Based in Houston, the Houston Texans are a professional American football team. The Texans play in the American Football Conference (AFC) South division of the National Football League. NRG Stadium is the team's home field. The team took the place of the Houston Oilers, the city's former NFL team, which operated from 1960 to 1996 before relocating to Nashville and changing its name to the Tennessee Titans. The Texans were the NFL's youngest team when they started as an expansion team in 2002.
Houston Texans Playoff Appearances Year-by-Year
According to Pro Football Reference, the Texans have a playoff record of 6 wins and 7 defeats in 13 games as of January 2025.
Although the Texans primarily suffered in the 2000s, their fortunes would improve in the 2010s as they secured their first playoff participation in 2011 by winning their first division title. Following that, the Texans won six more AFC South division titles in 2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2023. They are the only team that has never won a road playoff game, the only team that has never played in a conference championship game, and one of only four teams—along with the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, and division rival Jacksonville Jaguars—that have never played in a Super Bowl.
The Houston Texans' playoff appearances year-by-year are as follows:
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result | Score |
| 2025 | Wildcard | Los Angeles Chargers | Won | 32-12 |
| 2023 | WildCard | Cleveland Browns | Won | 45-14 |
| 2023 | Division | Baltimore Ravens | Lost | 10-34 |
| 2019 | WildCard | Buffalo Bills | Won (OT) | 22-19 |
| 2019 | Division | Kansas City Chiefs | Lost | 31-51 |
| 2018 | WildCard | Indianapolis Colts | Lost | 7-21 |
| 2016 | WildCard | Oakland Raiders | Won | 27-14 |
| 2016 | Division | New England Patriots | Lost | 16-34 |
| 2015 | WildCard | Kansas City Chiefs | Lost | 0-30 |
| 2012 | WildCard | Cincinnati Bengals | Won | 19-13 |
| 2012 | Division | New England Patriots | Lost | 28-41 |
| 2011 | WildCard | Cincinnati Bengals | Won | 31-10 |
| 2011 | Division | Baltimore Ravens | Lost | 13-20 |
How many playoff games have the Houston Texans reached with J.J. Watt?
J.J. Watt is considered one of the best players to have ever played for the Houston Texans and is widely regarded as one of the best defensive ends in the NFL. He played from 2011 to 2020 with the Houston Texans and played six playoff games for the youngest NFL franchise during that time and was inducted into the Houston Texans Ring of Honor as a sign of his success with the team.
Houston Texans Playoff Win-Loss Record
| Category | Record |
| All-Time Playoffs | 13 Games, 6-7 |
| Wild Card Round | 8 Games, 6-2 |
| Divisional Round | 5 Games, 0-5 |
Houston Texans Playoff Stats
Total Playoff Games Played: 13
Overall Playoff Record (Wins-Losses): 6-7
Total Super Bowls Won: 0 (0 Appearances)
Passing Leader of All-time: Matt Schaub 1,951/3,020, 23,221 yds, 124 TD
Rushing Leader of All-time: Arian Foster 1,454 att, 6,472 yds, 54 TD
Receiving Leader of All-time: Andre Johnson 1,012 rec, 13,597 yds, 64 TD
All-time Scoring Leader: Ka'imi Fairbairn 873 points
All-time AV Leader: J.J. Watt, 122 AV
Winningest Coach: Gary Kubiak 61-64-0
Houston Texans Super Bowl Stats
Total Super Bowl Appearances: 0
Super Bowls Won: 0
FAQs on Houston Texans
A. DeMeco Ryans, a former player for the Houston Texans, is serving as the franchise's head coach since 2023.
A. The Houston Texans have a playoff record of 5 wins and 7 losses in 12 games as of January 2025.
A. The Houston Texans have not yet made an appearance at the Super Bowl or for that matter, at any conference championship too, as of January 2025.
A. The Houston Texans play their home games at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, in the United States.
