You’d think that a team coming off two straight division titles and two straight trips to the divisional round in the playoffs would feel pretty good about themselves. Based on a couple of big moves they made this offseason, that doesn’t necessarily describe the situation with the Indianapolis Colts' toughest rival, the Houston Texans.
The Texans are once again the odds-on favorite to claim the title again this season. When DeMeco Ryans took over as head coach in 2023, Houston was coming off three straight double-digit loss seasons. The scandal surrounding star quarterback Deshaun Watson had plunged a team on the upswing into the lower depths of the NFL.