The Houston Texans are still in the running for the AFC South division title, but the pathway is on thin ice following Sunday afternoon.

The Texans (11-5), currently the No. 5 seed, must beat the Colts (8-8) - who have been eliminated from playoff contention - at NRG Stadium and have Jacksonville lose to win the division on the intradivisional record tiebreaker. If the Texans win the AFC South, they'd be the third seed and host a first-round playoff game.

The Houston Texans earned a critical win in Week 17 over the Los Angeles Chargers. Here's how that impacts the standings and playoff scenarios.

Texans playoff picture: How win over Chargers impacts AFC wild-card race, Houston's postseason chances originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Texans ’ defense is arguably football’s best in 2025. On Saturday, it proved why.

Houston made big plays on offense and defense in first quarter and again down stretch to beat Los Angeles Chargers and clinch playoff spot.