Sunday on the field didn’t go how the Houston Texans wanted with a 32-30 loss in Week 16 to the Philadelphia Eagles, but what was bad news on the field eventually turned Sunday into a bit of good news as they now know they will be playing in the playoffs this season.
With the New Orleans Saints defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-28, it sealed no less than a wildcard spot for the Texans depending on the outcome of their Week 17 game. Houston gained the playoff berth with a 10-5 record after 16 weeks of games but still have the opportunity to clinch the AFC South championship and even a first-round bye.