Nick Novak emerged as arguably the most valuable player on the Texans' struggling offense last season as the veteran kicker helped propel them to a second consecutive AFC South championship.
With Novak booting a franchise-record 35 field goals and tying for second in the NFL with Philadelphia Eagles kicker Caleb Sturgis for the most field goals, only Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl kicker Justin Tucker made more kicks with 38 field goals on 39 attempts.
Novak made 16 consecutive field goals late in the season, including making all five kicks and having five touchbacks during a pivotal December win over the Indianapolis Colts that helped the Texans win the division again.