The Houston Texans are 2-4 in the 2026 season. Outside the playoff picture, 13th in the AFC. They have won no Super Bowl, and have never played in one. Their last playoff appearance was the 2025 season and their last playoff win came in the 2025 season.
The Texans are the youngest franchise in the league and the only one yet to reach a conference championship game, but under C.J. Stroud they have become a January regular. Houston has won the AFC South and a Wild Card game in each of the last three seasons, 2023 to 2025, beating Cleveland, the Chargers and Pittsburgh in the first round.
The 30-6 win in Pittsburgh in January 2026 was the first road playoff win in franchise history. It was followed by a 28-16 Divisional Round loss in New England, the Texans' third straight exit in the second round after losses at Baltimore and Kansas City. Seven playoff wins in nine appearances, every one of them in the Wild Card Round, and a Divisional Round wall that still needs breaking.
Where do the Texans stand in the 2027 playoff race?
| Record | 2-4 (streak W2) |
|---|---|
| AFC seed | No. 13, out |
| Status | Outside the playoff picture, 13th in the AFC |
| Division record | 2-1 |
| Conference record | 2-3 |
| Point differential | +1 |
AFC South standings
| Team | Record | Div | Conf seed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 4-2 | 0-1 | 3 | In today |
| Indianapolis Colts | 2-4 | 1-1 | 12 | |
| Houston Texans | 2-4 | 2-1 | 13 | |
| Tennessee Titans | 1-5 | 1-1 | 14 |
Texans schedule and results
2026 season game by game
| Week | Date (ET) | Opponent | Result | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | vs Buffalo Bills | L 31-36 | CBS |
| Week 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | L 6-20 | CBS |
| Week 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | at Indianapolis Colts | L 17-19 | CBS |
| Week 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | vs Dallas Cowboys | L 30-34 | Fox |
| Week 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | at Tennessee Titans | W 26-3 | CBS |
| Week 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | W 34-31 | NFL Net |
| Week 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | vs New York Giants | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | at Los Angeles Chargers | 4:05 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | at Cleveland Browns | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 11 | Thu, Nov 19 | vs Indianapolis Colts | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | vs Baltimore Ravens | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | at Washington Commanders | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 16 | Thu, Dec 24 | at Philadelphia Eagles | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 17 | Mon, Jan 4 | at Green Bay Packers | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN |
| Week 18 | Sun, Jan 10 | vs Tennessee Titans | TBD |
Texans playoff history
| Super Bowl titles | 0 |
|---|---|
| Super Bowl appearances | 0 |
| Last Super Bowl title | Never |
| Last playoff appearance | 2025 season |
| Last playoff win | 2025 season |
The Houston Texans have never played in a Super Bowl.
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Signature playoff moments: the first postseason win in January 2012, 31-10 over Cincinnati with rookie T.J. Yates at quarterback; the 2019 Wild Card overtime win over Buffalo after trailing 16-0; and the 24-0 lead in Kansas City a week later that turned into a 51-31 loss, the largest blown lead in Texans playoff history.
Texans playoff FAQ
How many Super Bowls have the Texans won?
None. They are one of four franchises never to have played in a Super Bowl.
When did the Texans last make the playoffs?
The 2025 season, with the playoffs played in January 2026.
When did the Texans last win a playoff game?
The 2025 season.
Are the Texans in the 2027 NFL playoffs?
Outside the playoff picture, 13th in the AFC. Seven teams per conference qualify: four division winners and three wild cards.
What division are the Texans in?
The AFC South. Winning the division guarantees a playoff spot and a home game in the Wild Card Round.
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