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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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Nov 22, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the New York Jets at NRG Stadium. The Texans defeated the Jets 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the New York Jets at NRG Stadium. The Texans defeated the Jets 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

2016 Projection

Houston has a lot to overcome in the coming season to repeat as the AFC South Champions.  If the Texans want to make a significant playoff run, they will need a lot of key pieces to fall into place for them this season.

If Brock Osweiler is as good as advertised, the Texans will have a legitimate shot at a playoff berth this year.  Osweiler will be one of the biggest keys to success, alongside RB Lamar Miller and WR DeAndre Hopkins.  The offense will have to start firing on all cylinders, and stop relying on the Houston defense to carry them through games.

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A comeback from Jadeveon Clowney could go a long way in helping the Texans’ defense get to the next level of play.  The Houston defense is the foundation of this team and they will need to continue to excel.

The Texans have the pieces in place to dominate their division.  If the offense can develop chemistry and the defense can be as reliable as it was last season, Houston could easily reach the postseason again.

Projection: 10-6

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