A win and they’re in.
While the Texans are currently in position to clinch a first-round bye, the team could still miss the NFL Playoffs entirely. In a bitterly close AFC Playoff Picture, the Texans rank as the No. 2 seed in the AFC and can move one step closer to clinching that bye with a win against the defending Super Bowl champions this afternoon.
A win today would also clinch the AFC South for the Texans. A loss today could force the team to win in Week 17 at home against the Jaguars.