Updated AFC playoff picture highlights gravity of Texans' statement win vs. Colts

Houston Texans v Indianapolis Colts | Dylan Buell/GettyImagesMake that four wins in a row for the Houston Texans! They've found a different gear following a troublesome first month of the 2025 NFL campaign, punctuated by their latest victory against the Indianapolis Colts.

Some questionable decision-making nearly cost them, but the Texans managed to persevere and prevail. They handed the Colts their first home loss of the season in a massive showdown that tipped the divisional scales.

The Texans not only knocked the Colts out of first place in the AFC South, but they also put themselves closer to claiming the throne themselves. Houston's peaking at the right time and rising up the standings,…