The Houston Texans faced a frustrating season despite winning a playoff game for the second consecutive year, as injuries plagued their roster. The team's aspirations of contending for the Super Bowl were significantly dampened following the ACL tear of wide receiver Stefon Diggs mid-season and Tank Dell's season-ending injury right before the playoffs. Furthermore, the Texans' offensive line struggled, impacting their overall performance and ability to leverage their star players effectively.