HOUSTON TEXANS

The Texans have strung together three consecutive playoff appearances from 2023-2025, a franchise first, posting identical 10-7 records in 2023 and 2024 before improving to 12-5 in 2025. The defensive unit emerged as a powerhouse behind Will Anderson Jr. and Derek Stingley Jr., both earning first-team All-Pro honors in 2025, while C.J. Stroud's rookie breakout in 2023 drove early collector interest in his cards. That momentum cooled after Stroud's 2025 playoff collapse against New England (four interceptions in the divisional round), putting his contract extension talks on hold and creating uncertainty around his card values heading into a critical 2026 season.

Where they stand: Houston is currently in training camp preparing for the 2026 regular season, which begins in September. The offseason saw significant offensive line upgrades with the additions of guard Wyatt Teller and tackle Braden Smith, plus veteran running back David Montgomery acquired via trade from Detroit to address depth concerns. The team is looking to build on consecutive playoff runs and advance past the divisional round for the first time under head coach DeMeco Ryans.