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Houston Texans
NFL · AFC South
0–1Record
.000Win %
2ndAFC South
1.0Games back
Latest
2026-09-14Texans open season with 36-31 shootout loss to Bills
Houston went to 11 different receivers for 274 yards behind C.J. Stroud but committed two turnovers without forcing any of its own in the loss.
Texans elevate S George Odum, debut new punter Kai Kroeger
Houston called up a veteran safety from the practice squad and turned to newly acquired punter Kai Kroeger, who led the NFL in net punt average this preseason, to help control field position.
Storylines
- Houston's takeaway-less defensive performance is a thread to watch heading into a Week 2 home date with Cincinnati.
- New punter Kai Kroeger's field-position role grows in importance as Houston tightens special teams.
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AFC South
standings| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 | 0 | — |
| Houston Texans | 0 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 1 | 1.0 |
Full schedule
4 played · 16 upcomingUpcoming
vs Cincinnati BengalsSun, Sep 20Preview ›@ Indianapolis ColtsSun, Sep 27Preview ›vs Dallas CowboysSun, Oct 4Preview ›@ Tennessee TitansSun, Oct 11Preview ›@ Jacksonville JaguarsSun, Oct 18Preview ›vs New York GiantsSun, Oct 25Preview ›@ Los Angeles ChargersSun, Nov 8Preview ›@ Cleveland BrownsSun, Nov 15Preview ›vs Indianapolis ColtsFri, Nov 20Preview ›vs Baltimore RavensSun, Nov 29Preview ›@ Pittsburgh SteelersMon, Dec 7Preview ›@ Washington CommandersSun, Dec 13Preview ›vs Jacksonville JaguarsSun, Dec 20Preview ›@ Philadelphia EaglesFri, Dec 25Preview ›@ Green Bay PackersTue, Jan 5Preview ›vs Tennessee TitansSun, Jan 10Preview ›
Results
vs Buffalo BillsSun, Sep 13L 31–36@ Carolina PanthersFri, Aug 28L 13–16vs Las Vegas RaidersFri, Aug 21L 20–22vs Los Angeles ChargersFri, Aug 14L 7–27
Record & standings from the live standings feed; schedule from the events feed. Club marks where available, monogram crests otherwise.