The 2013 Houston Texans: An inglorious end to what many felt would be a golden age for the franchise and the city’s pro football future.
After back-to-back division titles and appearances in the divisional round, the Texans seemed primed to remain a perennial playoff contender. The roster lacked many apparent holes and more than a few preseason prognosticators saw the Texans not just getting to the Super Bowl, but winning it. Then the season started.
The Texans managed for the 4th straight season to start 2-0, even if both wins required major second-half/4th quarter comebacks.