If the Texans are going to reach their goal of successfully defending their AFC South title, earning another playoff game at NRG Stadium and avoiding another embarrassing postseason performance, there are five games they absolutely must win.
You won't hear the Texans claim to be a Super Bowl contender next season. You will hear the one-game-at-a-time cliché. But earning respect, building confidence and putting your team in position to win in the playoffs comes with your performance in the regular season.
Click through the gallery above for the five games the Texans need to win to help them accomplish their goals.