As things stand with Christmas on the horizon, Houston has quietly positioned itself as one of the most dangerous teams in the AFC.
Winners of six straight and now at 9–5 heading into Week 16, the Texans trail Jacksonville by just one game in the division while boasting one of the most intimidating defenses in football.
With a young franchise quarterback firmly entrenched and a physical identity forming under DeMeco Ryans, the question moving into 2026 is not about rebuilding -- it’s about refining.
While much will change before we get to April, with scheme fit, personal evaluation, and conversations with scouts across football in mind, here is an early look at where Houston and GM Nick Caserio could go come April.