The Take part in the bye week and have the opportunity to evaluate the squad.
The scouting department may also begin studying tape once the college football regular season ends.
The Texans should think about life in January as they are just a few games away but the draft is just around the corner. Houston needs to improve its interior offensive line while pursuing a long-term defensive tackle.
Subject to quadruple trading Houston should be happy with its book ends. Either 2024 second-round pick Blake Fisher or veteran Tytus Howard should serve as the starter in 2025.
Howard, who could also move inside to guard before the 2023 season, leaving a void at right guard in place of the struggling Shaq Mason. Center and both guard positions are likely to be up for grabs, even if the Texans decide to bring back former first-round pick and oft-injured Kenyon Green.
Here's a look at where the Texans are listed after the Week 12 loss
- Round 1, No. 22 overall
- Round 2, No. 53 overall
- Round 3, No. 88 overall
- Round 4, No. 124 overall
- Round 5, No. 166 overall (via BUF)
- Round 7, No. 240 overall
All of these numbers could improve if the Texans can respond when they return next Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Houston remains the favorite to win the AFC South, but could stay at No. 4 if Pittsburgh and Buffalo continue to win in Week 15.
Houston could secure a straight win over the Baltimore Ravens and move into third place if the AFC North franchise can capture a division title.
