Houston Texans: 4 standout players against the New York Jets

The Houston Texans bounced back in Week 15 after having their nine-game win streak snapped the previous week against AFC South rivals the Indianapolis Colts.

The Houston Texans are in uncharted territory as they are currently in the second seed of the AFC division. With the defeat of the New England Patriots to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Texans now hold their destiny as to whether they’ll get their bye week in the wildcard round of the playoffs. The Texans were able to defeat the New York Jets 29-22 in a competitive game and hostile environment in MetLife Stadium.

All three phases of the team contributed to the win against the Jets, but there were a few individuals that their performances allowed the team to continue in their quest to secure one of the coveted first two seeds in the AFC.

The Texans are now 11-4 after starting 0-3 and have the opportunity to win the AFC South division next week and clinch a playoff berth with a victory on the road in Week 16 against the 7-7 Philadelphia Eagles. Despite injuries remaining a factor and influencing the difficulty of the game, the Texans were able to overcome those obstacles and win.

Winning in the NFL isn’t easy, and first the time under head coach Bill O’Brien, the team has won 10 games. Since being hired in 2014, the Texans went three consecutive seasons with a 9-7 record until they struggled with health on the roster and went 2-14. The resiliency and consistency the players and the team has a shown as a unit has helped the Texans reach double-digit wins for the third time in franchise history.