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Texans bolster kicking game by bringing back Nick Novak

ESPN 150 ranking: 116

Grade A: Nick Novak proved himself last season, finishing the regular season tied for second in the NFL in made field goals. His 35 made field goals were a career high and a single-season record for the franchise. Since joining the Houston Texans in 2015, Novak has made 47 of his 50 field goal attempts inside of 50 yards.

What it means: Due to the struggles the Texans had on offense -- and especially in the red zone -- Novak was a very important to Houston’s offense and the team likely wouldn't have made the playoffs last season without his success.