From 2020-2022, the Texans didn’t finish with more than four wins in a season. In the 2023 NFL draft, Houston had the #2 pick and they drafted QB C.J. Stroud out of Ohio State. Heading into the season, the Texans were not expected to be contenders but Stroud won Rookie of the Year and elevated Houston to another level.
The Texans won the AFC South in 2023 and went 10-7. With the success they had in Stroud’s rookie year, the Texans were expected to take another step forward in 2024. However, the Texans had their fair share of struggles during the 2024 regular season and finished 10-7. Once again they won the AFC South, but Stroud took a small step back in his play. Houston won a playoff game in the wildcard round vs. the Chargers but now they have to face the Chiefs in the divisional round. Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported Texans RB Joe Mixon is dealing with an ankle injury. Barring a setback, Mixon is expected to play on Saturday.
