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Yet, even without all of their firepower seeing the field in the second half, the Texans came alive down the stretch, edged out Indianapolis with a last-minute field goal from Kai'mi Fairbairn, and now end up as the top-seeded Wild Card because of it, also heading into the postseason with the NFL's longest current win streak at nine straight games.
The Texans earned the AFC's top wild-card spot after their Week 18 win over the Colts. Here's who Houston will play in the NFL playoffs.
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Jaguars playoff picture: Updated NFL scenarios for Jacksonville to clinch AFC No. 1 seed
The Jacksonville Jaguars' season was considered a success in the eyes of fans and pundits long ago, but the team itself doesn't seem to be satisfied yet. The Jaguars entered Week 18 on a seven-game win streak,
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Houston Texans opponents 2026: Who’s on the schedule, how easy or hard will their schedule be
Houston’s full 2026 schedule is not out yet, but their opponents are known for next year now that the season is over. The Texans will play eight home games and nine road games. Houston will hope it can improve its offense over the offseason before it takes on this second-place schedule, because its defense is already one of the game’s best.
The Texans' win over the Colts on Sunday showed that they'll be a tough out in the playoffs, no matter whom they play.
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Jaguars reference Sean Payton's comments, topping NFL trolls
The final week of the 2025 NFL regular season didn't stop teams from being petty, including one coming off a big win.
The Jaguars clinched the AFC South in Week 18. Here's a look at who they will play as they prepare for the NFL playoffs.
NFL Week 18 power rankings after Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans win again. Where are they ranked now?