AFC South · Team dossier
2-4 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 144–143
Showing the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history). Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.
Strongest receipts
The Houston Texans gave up 55.7 penalty yards per game, the most of 15 teams, across 6 games in the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history).
The Houston Texans gave the ball away on 3.02% of offensive plays (11 giveaways on 364 plays), 2nd-highest of 16 teams, in the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history).
The Houston Texans committed 11 giveaways (interceptions plus fumbles lost), tied 3rd-most of 15 teams, across 6 games in the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history).
The Houston Texans allowed a sack on 8.0% of dropbacks (17 sacks on 212 dropbacks), 5th-highest of 19 teams, in the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history).
Best material caveat: Sacks are shared between protection, scheme, receivers and the quarterback. This is a team number.
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| Metric | Value | Comparison | Games | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blown double-digit leads | 0 | Tied 6th-most of 15 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Late fourth-quarter losses | 0 | Tied 6th-most of 15 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Turnover margin | 0 | Tied 7th-worst of 15 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 1 | Tied 7th-longest of 15 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Playoff record | 3-3 (.500) | Tied 9th-worst of 19 playoff teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Points allowed per game | 19.5 | 13th-most of 15 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 24.5 | Tied 8th-fewest of 15 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Scoring margin per game | +5.0 | 13th-worst of 15 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Win percentage | 3-3 (.500) | Tied 6th-worst of 15 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Playoff eliminations | 3 | — | 6 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
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