Competing in a playoff race with Denver last season could help quarterback Brock Osweiler in the Texans' playoff race this season.
The Texans are 7-6 and trying to win a second consecutive AFC South title going into Sunday's game against Jacksonville at NRG Stadium.
Osweiler was 5-2 as a starter for the Broncos last season. He started the last seven games and was benched in the last game of regular season so Peyton Manning could return to the lineup.
"I think it helps a lot," Osweiler said about being in last season's playoff race that ended with Denver winning the Super Bowl.