Texans snubbed a playoff spot in Fox Sports' way-too-early postseason predictions
Fox Sports has predicted that the Houston Texans will miss the playoffs despite having a strong defense and a revamped offense. NFL writer Henry McKenna believes the Jacksonville Jaguars will secure the AFC South title over the Texans. Concerns about Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's postseason performance have influenced this prediction.
- ▪The Houston Texans have the league's top defense and a new offensive line.
- ▪Fox Sports predicts the Jacksonville Jaguars will win the AFC South with a 10-7 record.
- ▪C.J. Stroud's previous playoff performance has raised doubts about his ability to lead the Texans.
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| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texans-snubbed-playoff-spot-fox-203003312.html |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 20:30:03 +0000 |
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