List of Houston Texans seasons

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The Houston Texans have played their home games at NRG Stadium since 2002.

The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The Texans are members of the South division in the American Football Conference (AFC) of the National Football League (NFL). They were founded in 1999 and began play as an expansion team in 2002. The team was owned by Bob McNair until his death in 2018; following McNair's death, the ownership of the team went to his wife, Janice. [2] [3] The Texans are the youngest franchise currently competing in the NFL. [4]

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While the Texans mainly struggled in the 2000s, the franchise experienced an upturn during the 2010s. They first found success in the 2011 season, winning their first division championship and clinching their first playoff berth. [5] [6] The team won their first playoff game that same year, beating the Cincinnati Bengals 31–10. [7] The Texans have gone on to win seven more AFC South division championships in 2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2023, and 2024. They are the only franchise never to have won a road playoff game and the only one never to have appeared in a conference championship game. [8] They are also one of four franchises never to have appeared in a Super Bowl, alongside the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, and Jacksonville Jaguars. [9] In the Texans' 22-year history, they have an overall regular season record of 162 wins, 209 losses, and 1 tie, plus an overall postseason record of 5 wins and 7 losses. The team currently has ten winning seasons, two 8–8 seasons, and eleven losing seasons.

Seasons

Key
Super Bowl champions *Conference champions#Division championsWild Card berth^
Houston Texans seasonal records
SeasonTeamLeagueConferenceDivision Regular season Postseason resultsAwards [Key] Head coachRef.
FinishWLT
2002 2002 NFL AFC South 4th4120 Dom Capers [10]
2003 2003 NFLAFCSouth4th5110 [11]
2004 2004 NFLAFCSouth3rd790 [12]
2005 2005 NFLAFCSouth4th2140 [13]
2006 2006 NFLAFCSouth4th6100 DeMeco Ryans (DROY) Gary Kubiak [14] [15]
2007 2007 NFLAFCSouth4th880 [16]
2008 2008 NFLAFCSouth3rd880 [17]
2009 2009 NFLAFCSouth2nd970 Brian Cushing (DROY) [18] [19]
2010 2010 NFLAFCSouth3rd6100 [20]
2011 2011 NFLAFCSouth1st1060Won Wild Card playoffs (Bengals) 31–10
Lost Divisional playoffs (at Ravens) 13–20
[21]
2012 2012 NFLAFCSouth1st1240Won Wild Card playoffs (Bengals) 19–13
Lost Divisional playoffs (at Patriots) 28–41
J. J. Watt (DPOY) [22] [23]
2013 2013 NFLAFCSouth4th2140Gary Kubiak (2–11) [a]
Wade Phillips (0–3) [a]
[24]
2014 2014 NFLAFCSouth2nd970J. J. Watt (DPOY) Bill O'Brien [25] [26]
2015 2015 NFLAFCSouth1st970Lost Wild Card playoffs (Chiefs) 0–30J. J. Watt (DPOY) [27] [28]
2016 2016 NFLAFCSouth1st970Won Wild Card playoffs (Raiders) 27–14
Lost Divisional playoffs (at Patriots) 16–34
[29]
2017 2017 NFLAFCSouth3rd4120J. J. Watt (WPMOY) [30] [31]
2018 2018 NFLAFCSouth1st1150Lost Wild Card playoffs (Colts) 7–21 [32]
2019 2019 NFLAFCSouth1st1060Won Wild Card playoffs (Bills) 22–19 (OT)
Lost Divisional playoffs (at Chiefs) 31–51
[33]
2020 2020 NFLAFCSouth3rd4120Bill O'Brien (0–4) [a]
Romeo Crennel (4–8) [a]
[34]
2021 2021 NFLAFCSouth3rd4130 David Culley [35]
2022 2022 NFLAFCSouth4th3131 Lovie Smith [36]
2023 2023 NFLAFCSouth1st1070Won Wild Card playoffs (Browns) 45–14
Lost Divisional playoffs (at Ravens) 10–34
C. J. Stroud (OROY)
Will Anderson Jr. (DROY)
DeMeco Ryans [37]
2024 2024 NFLAFCSouth1st1070Won Wild Card playoffs (Chargers) 32–12
Lost Divisional playoffs (at Chiefs) 14–23
[38]
Total1622091All-time regular season record (2002–2024)
68All-time postseason record (2002–2024)
1682171All-time regular & postseason record (2002–2024)
Key for the "Awards" section Key
OROY National Football League Offensive Rookie of the Year Award
DROY National Football League Defensive Rookie of the Year Award
DPOY National Football League Defensive Player of the Year Award
WPMOY Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award

See also

Notes

Notes
  1. 1 2 3 4 Indicates the coach's record. (Wins–Losses)
Footnotes
  1. "NRG Stadium History". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  2. Maske, Mark (November 24, 2018). "Robert McNair, owner of the Houston Texans, dies at 81". Washington Post . ISSN   0190-8286. Archived from the original on December 8, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  3. Dawson, Peter (November 26, 2019). "Where Texans owner Janice McNair ranks among NFL's richest owners". Houston Chronicle . Archived from the original on August 10, 2020. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  4. "Houston Texans | NFL Football Operations". NFL . Archived from the original on June 2, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  5. McClain, John (December 11, 2011). "AFC South champion Texans reach playoffs for first time in dramatic fashion". Houston Chronicle . Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  6. Reiss, Aaron. "The 2010s: Houston Texans' all-decade team showcases how franchise became a contender". The New York Times. Archived from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  7. Ortiz, Jose de Jesus (January 8, 2012). "Game recap: Texans earn historic playoff victory, beat Bengals 31-10 and advance to face Ravens next Sunday-US". Houston Chronicle . Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  8. Astbury, Matt (May 5, 2023). "How many Super Bowls have the Houston Texans won? List of championships, appearances, last Super Bowl win". DAZN . Archived from the original on August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  9. Janower, Jacob (August 12, 2021). "How many NFL teams have not won a Super Bowl? History of most appearances without a win". Sporting News . Archived from the original on July 16, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  10. "2002 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on November 22, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  11. "2003 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on November 4, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  12. "2004 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on November 4, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  13. "2005 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on March 1, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  14. "2006 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on November 4, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  15. "2006 Awards Voting". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  16. "2007 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on March 14, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  17. "2008 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on March 14, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  18. "2009 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on March 14, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  19. "2009 Awards Voting". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on July 13, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  20. "2010 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  21. "2011 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on February 16, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  22. "2012 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on July 24, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  23. "2012 Awards Voting". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  24. "2013 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on February 19, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  25. "2014 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  26. "2014 Awards Voting". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on June 5, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  27. "2015 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on January 11, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  28. "2015 Awards Voting". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  29. "2016 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on January 11, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  30. "2017 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on January 25, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  31. "Walter Payton Man of the Year Winners". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on March 8, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  32. "2018 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on February 3, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  33. "2019 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on March 28, 2020. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  34. "2020 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on December 30, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  35. "2021 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on June 13, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  36. "2022 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on November 20, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  37. "2023 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  38. "2024 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Retrieved January 6, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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