2016 Houston Texans season

2016 Houston Texans season
Head coach Bill O'Brien
General manager Rick Smith
Owner Bob McNair
Home field NRG Stadium
Results
Record 6–5
Division place 1st AFC South
Uniform

The 2016 Houston Texans season is the franchise's 15th season in the National Football League and the third under head coach Bill O'Brien. The Texans will attempt to make history as the first team to play the Super Bowl on their home field, NRG Stadium.

Draft

Main article: 2016 NFL Draft
2016 Houston Texans Draft
Round Selection Player Position College
1 21 Will Fuller WR Notre Dame
2 50 Nick Martin C Notre Dame
3 85 Braxton Miller WR Ohio State
4 119 Tyler Ervin RB San Jose State
5 159 K. J. Dillon S West Virginia
5 166 D. J. Reader DT Clemson
Notes

Staff

Houston Texans staff
Front Office
  • Founder/Chairman/CEO – Bob McNair
  • Vice Chairman – D. Cal McNair
  • Executive Vice President/General Manager – Rick Smith
  • President – Jamey Rootes
  • Vice President of Football Administration – Chris Olsen
  • Vice President of Football Operations – Doug West
  • Senior Personnel Advisor – Bobby Grier
  • Director of Player Personnel – Brian Gaine
  • Director of College Scouting – Jon Carr
  • Director of Football Research – Jim Bernhardt
  • Assistant Director of Pro Personnel – Larry Wright
Head Coaches
Offensive Coaches
  
Defensive Coaches
Special Teams Coaches
Strength and Conditioning
  • Head Strength and Conditioning – Craig Fitzgerald
  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning – Sean Hayes
  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning – Brian Bell

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Current roster

Houston Texans roster
Quarterbacks

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Tight ends

 Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

 Reserve lists

Practice squad

Rookies in italics
Roster updated November 28, 2016
Depth Chart • Transactions
53 Active, 13 Inactive, 11 Practice Squad

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Schedule

Preseason

Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.com
recap
1 August 14 at San Francisco 49ers W 24–13 1–0 Levi's Stadium Recap
2 August 20 New Orleans Saints W 16–9 2–0 NRG Stadium Recap
3 August 28 Arizona Cardinals W 34–24 3–0 NRG Stadium Recap
4 September 1 at Dallas Cowboys W 28–17 4–0 AT&T Stadium Recap

Regular season

Week Date Kickoff Opponent Result Record Game site TV NFL.com
recap
1 September 11 12:00 p.m. CDT Chicago Bears W 23–14 1–0 NRG Stadium Fox Recap
2 September 18 12:00 p.m. CDT Kansas City Chiefs W 19–12 2–0 NRG Stadium CBS Recap
3 September 22 7:25 p.m. CDT at New England Patriots L 0–27 2–1 Gillette Stadium CBS/NFLN/Twitter Recap
4 October 2 12:00 p.m. CDT Tennessee Titans W 27–20 3–1 NRG Stadium CBS Recap
5 October 9 12:00 p.m. CDT at Minnesota Vikings L 13–31 3–2 U.S. Bank Stadium CBS Recap
6 October 16 7:30 p.m. CDT Indianapolis Colts W 26–23 (OT) 4–2 NRG Stadium NBC Recap
7 October 24 7:30 p.m. CDT at Denver Broncos L 9–27 4–3 Sports Authority Field at Mile High ESPN Recap
8 October 30 12:00 p.m. CDT Detroit Lions W 20–13 5–3 NRG Stadium Fox Recap
9 Bye
10 November 13 12:00 p.m. CST at Jacksonville Jaguars W 24–21 6–3 EverBank Field CBS Recap
11 November 21 7:30 p.m. CST at Oakland Raiders L 20–27 6–4 Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) ESPN Recap
12 November 27 12:00 p.m. CST San Diego Chargers L 13–21 6–5 NRG Stadium CBS Recap
13 December 4 12:00 p.m. CST at Green Bay Packers Lambeau Field CBS
14 December 11 12:00 p.m. CST at Indianapolis Colts Lucas Oil Stadium CBS
15 December 18 12:00 p.m. CST Jacksonville Jaguars NRG Stadium CBS
16 December 24 7:25 p.m. CST Cincinnati Bengals NRG Stadium NFLN #
17 January 1 12:00 p.m. CST at Tennessee Titans Nissan Stadium CBS
Notes

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Chicago Bears

Week One: Chicago Bears at Houston Texans – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Bears 7 7 0014
Texans 0 10 31023

at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
  • HOU – Nick Novak 28-yard field goal, 11:25. Bears 7–3. Drive: 14 plays, 59 yards, 6:19.
  • HOU – DeAndre Hopkins 23-yard pass from Brock Osweiler (Nick Novak kick), 3:14. Texans 10–7. Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 4:49.
  • CHI – Eddie Royal 19-yard pass from Jay Cutler (Connor Barth kick), 0:07. Bears 14–10. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:31.
Third quarter
  • HOU – Nick Novak 28-yard field goal, 12:17. Bears 14–13. Drive: 5 plays, 15 yards, 1:50.
Fourth quarter
  • HOU – Will Fuller 18-yard pass from Brock Osweiler (Nick Novak kick), 12:44. Texans 20–14. Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 4:52.
  • HOU – Nick Novak 38-yard field goal, 6:10. Texans 23–14. Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 2:51.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers

Brock Osweiler started his first regular season game for the Texans at home against the Chicago Bears. Houston received the ball first and made it all the way to the Chicago 34 before a Osweiler pass was intercepted by Tracy Porter. The Bears capitalized on the turnover with a 1-yard run from Jeremy Langford. In the 2nd quarter, Jay Cutler fumbled the ball on 4th and 1 at the Houston 31. Cutler recovered the fumble but the drive was turned over on downs. Houston scored on the following drive with a 28-yard field goal from Nick Novak. Following a slow offensive start in the first half, Houston trailed Chicago 10–14 at halftime. Momentum shifted in the 2nd half in favor of the Texans, outscoring the Bears 13–0. With the win, Houston improved to 4–0 all time against Chicago.

Week 2: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Week Two: Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Chiefs 0 3 0912
Texans 7 6 0619

at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
  • KC – Cairo Santos 53-yard field goal, 14:55. Texans 7–3. Drive: 4 plays, −2 yards, 1:17.
  • HOU – Nick Novak 32-yard field goal, 4:16. Texans 10–3. Drive: 14 plays, 69 yards, 6:43.
  • HOU – Nick Novak 24-yard field goal, 1:21. Texans 13–3. Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 0:19.
Third quarter
  • None.
Fourth quarter
  • KC – Cairo Santos 43-yard field goal, 14:56. Texans 13–6. Drive: 5 plays, 26 yards, 2:50.
  • HOU – Nick Novak 31-yard field goal, 9:34. Texans 16–6. Drive: 11 plays, 47 yards, 5:22.
  • KC – Cairo Santos 35-yard field goal, 7:34. Texans 16–9. Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 2:00.
  • HOU – Nick Novak 43-yard field goal, 2:56. Texans 19–9. Drive: 11 plays, 49 yards, 4:38.
  • KC – Cairo Santos 30-yard field goal, 0:49. Texans 19–12. Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 2:07.
Top passers
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Top receivers

The Texans stayed at home for week 2 where they hosted the Kansas City Chiefs, going 0–2 against the Chiefs the previous season, including a 0–30 shutout loss in the Wild Card round. Houston's defense managed Kansas City's offense, holding the Chiefs to only 4 Cairo Santos field goals. The only touchdown of the game came on a 27-yard pass from Brock Osweiler to DeAndre Hopkins in the 1st quarter.

Week 3: at New England Patriots

Week Three: Houston Texans at New England Patriots – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Texans 0 0 000
Patriots 10 0 10727

at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

Game information

First quarter
  • NE – Stephen Gostkowski 24-yard field goal, 2:07. Patriots 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 4:52.
  • NE – Jacoby Brissett 27-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 1:54. Patriots 10–0. Drive: 1 play, 22 yards, 0:07.
Second quarter
  • None.
Third quarter
  • NE – Stephen Gostkowski 25-yard field goal, 8:19. Patriots 13–0. Drive: 13 plays, 71 yards, 6:41.
  • NE – LeGarrette Blount 1-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 5:41. Patriots 20–0. Drive: 6 plays, 21 yards, 2:31.
Fourth quarter
  • NE – LeGarrette Blount 41-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 11:00. Patriots 27–7. Drive: 2 plays, 47 yards, 0:40.
Top passers
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Top receivers

The Houston Texans fell to the New England Patriots 27–0, dropping to 2–1 for the season. Problems started early for the Texans as Charles James fumbled a kick return that was recovered by Duron Harmon at the Houston 22. The fumble lead to a Jacoby Brissett 27-yard run to extended New England's lead to 10–0 following Stephen Gostkowski's kick late in the first quarter. On the Texans' next possession, a Brock Osweiler pass was intercepted by Jamie Collins. The Patriots gained the ball to start the second half and settled for a 25-yard Gostkowski field goal. On the ensuing kickoff, Tyler Ervin fumbled the ball with Jordan Richards recovering it. Like before, the fumble resulted in a New England touchdown with a 1-yard LeGarrette Blount run. The loss was Houston's first shutout loss since December 7, 2003, where the Texans fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars also by a score of 27–0.

Days after the game, defensive end J. J. Watt underwent back surgery to repair a herniated disk. Watt will miss the remainder of the 2016 season due to the surgery.[3] Former Texan Antonio Smith was signed to the team to replace Watt for the season.[4]

Week 4: vs. Tennessee Titans

Week Four: Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Titans 3 14 3020
Texans 14 6 7027

at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Game information

First quarter
  • HOU – C. J. Fiedorowicz 14-yard pass from Brock Osweiler (Nick Novak kick), 10:31. Texans 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:29.
  • HOU – Will Fuller 5-yard pass from Brock Osweiler (Nick Novak kick), 5:38. Texans 14–0. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:47.
  • TEN – Ryan Succop 48-yard field goal, 2:40. Texans 14–3. Drive: 7 plays, 42 yards, 2:58.
Second quarter
  • HOU – Nick Novak 53-yard field goal, 13:47. Texans 17–3. Drive: 9 plays, 40 yards, 3:54.
  • TEN – DeMarco Murray 2-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 11:26. Texans 17–10. Drive: 5 plays, 78 yards, 2:21.
  • TEN – DeMarco Murray 1-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 2:28. Tied 17–17. Drive: 9 plays, 39 yards, 4:16.
  • HOU – Nick Novak 45-yard field goal, 0:11. Texans 20–17. Drive: 4 plays, 17 yards, 0:39.
Third quarter
  • TEN – Ryan Succop 26-yard field goal, 7:04. Tied 20–20. Drive: 13 plays, 59 yards, 7:56.
  • HOU – Will Fuller 67-yard punt return (Nick Novak kick), 0:56. Texans 27–20.
Fourth quarter
  • None.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers

Week 5: at Minnesota Vikings

Week Five: Houston Texans at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Texans 0 6 0713
Vikings 14 10 0731

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: October 9
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
  • Game attendance: 66,683
  • Referee: Jeff Triplette
  • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes and Solomon Wilcots
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

First quarter
  • MIN – Adam Thielen 36-yard pass from Sam Bradford (Blair Walsh kick), 11:23. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards, 3:37.
  • MIN – Matt Asiata 1-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 6:28. Vikings 14–0. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 3:52.
Second quarter
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 19-yard field goal, 9:58. Vikings 17–0. Drive: 15 plays, 58 yards, 6:19.
  • MIN – Marcus Sherels 79-yard punt return (Blair Walsh kick), 8:46. Vikings 24–0.
  • HOU – Nick Novak 38-yard field goal, 5:42. Vikings 24–3. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 3:04.
  • HOU – Nick Novak 30-yard field goal, 1:37. Vikings 24–6. Drive: 10 plays, 42 yards, 2:04.
Third quarter
  • None.
Fourth quarter
  • MIN – Cordarrelle Patterson 9-yard pass from Sam Bradford (Blair Walsh kick), 14:09. Vikings 31–6. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 4:42.
  • HOU – DeAndre Hopkins 1-yard pass from Brock Osweiler (Nick Novak kick), 3:46. Vikings 31–13. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:29.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers

Week 6: vs. Indianapolis Colts

Week Six: Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – Game summary
1 2 34OTTotal
Colts 3 10 010023
Texans 0 3 614326

at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Game information

First quarter
  • IND – Adam Vinatieri 41-yard field goal, 5:56. Colts 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 27 yards, 4:16.
Second quarter
  • IND – Jack Doyle 22-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:55. Colts 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 4:33.
  • IND – Adam Vinatieri 37-yard field goal, 6:55. Colts 13–0. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 5:12.
  • HOU – Nick Novak 27-yard field goal, 1:57. Colts 13–3. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 4:58.
Third quarter
  • HOU – Lamar Miller 1-yard run (kick failed, wide right), 7:06. Colts 13–9. Drive: 10 plays, 82 yards, 5:13.
Fourth quarter
  • IND – Andrew Luck 14-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 14:53. Colts 20–9. Drive: 2 plays, 20 yards, 0:25.
  • IND – Adam Vinatieri 36-yard field goal, 7:04. Colts 23–9. Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 5:17.
  • HOU – Lamar Miller 10-yard pass from Brock Osweiler (Nick Novak kick), 2:37. Colts 23–16. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:27.
  • HOU – C. J. Fiedorowicz 26-yard pass from Brock Osweiler (Nick Novak kick), 0:49. Tied 23–23. Drive: 3 plays, 53 yards, 1:01.
Overtime
  • HOU – Nick Novak 33-yard field goal, 8:10. Texans 26–23. Drive: 6 plays, 52 yards, 3:20.
Top passers
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The Texans hosted their divisional rivals, the Colts, in a prime time match up. Houston's offense got off to a slow start during the first half with the crowd booing quarterback Brock Osweiler numerous times. While the offense was struggling, Houston's defense kept them in the game to only trail 3–13 at halftime. The Texans' offense scored their first touchdown of the game midway through the third quarter with a 1-yard run from Lamar Miller. Miller's rushing touchdown was his first of the season and Houston's first rushing touchdown of the season. After Miller's touchdown run, Nick Novak missed the extra point, going wide right, to trail 9–13. The Texans' offense faltered again while the Colts started to pull away in the fourth quarter to lead 23–9 with 7:04 left in regulation. Down by 14, the Texans refused to give up and started a comeback against the Colts. Houston tied the game with 0:47 left in regulation on a 26-yard touchdown pass from Osweiler to tight end C. J. Fiedorowicz. With Novak making the extra point, the game was tied at 23–23. Indianapolis tried to win the game in regulation, but were forced to punt with 0:23 left in the game. Houston took the knee to close out the fourth.

The Colts received the ball to begin overtime, but failed to make it out of their own territory. On 3rd and 3 Andrew Luck was sacked by Benardrick McKinney for a 9-yard loss and Indianapolis was forced to punt the ball away. Houston made it into field goal territory after Osweiler found Jaelen Strong for a 36-yard pass at the Indianapolis 12-yard line. On the next play, Osweiler intentionally ran for a 3-yard loss to help set up a Novak field goal. After Osweiler's set up, Novak made the 33-yard field goal to win the game for the Texans, 26–23.

With the win, Houston went to 4–2 on the season, 4–0 at home, and extended their win streak over Indianapolis to a franchise best 2 games.

Week 7: at Denver Broncos

Week Seven: Houston Texans at Denver Broncos – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Texans 6 0 309
Broncos 0 14 7627

at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Game information

First quarter
  • HOU – Nick Novak 43-yard field goal, 7:11. Texans 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 33 yards, 2:16.
  • HOU – Nick Novak 43-yard field goal, 0:21. Texans 6–0. Drive: 10 plays, 39 yards, 5:05.
Second quarter
Third quarter
  • HOU – Nick Novak 29-yard field goal, 9:09. Broncos 14–9. Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 4:50.
  • DEN – Devontae Booker 1-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 0:40. Broncos 21–9. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 3:57.
Fourth quarter
  • DEN – Brandon McManus 22-yard field goal, 11:36. Broncos 24–9. Drive: 7 plays, 22 yards, 3:20.
  • DEN – Brandon McManus 32-yard field goal, 1:57. Broncos 27–9. Drive: 7 plays, 20 yards, 2:43.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers

Brock Osweiler returns to Denver for the first time after leaving the Broncos in the offseason. But his success last week wasn't enough this week as the Broncos held them to three field goals for the win.

Week 8: vs. Detroit Lions

Week Eight: Detroit Lions at Houston Texans – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Lions 0 3 01013
Texans 0 14 3320

at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Game information

First quarter
  • None.
Second quarter
  • HOU – C. J. Fiedorowicz 6-yard pass from Brock Osweiler (Nick Novak kick), 12:56. Texans 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 61 yards, 5:54.
  • HOU – Lamar Miller 1-yard run (Nick Novak kick), 7:04. Texans 14–0. Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 4:34.
  • DET – Matt Prater 47-yard field goal, 0:06. Texans 14–3. Drive: 5 plays, 52 yards, 0:30.
Third quarter
  • HOU – Nick Novak 33-yard field goal, 5:51. Texans 17–3. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 4:30.
Fourth quarter
  • DET – Theo Riddick 1-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 14:50. Texans 17–10. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:01.
  • HOU – Nick Novak 36-yard field goal, 4:09. Texans 20–10. Drive: 9 plays, 47 yards, 6:05.
  • DET – Matt Prater 34-yard field goal, 2:53. Texans 20–13. Drive: 6 plays, 39 yards, 1:16.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers

Week 10: at Jacksonville Jaguars

Week Ten: Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Texans 14 0 7324
Jaguars 7 3 01121

at EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
  • JAX – Jason Myers 54-yard field goal, 5:17. Texans 14–10. Drive: 8 plays, 25 yards, 3:43.
Third quarter
  • HOU – Stephen Anderson 7-yard pass from Brock Osweiler (Nick Novak kick), 4:07. Texans 21–10. Drive: 1 play, 7 yards, 0:05.
Fourth quarter
  • JAX – Jason Myers 44-yard field goal, 14:56. Texans 21–13. Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 4:11.
  • HOU – Nick Novak 51-yard field goal, 8:32. Texans 24–13. Drive: 11 plays, 42 yards, 6:24.
  • JAX – Allen Robinson 14-yard pass from Blake Bortles (Blake Bortles–Allen Robinson pass), 2:17. Texans 24–21. Drive: 8 plays, 92 yards, 1:25.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers

The Texans got their first road win of the season and their first winning streak since Weeks 1–2, improving to 6–3.

Week 11: at Oakland Raiders

NFL International Series
Week Eleven: Houston Texans at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Texans 3 7 7320
Raiders 0 10 31427

at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico

  • Date: November 21
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 63 °F (17 °C), clear
  • Game attendance: 76,473
  • Referee: Tony Corrente
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Sean McDonough, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

First quarter
  • HOU – Nick Novak 32-yard field goal, 8:34. Texans 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 61 yards, 6:26.
Second quarter
  • OAK – Jalen Richard 17-yard pass from Derek Carr (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 14:54. Raiders 7–3. Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 4:35.
  • OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 19-yard field goal, 12:48. Raiders 10–3. Drive: 5 plays, 18 yards, 2:06.
  • HOU – Braxton Miller 12-yard pass from Brock Osweiler (Nick Novak kick), 7:59. Tied 10–10. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:49.
Third quarter
  • HOU – Lamar Miller 1-yard run (Nick Novak kick), 8:32. Texans 17–10. Drive: 13 plays, 65 yards, 6:19.
  • OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 20-yard field goal, 2:39. Texans 17–13. Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 5:53.
Fourth quarter
  • HOU – Nick Novak 28-yard field goal, 10:57. Texans 20–13. Drive: 12 plays, 64 yards, 6:42.
  • OAK – Jamize Olawale 75-yard pass from Derek Carr (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 10:44. Tied 20–20. Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:13.
  • OAK – Amari Cooper 35-yard pass from Derek Carr (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 4:43. Raiders 27–20. Drive: 5 plays, 85 yards, 1:32.
Top passers
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Top receivers

Following their first road win of the season the previous week, the Texans traveled to Mexico City to face the Oakland Raiders in what would be a controversial game. Houston received the opening kickoff and Brock Osweiler found DeAndre Hopkins for a 60-yard touchdown pass and run, but Hopkins was ruled out of bounds after gaining 24 yards. The instant replayed showed that Hopkins stayed in bounds, but the play could not be challenged due to an NFL rule that says a play where a player is ruled out of bounds cannot be challenged.[5] After the officiating error, the Texans' opening drive ended in an 32-yard field goal from Nick Novak. In the 4th quarter, with the game tied 20–20, the Texans made it to the Raiders' 16-yard line. On 3rd and 2, Lamar Miller ran the ball and appeared to have gained the 1st down, but was ruled just short. On 4th and inches, Houston decided to go for it and handed the ball off to Akeem Hunt. Hunt also appeared to have gained the 1st down, but was ruled short. The play was challenged, but the call was upheld. The spot of the ball on both plays was heavily criticized as both Miller and Hunt appeared to have gained enough yards for a 1st down.[6] On the ensuing drive, Oakland would score the game winning touchdown with a 35-yard pass from Derek Carr to Amari Cooper.

Along the controversial officiating, a fan in the stands shined a laser pointer in the eyes of Osweiler and Miller throughout the game.[7]

Week 12: vs. San Diego Chargers

Week Twelve: San Diego Chargers at Houston Texans – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Chargers 0 14 0721
Texans 0 7 0613

at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

  • Date: November 27
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof stadium, roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 71,897
  • Referee: Jeff Triplette
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan and Rich Gannon
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

First quarter
  • None.
Second quarter
Third quarter
  • None.
Fourth quarter
  • HOU – Nick Novak 19-yard field goal, 14:09. Chargers 14–10. Drive: 9 plays, 36 yards, 5:28.
  • SD – Hunter Henry 12-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Josh Lambo kick), 9:52. Chargers 21–10. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 4:17.
  • HOU – Nick Novak 45-yard field goal, 0:14. Chargers 21–13. Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 2:03.
Top passers
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Top receivers

The Texans fell to the Chargers 21–13, losing their first home game of the season.

Week 13: at Green Bay Packers

Week Thirteen: Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Texans 0 0 000
Packers 0 0 000

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

  • Date: December 4
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Referee: Gene Steratore
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson
  • Preview

Standings

Division

AFC South
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
Houston Texans 6 5 0 .545 3–0 4–4 194 236 L2
Tennessee Titans 6 6 0 .500 1–3 3–5 208 296 W1
Indianapolis Colts 5 6 0 .455 2–2 3–5 270 301 L1
Jacksonville Jaguars 2 9 0 .182 1–2 1–7 214 293 L6

Conference

# Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
Division leaders
1[lower-alpha 1] New England Patriots East 9 2 0 .818 3–1 7–1 .414 .370 W2
2[lower-alpha 1] Oakland Raiders West 9 2 0 .818 2–1 6–1 .508 .470 W5
3[lower-alpha 2][lower-alpha 3] Baltimore Ravens North 6 5 0 .545 4–0 6–2 .439 .257 W1
4[lower-alpha 2] Houston Texans South 6 5 0 .545 3–0 4–3 .541 .448 L1
Wild Cards
5 Kansas City Chiefs West 8 3 0 .727 3–0 6–2 .479 .455 W1
6[lower-alpha 4] Miami Dolphins East 7 4 0 .636 2–1 5–3 .415 .321 W6
In the Hunt
7[lower-alpha 4] Denver Broncos West 7 4 0 .636 1–3 4–3 .525 .448 L1
8[lower-alpha 3][lower-alpha 5] Pittsburgh Steelers North 6 5 0 .545 2–1 5–3 .521 .388 W2
9[lower-alpha 5] Buffalo Bills East 6 5 0 .545 1–3 3–4 .467 .364 W2
10 Tennessee Titans South 6 6 0 .500 1–3 3–5 .439 .333 W1
11[lower-alpha 6] Indianapolis Colts South 5 6 0 .455 2–2 3–5 .484 .411 L1
12[lower-alpha 6] San Diego Chargers West 5 6 0 .455 1–3 4–5 .566 .500 W1
13 Cincinnati Bengals North 3 7 1 .350 1–2 3–5 .561 .294 L2
14 New York Jets East 3 8 0 .273 1–2 3–5 .504 .353 L3
15 Jacksonville Jaguars South 2 9 0 .182 1–2 1–7 .529 .318 L6
Eliminated from postseason contention
16 Cleveland Browns North 0 12 0 .000 0–4 0–8 .576 .000 L12
Tiebreakers[lower-alpha 7]
  1. 1 2 New England wins tie break over Oakland based on best win percentage in conference games.
  2. 1 2 Baltimore wins tie break over Houston based on best win percentage in conference games.
  3. 1 2 Baltimore wins tie break over Pittsburgh based on head-to-head win percentage.
  4. 1 2 Miami wins tie break over Denver based on best win percentage in conference games.
  5. 1 2 Pittsburgh wins tie break over Buffalo based on best win percentage in conference games.
  6. 1 2 Indianapolis wins tie break over San Diego based on head-to-head win percentage.
  7. ↑ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.
Legend
w — Clinched wild card
x — Clinched playoff berth
y — Clinched division
z — Clinched first-round bye
* — Clinched home-field advantage

References

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