NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Houston Texans have not been mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, but for the first time under coach Bill O’Brien, the team will not finish with a winning record.
The Texans went 9-7 in O’Brien’s first three seasons in Houston, but after Sunday’s 24-13 loss to the Tennessee Titans, the team fell to 4-8. The AFC South-leading Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars both reached eight wins on Sunday; the Texans would have to run the table just to match that.
The season has certainly been a disappointment coming off back-to-back AFC South division titles, but the Texans have been hampered by injuries this year, including to two of their best players.