Texans coach Bill O'Brien acknowledged the importance of making intelligent decisions about how to approach a regular-season finale against the Tennessee Titans that holds no significance in terms of playoff seeding.
The 9-6 Texans are already the AFC South champions for the second year in a row, and their status as the fourth seed won't change regardless of the outcome.
Might the Texans rest certain injured players such as running back Lamar Miller, older players like nose tackle Vince Wilfork or key starters?
"I think anytime you line up, you play to win," O'Brien said. "I think that's what we're all about here with the Houston Texans.