A small piece of the AFC playoff picture that also came to form in Week 17 was the New England Patriots officially claiming the AFC East with a dominating win over the New York Jets, and forcing the Buffalo Bills into the Wild Card round after winning the division for five straight years.

There's a start time for Sunday's season finale between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts. With both teams out of contention for the No. 1 seed — and the Colts out of the playoff picture altogether — the Texans will kick off Week 18's game on CBS at NRG Stadium.

The Houston Texans earned a critical win in Week 17 over the Los Angeles Chargers. Here's how that impacts the standings and playoff scenarios.

What does the Houston Texans' victory over the Los Angeles Chargers mean for the AFC South and wild-card standings? Find all the answers here.

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.

Houston made big plays on offense and defense in first quarter and again down stretch to beat Los Angeles Chargers and clinch playoff spot.

It’s been over one month since the inaugural Houston Texans Mock Draft for the 2026 class, and things are starting to shape up around the league. The Texans are jockeying for position in the AFC playoff race. Meanwhile, The Washington Commanders, who the Texans have their 2nd and 4th round picks, have fallen to a 4-12 record.