The Houston Texans faced a disappointing end to their season following a 23-14 defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC divisional round of the playoffs. The loss concluded a season where the Texans finished with an 11-8 record for the second consecutive year, prompting an offseason filled with pressing needs including the offensive line, wide receiver, and defensive tackle positions.

Quarterback C.J. Stroud struggled heavily in the playoff game, being sacked eight times and pressured on over half of his dropbacks. Head coach DeMeco Ryans emphasized the need for improvement, reiterating that the team was not good enough against a strong opponent.