The Houston Texans are AFC South champions for the second consecutive year thanks to their 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday.
Even with some bumps along the way, this season has been a rousing success for the Texans so far. They already own victories over the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots, two teams they could see again in the postseason.
Houston's win also keeps its slim hopes alive for a first-round bye in the AFC. That scenario will require a win next week, combined with at least one loss by the Chiefs and two straight losses by the Patriots.