Houston Texans: Pre-Training Camp Season Predictions

Jun 17, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) high-fives a teammate during mini camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Richardson-USA TODAY Sports

Since all of us know Ryan Fitzpatrick will be the starting quarterback of the Houston Texans this season, and it looks like veteran wide receiver Andre Johnson won’t be in the line with his refusal to show up to team activities, it could be a long season for the Texans.

With that said, I still believe they will be a better team than they were last season when they were an NFL-worst 2-14, at least in the win-loss column, but making the playoffs or even winning the AFC South? I can’t say yet they can be that good.

Don’t get me wrong, I believe the Texans’ defense will be one of the Top 5 in the NFL if their pass rushers can stay on the field, but the offense is the biggest question mark with a journeyman QB as the starter, a running back coming off back surgery (Arian Foster) and a veteran wide receiver who really doesn’t want to be with the organization anymore.

Not to mention there is a new head coach this season in Bill O’Brien, who is making his NFL debut as the man in charge.

There may not be many wins for the Texans this upcoming season, but I believe this team could be one of the most interesting.

Here, as of June 23, are my too-early regular-season predictions, as they could change once camp and the preseason are complete. In fact, they will most likely change, but this is a good starting point. The prediction will follow the opponent.