Here's where the Texans stack up in FPI ratings entering their Week 16 showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon at NRG Stadium.

And for NFL insider Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, after what's been shown from the past six weeks of the season, the Texans and their “muscle-bruising" defense could have the right variables in play to make a potential Super Bowl run.

If the season ended today, the Houston Texans would be in the playoffs. Here's where they stand now, and where they could possibly end up.

Quarterback C.J. Stroud had one of his best games of the season, throwing three touchdown passes and posting a passer rating north of 135. Second-year running back Jawhar Jordan had 101 yards on the ground after taking over for an injured Woody Marks. Houston had almost 400 yards of offense and converted over half of their third downs.

The Houston Texans won big on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, but they're still not a playoff team entering Week 14's matchup against the Chiefs.

Houston's performance against Arizona was among the top in the NFL last week but fell short of the standard the Texans want.

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The retired Houston Texans' legend is still confident in his ability to still get a sack in the NFL, if necessary.