Every win counts in the hunt for a spot in the playoffs. For the Houston Texans, every team’s opposing loss in conference play might benefit them more.
Despite sitting at 6-3, the Texans are 3-0 against AFC South opponents, having swept the Indianapolis Colts and defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4. They won’t face off against another divisional opponent until Nov. 24, but the 3-0 lead could shrink if Tennessee or Jacksonville pick up steam.
Coming off a 21-13 loss against the New York Jets, Houston plans to return to its winning ways on Sunday Night Football against the Detroit Lions. A victory will allow them to keep pace for a top-three seed in the AFC, while the head-to-head win over Buffalo would give the Texans the No. 2 seed if both teams were to finish with the same record.
Did Houston gain or lose ground in the standings following Sunday’s games? Here’s a look at everything that happened over the weekend and where the Texans stand entering Week 10