The Houston Texans finished the 2025 regular season with an 11‑5 record, earning the No. 5 seed in the AFC playoffs and a wild‑card matchup against the No. 4 seeded Pittsburgh Steelers. Houston’s success was fueled by steady offensive production and a balanced attack that helped the franchise secure a return to postseason play.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud paced the Texans’ passing game, completing 273 of 423 attempts (64.5 percent) for 3,041 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions across 14 games. Stroud’s ability to generate yardage and limit turnovers helped Houston’s offense remain efficient and competitive throughout the regular season.
In the ground game, Woody Marks led Houston with 703 rushing yards, averaging 3.6 yards per carry on 196 attempts while scoring 2 touchdowns. Marks’ contributions helped provide a foundation on early downs, complementing a passing attack that moved the ball consistently.
Wide receiver Nico Collins led the Texans in receiving with 71 receptions for 1,117 yards and 6 touchdowns. Collins’ big‑play ability and high yardage total made him Stroud’s top target and one of Houston’s most dangerous offensive weapons. Tight end Dalton Schultz added a strong presence in the middle of the field with 82 receptions for 777 yards and 3 touchdowns, giving the Texans a reliable chain‑moving option in all areas of the passing game.
Third in receiving yards was Jayden Higgins, who finished with 525 yards and 6 touchdowns on 41 receptions, while Xavier Hutchinson added 428 yards and 3 touchdowns. Running backs and secondary receivers also contributed as part of a diversified aerial attack.
Defensively, linebacker Azeez Al‑Shaair led the Texans with 103 total tackles, anchoring a unit that made key stops when needed. Safety Jalen Pitre added 4 interceptions, providing valuable takeaways for a defense that complemented an offense capable of field‑flipping plays.
Houston’s team statistics reflect a balanced offensive profile: 3,956 net passing yards, 1,852 rushing yards, and a total of 23 rushing touchdowns and 24 passing touchdowns between its leading players. The Texans’ ability to move the ball both through the air and on the ground helped them emerge as one of the AFC’s stronger wild‑card contenders.
Houston now travels to face Pittsburgh in the wild‑card round, where they will look to lean on Stroud’s passing proficiency, Collins’ downfield threat, and a complementary running game to pull off an upset and advance deeper into the postseason.
