Season-by-Season Breakdowns
15 entries in the Houston Texans compendium.
2001 Expansion DraftThe youngest franchise in the NFL, the Houston Texans have won eight AFC South titles but have never appeared…2004 Regular SeasonThe third season where the Texans continued building on the NFL gridiron.2007 Regular SeasonThe 2007 Houston Texans finished 8–8, the franchise's first non-losing season.2006 Regular SeasonThe 2006 Texans improved to 6–10 under new head coach Gary Kubiak, highlighted by a controversial draft pick…2011 Playoff RunThe youngest franchise in the NFL, with eight AFC South titles but no Super Bowl appearance.2013 Regular SeasonA season of historic decline: from 12–4 to 2–14.2003 Regular SeasonThe 2003 Houston Texans season: a one-game improvement over a 4-12 debut.2014 Regular SeasonThe 2014 Texans posted the franchise's greatest single-season turnaround, going from 2–14 to 9–7 under…2012 Regular SeasonThe breakthrough season delivering Houston its first division title.2011 Regular SeasonThe 2011 Texans earned their first playoff berth and won their first postseason game, behind a dominant…2017 Regular SeasonA season of shattered hopes: Watson's rookie brilliance cut short, Watt lost again, and a 4–12 finish.2016 Playoff WinA tied series between Houston's new franchise and the successor to its former team.2015 Regular SeasonDefensive might and a division win defined this Texans campaign.2016 Regular SeasonTexans' 2016 season: first division title repeat, top-ranked defense, and a playoff win despite Watt's injury.2020 Regular SeasonA season of turmoil: O'Brien fired, Crennel takes over, and the Texans finish 4–12.
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