IND – Mike Vanderjagt 46-yard field goal, 12:30. WSH – Houston penalty in end zone, 14:05. As of 2007[update], the Texans' flagship radio stations were KILT SportsRadio 610AM and KILT 100.3FM. The Giants' following drive ended with Matt Bryant missing a 33-yard field goal. The following weekend in their Divisional Round game in Kansas City, the Texans held a 24-0 lead early in the second quarter over the Kansas City Chiefs only to ultimately lose 51-31. [9], Rookies in italics [8] While the team struggled in early seasons, results began to improve once native Houstonian Gary Kubiak became the head coach in 2006. [11], The Texans surged as the team to beat in the AFC South in 2012, starting 5–0 and holding an 11–1 record by week 14. The team's worst-ever seasons on record are 2–14, in both 2005 and 2013. New York would score on its next possession with a 31-yard pass from Kerry Collins to receiver Amani Toomer to the Giants up 14–13 with 13:18 left in the game. HOU – Jabar Gaffney 26-yard pass from David Carr (Kris Brown kick), 10:31. The divisional realignment also placed the Texans and Titans in the same division. [16] Despite Osweiler's lucrative deal, he struggled significantly during the 2016 season. From 2018 to 2019, the Texans wore a memorial patch to honor the late Bob McNair. HOUSTON — Deshaun Watson’s stellar play has given the Houston Texans their first winning streak of the season.Watson threw for 318 yards and tied a season high with four touchdown passes to help the Texans beat the Lions 41-25 on Thanksgiving for their second straight win. They defeated the wildcard Oakland Raiders 27–14 in the opening round of the playoffs with Osweiler as the starting quarterback due to Savage being out with a concussion. On January 5, 2012, local Houston rap artists Slim Thug, Paul Wall and ZRo released a song titled "HOUSTON" supporting the Houston Texans. The Texans also have an intrastate/interconference rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys, with whom they contest the so-called Governor's Cup every year (a tradition started between the cities prior to the Oilers relocating) either in the preseason or the regular season for bragging rights in the state of Texas. HOU – Kris Brown 50-yard field goal, 6:57. [citation needed]. It is frequently played at home games. The uniform design consists of red trim and either dark blue or white jerseys. PHI – Duce Staley 1-yard run (David Akers kick), 5:18. Under Bill O’Brien, the Texans didn’t invest much money in tight ends. Spanish-language radio broadcasts of the team's games are aired on KGOL ESPN Deportes 1180AM. Jan. 3: The Texans overcome a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the New England Patriots 34-27 at Reliant Stadium and finish the 2009 season 9-7, the first winning season in franchise history. New York long snapper Bob Jones fumbled the snap with the ball being recovered by punter Matt Allen, who was tackled in his own end zone for a safety with the Texans trailing 5–7 at halftime. That year, the Texans started with a 2–5 record. [17] Osweiler started in the Divisional Playoffs game against the New England Patriots, throwing three interceptions in the second half. This streak was the longest ever for a team that started the season 0–3; the previous record was a seven-game win-streak set by the New York Giants in 1918 after starting out 0–3. The team's official mascot is Toro, an anthropomorphic blue bull. → Management They then lost 21–7 in the first round of the playoffs to their AFC South division rival Indianapolis Colts. The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. Most recently the Texans finished 4-12 in 2020, finishing 3rd in the AFC South. In 2000, the new team, tentatively known as "Houston NFL 2002", decided on five potential team names: Apollos, Bobcats, Stallions, Texans and Wildcatters. HOU – Kris Brown 45-yard field goal, 2:24. Indeed, things are changing with the Texans one week after the team fired head coach and general manager Bill O’Brien and replaced him with 73-year-old Romeo Crennel for at least the remainder of this season. Following McNair's death, the majority ownership of the team went to his wife, Janice McNair. In 2010, the team started the season on a 4–2 record going into a Week 7 bye week, but promptly collapsed 2–8 in the second part of the season, finishing 6–10. [20] Culley most recently worked as the Baltimore Ravens assistant head coach, wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator. BAL – Matt Stover 22-yard field goal, 12:00. In 2007, the Texans introduced red pants for the first time, pairing them with the red jerseys for an all-red look. [7] The Texans have gone on to win five more AFC South championships in 2012, 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019. However, the Texans' 2019 season came to an end the following week, as they lost to the eventual Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 51–31 in the AFC divisional round. JAX – Tim Seder 34-yard field goal, 6:31. As of the end of the 2020 season, the Texans have lost to every team in the NFL at least once. October 11, 2020 10/11/2020 7:58 pm. Watson started six games his rookie year, going 3–3 and having arguably the greatest and most decorated rookie season by a quarterback in NFL history, eventually rising up to become the Texans' franchise quarterback. The team typically wears white pants with its blue jerseys and blue pants with its white jerseys. The AM station has an all-sports format, while the FM station plays contemporary country music. However, they lost three of their last four games to finish 12–4; beating the rival Indianapolis Colts in that four-game stretch allowing them to clinch their 2nd AFC South title. On the second play of the following drive, New York running back Tiki Barber fumbled the ball at the Giants 27-yard line with the ball being recovered by Houston linebacker Jamie Sharper. Deshaun Watson’s stellar play has given the Houston Texans their first winning streak of the season. Romeo Crennel was named the interim head coach.[19]. [3] On January 20, Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Vic Fangio joined the staff in the same role,[4] followed by former Cleveland Browns head coach Chris Palmer as offensive coordinator on February 3. The Texans also have an AFC South Division rivalry with the Indianapolis Colts, whom the Texans had never defeated in Indianapolis until the 2015 season. On November 26, 2018, McNair's wife, Janice McNair, became the principal owner and Senior Chair of the Houston Texans, while their son, D. Cal McNair, became the Chairman and Chief Operating Officer. On September 6, the team name was officially revealed as the Houston Texans. [12], Despite being in their first season, Football Outsiders calculated that the Texans were, play-for-play, the least successful team in the NFL in 2002. The first quarter was scoreless with miscues from both teams. This shortlist was eventually reduced to Apollos, Stallions and Texans. Watson threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns and David Johnson ran for a season-high 128 yards and had a rushing touchdown and a TD reception as the Texans (4-11) tied a season … ", "J.J. 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SD – Steve Christie 36-yard field goal, 0:07. As of the end of the 2019 season, the Texans have a cumulative regular season record of 49–59 against their three divisional rivals: 23–13 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars; 17-19 versus the Tennessee Titans; and 9–27 versus the Indianapolis Colts. HOU – Billy Miller 5-yard pass from James Allen (Kris Brown kick), 14:10. Pittsburgh quarterback Tommy Maddox threw two interceptions, both of which were returned for touchdowns by Houston cornerback Aaron Glenn; Maddox also lost a fumble that was recovered by Texans cornerback Kenny Wright for a touchdown. As members of the AFC South, the Texans play 6 of their 16 regular season games against other AFC South teams. The helmet was initially white when the team name and logo were unveiled, but was later changed to dark blue. [11], This was the Titans' first game to be played in Houston since December 15, 1996 when the team was known as the Houston Oilers. However, his success would come up very short, following a Week 8 41–38 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Watson tore his ACL in practice and was ruled out the remainder of the season, which caused the Texans to have one of their worst seasons. In 2017, the destruction and flooding caused during Hurricane Harvey a few days before their Week 4 pre-season match up time scheduled caused the game to be relocated to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. In 1997, Houston entrepreneur Bob McNair had a failed bid to bring a National Hockey League (NHL) expansion team to the city, and Bud Adams relocated the city's NFL team, the Houston Oilers, to Nashville where they were renamed the Tennessee Titans. On October 6, 1999 the NFL awarded the 32nd team to Houston, at the cost of $700 million. HOU – David Carr 17-yard run (Kris Brown kick), 5:04. TEN – Joe Nedney 26-yard field goal, 2:56. [1], The Houston Texans joined the league in the 2002 season, playing at the newly-opened Reliant Stadium under head coach Dom Capers. On September 6, 2000, the NFL's 32nd franchise was officially christened the Houston Texans before thousands at a downtown rally in Houston. As of the 2020 season, they are the only franchise to have never appeared in a conference championship game. Watson has two straight 300-yard games and has thrown 15 TD passes without an interception in the past six games. Their coaching staff was headed by Dom Capers, who previously coached the expansion Carolina Panthers when they debuted in 1995. The Texans’ running game was historically bad in 2020 – the second-worst average per game in franchise history to their first season in 2002. In 2016, the Texans unveiled a new uniform combo against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pairing the red jersey with blue pants and red socks. Houston's first touchdown of the game came in the 3rd quarter, with a 1-yard run from Jonathan Wells. JAX – Tim Seder 22-yard field goal, 0:00. The Texans posted their best-ever season record in 2012, finishing at 12–4. The 2020 Houston Texans season came to a conclusion in an exciting fashion Sunday afternoon. TEN – Joe Nedney 24-yard field goal, 7:54. HOUSTON (AP) — Deshaun Watson’s stellar play has given the Houston Texans their first winning streak of the season. [8] Houston also selected 18 more players. HOU – Kris Brown 43-yard field goal, 3:40. Also, they celebrated 10 years as a franchise by wearing an anniversary patch throughout 2012. At the end of the season, Kahale Warring finally got a chance and caught three passes for 35 yards. In association with Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, they would push for a domed stadium as part of the bid to lure the NFL back to Houston. HOU – David Carr 2-yard run (Kris Brown kick), 1:25. For a team with a 4-12 record, that would usually mean the draft, but the Miami Dolphins have the Texans' first-round pick. There are two teams which the Texans have never beaten: the Minnesota Vikings (0–5) and Philadelphia Eagles (0–5). This page was last edited on 18 February 2021, at 03:51. 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Last season, Cooks was the WR32 per game (13.7 PPR points) on WR36 fantasy usage. The Texans also got their first win of the season in five tries – a 30-14 win over AFC South rival Jacksonville at NRG Stadium. IND – Mike Vanderjagt 39-yard field goal, 1:38. In 2018 the two teams met in the AFC Wild Card Playoffs, with the Colts winning 21–7.[27]. The Texans have fared slightly better against the rest of the AFC, posting a regular season record of 52–56 against AFC teams from divisions other than the South, with an 18–18 record against AFC East teams, 17–19 against AFC North teams, and 17–19 against AFC West teams. On March 2, 2000, Houston NFL 2002 announced that the team name search had been narrowed down to five choices: Apollos, Bobcats, Stallions, Texans, and Wildcatters. Houston received the opening kickoff, but went three-and-out, punting the ball to end the drive. They were the first to do this since the 1961 Minnesota Vikings won their inaugural game. On the next drive, Texans' running back James Allen fumbled the ball and it was recovered at the New York 30-yard line by linebacker Dhani Jones for the Giants. Houston responded on the next drive with a 50-yard field goal to take a 16–14 lead with 6:57 left. BAL – Matt Stover 47-yard field goal, 9:00. [22] A year later the Texans unveiled their uniforms during another downtown rally.[2]. As of the end of the 2020 season, the Texans' overall regular season win-loss record is 135–169. The team plays its home games at NRG Stadium. The YouTube video has amassed over a million views becoming unofficially the Texans' most popular theme song. The discussion eventually began to create a new NFL expansion team, with the 31st being awarded to the reformed Cleveland Browns. In order to even out the franchises at 32, the league also contemplated adding another expansion franchise. On November 19, 2017, Andre Johnson was the first-ever inductee into the Texans Ring of Honor. [39], Texans DE J.J. Watt raised $41.6 million in relief funds for Hurricane Harvey after the storm devastated the city in 2017. Savage led a comeback effort against the Jaguars, and was named the starter for the remainder of the season. HOU – Kris Brown 48-yard field goal, 2:37. The Texans are the youngest franchise in the NFL, having only been competing in the NFL since 2002. HOU – James Allen – 10 receptions, 49 yards. BUF – Travis Henry 23-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 6:32. They went on to defeat the Buffalo Bills by a score of 22–19 in overtime in the AFC wild card round. Those were the first turnovers forced by the Texans all season. In the 2013 NFL Draft, the Texans acquired Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins 27th overall. The Texans went on to finish 9–7 in the 2014 season and barely missed the playoffs. CLE – Phil Dawson 36-yard field goal, 10:30. It’s the first road win for Taylor, who is in his second season, and the first time the Bengals (4-10-1) won away from Cincinnati since a 37-36 victory at Atlanta on Sept. 30, 2018. [13] FO also stated that the 2002 Texans had the worst offense and third-worst run offense they have ever tracked. Kevin Kugler calls the preseason games on TV, with former Oilers running back Spencer Tillman providing color commentary. The Texans are 0-2 to start the season, having been outclassed by the Chiefs and Ravens in Weeks 1 and 2. The following season, former Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips was hired as the defensive coordinator of the Texans, and the improved defense led to the Texans finishing 10–6, winning their first AFC South title. In 2017, the Texans wear the color rush uniform with all-navy blue. CIN – Michael Westbrook 12-yard pass from Jon Kitna (Neil Rackers kick), 11:28. The 2002 season was the Houston Texans' debut season in the National Football League and the first NFL season for the city of Houston since the Oilers moved to Tennessee to become the Titans in 1997. Its natural rivals are its fellow AFC South teams such as the Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Indianapolis Colts. [9] The Texans then beat wild card Cincinnati Bengals 31–10 in the first round of the 2011–12 NFL playoffs,[10] before a 20–13 defeat by the Ravens in the Divisional Round. McNair explained that the name and logo "embody the pride, strength, independence and achievement that make the people of Houston and our area special. After throwing two interceptions in Week 15 against the Jaguars, coach Bill O'Brien benched the offseason acquisition in favor of backup quarterback Tom Savage. The game's next scoring play would come late in the second quarter. Watson threw for 318 yards and tied a season high with four touchdown passes to help the Texans beat the Lions 41-25 on Thanksgiving for their second straight win. In the 2017 NFL Draft, the Texans traded up to the 12th overall selection to select Clemson star quarterback Deshaun Watson. [31] The song was donated by Walker to the city of Houston. They lost three of their next four games, losing to the Dallas Cowboys, the Indianapolis Colts, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, respectively. The team plays its home games at NRG Stadium. On December 29, the team signed ten players: running back Michael Basnight, safety Leomont Evans, tackles Robert Hicks and Jerry Wisne, defensive tackle Jason Nikolao, quarterback Mike Quinn, fullback Matt Snider, cornerback Jason Suttle, linebacker Casey Tisdale and safety Kevin Williams. The Texans clinched their fourth AFC South division title in six years in Savage's first career start against the Bengals in Week 16. Both are owned by Entercom. Deshaun Watson and the Texans are 2-7, but four of those losses are by a score or less. Plagued by a series of unexpected injuries (including a second consecutive season-ending injury to J.J. Watt) and controversy involving the team's suspected violation of the league's concussion protocol, after backup quarterback Tom Savage suffered a seizure following a Week 14 game against the San Francisco 49ers, the Texans went 1–9 the rest of the season and eventually finish 4–12 and last in the AFC South in 2017, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014 and giving Bill O'Brien his first losing season as Texans head coach. On March 6, 2002, Colts offensive lineman Steve McKinney became the first unrestricted free agent to be signed by the Texans. PIT – Jeff Reed 31-yard field goal, 9:45. Regular season games are aired over CBS affiliate KHOU, FOX affiliate KRIV if the Texans host an NFC team, and NBC affiliate KPRC for Sunday night games.