For nearly three quarters during a January playoff game, the Texans pushed the eventual Super Bowl champion New England Patriots to the brink.
They intercepted Tom Brady twice and repeatedly crashed into the star quarterback, sacking him twice and hitting him eight times.
It wasn't enough, though, as the Texans were eliminated in the AFC divisional round with a 34-16 defeat, as since-traded quarterback Brock Osweiler erratically threw three interceptions.
Winners of two consecutive AFC South division crowns, the Texans are hoping to make a serious playoff run this year. Simply qualifying for the postseason doesn't satisfy the Texans.