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What Can the Houston Texans Expect In 2016?

By Sam Weaver

Jan 9, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) reacts with defensive end J.J. Watt (99) after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (not pictured) during the second quarter in a AFC Wild Card playoff football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) reacts with defensive end J.J. Watt (99) after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (not pictured) during the second quarter in a AFC Wild Card playoff football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) reacts with defensive end J.J. Watt (99) after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (not pictured) during the second quarter in a AFC Wild Card playoff football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) reacts with defensive end J.J. Watt (99) after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (not pictured) during the second quarter in a AFC Wild Card playoff football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

The Houston Texans will look to improve on their 9-7 record of last year and make a deeper playoff run this season…

2015 saw the Houston Texans attempt a playoff run, only to fall short once again.  Their third postseason appearance in five years, Houston snuck into the playoffs only to be decimated in a 30-0 blowout at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Last season held a lot of good things for the Texans as well.  Impressive sophomore and rookie contributions, reliable defensive play, and a winning record were all positives as Houston headed to the first round of the postseason.  As was the Texans’ first ever win in Indianapolis.

This season, Houston has a new quarterback, new running back, and a group of new wide receivers, offensive linemen, and defensive players.  With a new group of talent in place, the Texans will look to improve on their 9-7 record of last year and make a deeper playoff run this season.  So what is in store for the Houston Texans in 2016?

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