Houston Texans
Houston Texans
AFC South · 2026 season
- Stadium
- NRG Stadium, Houston 72,220 seats
- Last 8
- LLLLWWLWWins: 3; Losses: 5
- Points per game
- 26.1 scored · 24 allowed
2026 season
Houston Texans playoffs: 11th in the AFC at 3-5, 1.5 games behind the 7 seed in the race for the 2027 playoffs. They beat the Los Angeles Chargers 44-22 on the road on November 8 and visit the Cleveland Browns next on Sunday, November 15 at 1:00 PM ET on FOX.
Houston Texans Score: Latest & Next Game
Texans44
Chargers22
@ Cleveland BrownsSunday, November 15 · 1:00 PM ETTV: FOXTexans After Week 9: Season Report
The Houston Texans won 44-22 at the Los Angeles Chargers, moving to 3-5 and starting a new winning streak. The Chargers remain winless at 0-8. Houston had lost its previous game at home to the Giants, so the win kept that defeat from turning into a slide.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud carried the offense against the Chargers, completing 21 of 35 passes for 384 yards with 5 touchdowns and 1 interception. Kayshon Boutte was the main beneficiary of that passing output. He turned just 4 catches into 125 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns.
The Texans sit second in the AFC South, behind the Jaguars at 6-2 and ahead of the Colts at 2-7 and the Titans at 1-7. They are 11th in the AFC and hold no seed today. Recent form splits by venue: road wins at Tennessee, Jacksonville and Los Angeles, home losses to Dallas and the Giants.
Ball security is the clearest strength: Houston ranks 1st of 32 with 0.4 turnovers per game. The run game is the weak spot, 30th of 32 at 84.7 yards per game. Last season ended 12-5; this one has started far slower. Stroud leads the offense with 1,867 passing yards. Azeez Al-Shaair leads the defense with 93 tackles.
Next comes a trip to the 5-4 Browns, followed by home games against the 2-7 Colts and the 4-5 Ravens. On records the stretch looks manageable, and the Colts game is a division meeting. Houston remains in the race with 9 games left, chasing Jacksonville in the AFC South. The Colts and Ravens both visit Houston, where the Texans are 0-4.
Written after the Week 9 game from the official box score and standings, and updated after every Texans game.
Houston Texans Standings: AFC 2026
| Seed | Team | W-L-T | PCT | Div | Conf | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Buffalo BillsBills | 7-1 | .875 | 0-1 | 4-1 | W4 |
| 2 |  Denver BroncosBroncos | 7-2 | .778 | 2-1 | 3-1 | W5 |
| 3 |  Jacksonville JaguarsJaguars | 6-2 | .750 | 1-1 | 5-2 | W2 |
| 4 |  Pittsburgh SteelersSteelers | 6-2 | .750 | 2-1 | 3-2 | W4 |
| 5 |  Kansas City ChiefsChiefs | 6-2 | .750 | 3-1 | 6-1 | W1 |
| 6 |  Cincinnati BengalsBengals | 6-2 | .750 | 1-1 | 4-2 | W4 |
| 7 |  New England PatriotsPatriots | 5-4 | .556 | 3-0 | 5-1 | L1 |
| Cleveland BrownsBrowns | 5-4 | .556 | 2-1 | 3-3 | L2 | |
 Las Vegas RaidersRaiders | 4-5 | .444 | 1-1 | 3-3 | L1 | |
 Baltimore RavensRavens | 4-5 | .444 | 0-2 | 2-4 | L4 | |
| Houston TexansTexans | 3-5 | .375 | 2-1 | 3-3 | W1 | |
 New York JetsJets | 2-7 | .222 | 0-2 | 2-4 | L4 | |
 Indianapolis ColtsColts | 2-7 | .222 | 1-2 | 1-5 | L5 | |
 Miami DolphinsDolphins | 1-7 | .125 | 1-1 | 1-4 | L2 | |
 Tennessee TitansTitans | 1-7 | .125 | 1-1 | 1-5 | L2 | |
| Los Angeles ChargersChargers | 0-8 | .000 | 0-3 | 0-5 | L8 |
1-4 Division leaders5-7 Wild cardsFull NFL standings ›
Texans Playoff Path & History
2027 playoff race
Outside the top seven today, 1.5 games behind the 7 seed Patriots (5-4).
Past playoffs
- 2026 NFL Playoffs5 seedLost in the AFC Divisional Round to the Patriots, 28-16
Seeds 1-4 are division winners, 5-7 wild cards; the 1 seed gets the only first-round bye. Full playoff picture ›
Texans Season Record
Recent Form
Sep 13-14Sep 20-2Sep 27-4
Oct 4+23Oct 11+3Oct 18-6
Oct 25+22Nov 8Point margin, last 8 games.
Houston Texans Scores & Results 2026
Latest results
- Nov 8Sun@ ChargersW44-22
- Oct 25Sunvs GiantsL21-27
- Oct 18Sun@ JaguarsW34-31
- Oct 11Sun@ TitansW26-3
- Oct 4Sunvs CowboysL30-34
Upcoming games ET
- Nov 15Sun@ Browns1:00 PMFOX
- Nov 19Thuvs Colts8:15 PMPrime Video
- Nov 29Sunvs Ravens1:00 PMCBS
- Dec 6Sun@ Steelers8:20 PMNBC, Peacock
- Dec 13Sun
@ Commanders1:00 PMCBS
Texans Team Stats 2026
Regular-season averages, 8 games.
Texans Player Averages 2026
| Player | GP | CMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | Y/G | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud QB | 8 | 181 | 282 | 64.2 | 2,251 | 281.4 | 16 | 2 |
| Player | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | Y/G | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woody Marks RB | 8 | 95 | 341 | 3.6 | 42.6 | 2 |
| David Montgomery RB | 5 | 52 | 138 | 2.7 | 27.6 | 2 |
| C.J. Stroud QB | 8 | 20 | 100 | 5.0 | 12.5 | 1 |
| Jawhar Jordan RB | 1 | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 43.0 | 1 |
| Emari Demercado RB | 1 | 6 | 16 | 2.7 | 16.0 | 0 |
| Player | GP | REC | TGT | YDS | AVG | Y/G | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins WR | 6 | 28 | 39 | 384 | 13.7 | 64.0 | 4 |
| Dalton Schultz TE | 8 | 35 | 47 | 364 | 10.4 | 45.5 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel WR | 7 | 19 | 23 | 331 | 17.4 | 47.3 | 2 |
| Kayshon Boutte WR | 8 | 19 | 28 | 319 | 16.8 | 39.9 | 2 |
| Xavier Hutchinson WR | 8 | 24 | 45 | 287 | 12.0 | 35.9 | 2 |
| Tank Dell WR | 2 | 5 | 10 | 148 | 29.6 | 74.0 | 1 |
| Woody Marks RB | 8 | 15 | 21 | 98 | 6.5 | 12.3 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau TE | 6 | 11 | 14 | 72 | 6.5 | 12.0 | 3 |
| David Montgomery RB | 5 | 7 | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 13.4 | 1 |
| Jared Wayne WR | 3 | 4 | 12 | 65 | 16.3 | 21.7 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. WR | 3 | 6 | 11 | 60 | 10.0 | 20.0 | 1 |
| Cade Stover TE | 4 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 4.3 | 0 |
| Player | GP | TKL | SACK | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azeez Al-Shaair LB | 7 | 107 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai DT | 8 | 67 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter CB | 8 | 61 | 1.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship SAF | 6 | 59 | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr. DE | 8 | 49 | 9.5 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jake Hansen LB | 6 | 48 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock SAF | 6 | 47 | 0.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre SAF | 6 | 38 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o LB | 4 | 35 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sheldon Rankins DT | 8 | 31 | 4.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter DE | 7 | 29 | 4.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| M.J. Stewart SAF | 3 | 28 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr. CB | 6 | 24 | 0.0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Logan Hall DT | 6 | 20 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney DE | 5 | 17 | 3.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Regular-season totals. Tap a column to sort.
Texans Key Players & Leaders
Passing2,251yardsC.J. Stroud QB
Rushing341yardsWoody Marks RB
Receiving384yardsNico Collins WR
Tackles107Azeez Al-Shaair LB
Sacks9.5Will Anderson Jr. DE
More key players
Dalton Schultz35 REC, 364 YDS, 0 TD
Jaylin Noel19 REC, 331 YDS, 2 TD
Kayshon Boutte19 REC, 319 YDS, 2 TD
Xavier Hutchinson24 REC, 287 YDS, 2 TD
Season totals, 2026. Tap a player for game logs and stats.
Texans Injury Report
This week
- OutDavid MontgomeryRBGroinDec 31
- OutReed BlankenshipSAFConcussionDec 31
Injured Reserve 14
- Ali GayeDE
- British BrooksRB
- Dylan HortonDE
- Graham MertzQB
- Jake HummelLB
- Jawhar JordanRB
- Jayden HigginsWR
- Jaylin NoelWR
- Jaylin SmithCB
- K.C. OssaiLB
- Mario Edwards Jr.DT
- Noah WhittingtonRB
- Sam HagenOT
- Solomon ByrdDE
Physically Unable To Perform 1
Status as of 10:00 AM ET, Nov 10. Teams can change a player's status up to kickoff; check team announcements before the game.
About the Texans
Texans at a Glance
| Conference / division | AFC South |
|---|---|
| Last season (2025) | 12-5, 1-1 in the playoffs |
Texans Season History
| Season | Regular season | PCT | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3-5 | .375 | – |
| 2025 | 12-5 | .706 | 1-1 |
Next up: at the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, November 15 at 1:00 PM ET on FOX. Seed, standings and results on this page update after every Texans game.
More on the Texans and their rivals
Houston Texans Playoffs FAQs
Are the Texans in the playoffs?
Not decided yet. The Texans are 11th in the AFC, outside the top seven if the season ended today. Division winners take seeds 1-4, the three best other records 5-7.
Where are the Texans in the standings?
The Houston Texans are 11th in the AFC at 3-5. That is outside the top seven.
What's the score of the Texans game?
The Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 44-22 on Sunday, November 8. Their next game is at the Cleveland Browns on November 15.
When is the next Texans game?
The Houston Texans visit the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET on FOX.
What is the Texans record this season?
The Texans are 3-5: 0-4 at home and 3-1 on the road.
Which division are the Houston Texans in?
The AFC South. Their division rivals are the Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans, and they play each of them twice a season, once at home and once away.
Where do the Houston Texans play their home games?
At NRG Stadium in Houston, which seats 72,220. 8 of their regular-season games are there this season.
How did the Houston Texans finish last season?
12-5 in the 2025 regular season, then 1-1 in the playoffs.
When do the Texans play their division rivals?
Jaguars: Oct 18 (away, W 34-31) and Dec 20 (home); Colts: Sep 27 (away, L 17-19) and Nov 19 (home); Titans: Oct 11 (away, W 26-3) and Jan 10 (home).
Source: official NFL results, standings and box scores, updated after every Texans game. How we check our data