As we learned last year, the scheduling of the NFL season can make or break a team.
Last year, the Texans could have been home for the playoffs with a bye if their Week 16 Eagles game took place earlier in the season when Philadelphia was struggling.
Although the schedule does not affect how well teams perform, the schedule does hold a significance in how the teams shake out at the end of the season.
Let’s break down the Texans schedule by dividing it into four sections:
To open up the season with the Saints on the road is a major YIKES!