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Where the Houston Texans rank statistically heading into Week 9?

From here on out, the Houston Texans must win.

Even after a promising 44-22 win against the Los Angeles Chargers, the three-win Texans aren't even near the postseason bubble. They're three games out of first place in the AFC South and two games out of even being linked with teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals and Las Vegas Raiders for playoff chatter.

Should a loss come on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, there's no more mulligans. Even with the second-easiest record for the remainder of the season, Houston won't be headed toward the postseason and likely will need to shake up the coaching staff and roster to get back to winning football in 2027 with a loss to a team its handeled since 2023.

"It's one week at a time because that's all we can truly control," Texans coach DeMeco Ryans sad. "That's all we can do anything about. No matter where we are, how the season is going to look and when the season is up, we have to deal with what's right now, what's on our plate right now. Right now, it's preparing for the Cleveland Browns.

With Week 10 here, let's look at how Houston stacks up among all 32 NFL teams entering the regular season.

Stats courtesy of Team Rankings, The Football Database, ESPN and PickWatch.

Nov 8, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA;  Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) leaves the field at SoFi Stadium after their game against the Los Angeles Chargers.  Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Offense

26.1 ppg

9th

269.4 ypg

3rd

87.1 ypg

29th

356.5 ypg

11th

39.8%

14th

62.1%

13th

16

T-20th

4

32nd

Nov 8, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA;  Houston Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) celebrates with safety Jalen Pitre (5) after sacking Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (not shown) during the second quarter at SoFi Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Defense

24.6 ppg

18th

235.6 ypg

27th

103.0 ypg

14th

338.6 ypg

19th

38.7%

14th

66.7%

19th

29

1st

8

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