It took nearly a decade to get there, but since the Texans first made it to the postseason, it’s been hard to keep them out. The Texans have been to the postseason six times within their first 18 years. That ties them with the Jaguars for the most playoff appearances within that timeframe for expansion teams that joined the NFL after 1976. To accomplish those numbers, the Texans have employed a lot of star power.
The best players in franchise history have been spread across the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, which has kept the team balanced.