2026 Houston Texans Season Schedule
The Houston Texans enter the 2026 season coming off a strong 13-6 campaign in 2025, a year that showcased both resilience and growth. Houston opened the season with a tough 0-3 start, including losses to the Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and division rival Jacksonville Jaguars, but quickly turned things around with a dominant midseason surge. A statement 44-10 road win over the Baltimore Ravens sparked momentum, and from there the Texans became one of the hottest teams in the NFL, finishing the regular season on a 10-2 run.
Within the AFC South, Houston clearly established control, going 5-1 in division play. They swept both the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts, while splitting the season series with the Jaguars after an early loss and a later home win. These rivalry performances were key in securing the division and building confidence heading into the playoffs. Against the broader conference, the Texans proved they could compete with elite teams, earning impressive wins over contenders like the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, including a standout road victory at Arrowhead.
In the postseason, Houston carried that momentum into a convincing 30-6 Wild Card win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, showing their defensive dominance on a big stage. However, their run ended in the Divisional Round with a 28-16 loss to the New England Patriots, where offensive inconsistency and road challenges proved costly. Even so, the playoff appearance confirmed Houston’s rise as a legitimate contender.
Heading into 2026, the Texans look like a team on the verge of something bigger. Their ability to dominate division rivals, win tough road games, and close the season strong makes them a favorite to repeat atop the AFC South. The focus now shifts to starting faster and maintaining offensive consistency in high-pressure matchups. If they can build on their late-season form and continue their success against top AFC opponents, the Texans are well-positioned to make a deeper playoff push and potentially contend for a Super Bowl.
2026 Houston Texans Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponents | Time (ET) | TV |
| 1 | TBD | Indianapolis Colts | TBD | |
| 2 | TBD | at Denver Broncos | TBD | |
| 3 | TBD | at Chicago Bears | TBD | |
| 4 | TBD | Los Angeles Chargers | TBD | |
| 5 | TBD | at Jacksonville Jaguars | TBD | |
| 6 | TBD | BYE | TBD | |
| 7 | TBD | at Las Vegas Raiders | TBD | |
| 8 | TBD | Tennessee Titans | TBD | |
| 9 | TBD | Philadelphia Eagles | TBD | |
| 10 | TBD | at New York Giants | TBD | |
| 11 | TBD | Washington Commanders | TBD | |
| 12 | TBD | at Miami Dolphins | TBD | |
| 13 | TBD | Cleveland Browns | TBD | |
| 14 | TBD | at Dallas Cowboys | TBD | |
| 15 | TBD | Kansas City Chiefs | TBD | |
| 16 | TBD | at Tennessee Titans | TBD | |
| 17 | TBD | Jacksonville Jaguars | TBD | |
| 18 | TBD | at Indianapolis Colts | TBD |