The Houston Texans are in rare territory as a franchise as they are playing in the AFC Divisional game for the fourth time since entering the league in 2002 and the second time under Bill O’Brien. The Texans have made it to the playoffs for their sixth time as a franchise but have been unable to make it past the elusive divisional game.
Houston has faced the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots twice in the divisional round that ultimately dwindled to inferior quarterback play. In their three losses, the Texans trotted out T.J. Yates as a rookie quarterback, Matt Schaub after his notable foot injury, and Brock Osweiler.