible field position takes a toll on a defense.

Ryans has led the Houston revival. When the former Alabama All-American linebacker left his post as the San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator to become the Texans head coach in January 2023, Houston had won 11 games across the previous three seasons, without having more than four victories in any of them.

One play involving C.J. Stroud is among several that could draw additional attention to the Houston Texans in the coming days.

Riley Leonard looks like the next starting QB for the Indianapolis Colts when they clash with the Houston Texans.

The Chargers miss opportunities, including a chance to play for AFC West title, digging an early 14-point hole in a 20-16 loss to stingy Houston. They can now finish anywhere from fifth through