The Houston Texans have advanced to the AFC divisional round in the last two seasons, but DeMeco Ryans' squad still feels a notch below the class of the NFL after this month's 23-14 loss at the Kansas City Chiefs.
Houston, to its credit, has the outline of a possible Super Bowl contender in the coming seasons. Quarterback C.J. Stroud is a cerebral pocket passer with a beautiful touch. Wide receiver Nico Collins is among the NFL's top downfield threats. Houston's defense is replete with impact players, headlined by edge rusher Will Anderson Jr.