Schedule Note: Intra-division opponents are in
bold text.
Game summaries Week 1: vs. Indianapolis Colts The Texans began their season at home against the AFC South division foes, Colts. With the win, the Texans started the season out at 1–0.
Week 2: at Miami Dolphins The Texans went on the road to face the Dolphins. With the win, the Texans improved to 2–0.
Week 3: at New Orleans Saints With the loss, the Texans fell to 2–1.
Week 4: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers With the win, the Texans improved to 3–1.
Week 5: vs. Oakland Raiders The day before the game
Al Davis died at the age of 82 due to heart failure. Davis served as the Raiders' head coach from 1963 to 1965, part owner and general manager from 1966 to 1971, then became the team's principal owner in 1972, still serving as general manager. Additionally, Davis served as commissioner of the
AFL in 1966. With the loss, the Texans fell to 3–2 and they lost both their second game and first home game against the Raiders.
Week 6: at Baltimore Ravens With the loss, the Texans fell to 3–3.
Week 7: at Tennessee Titans With the win, the Texans improved to 4–3.
Week 8: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars ;Battle Red Day With the win, the Texans improved to 5–3.
Week 9: vs. Cleveland Browns With the win, the Texans improved to 6–3.
Week 10: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers With the win, the Texans went on their bye week 7–3. However, Matt Schaub was lost for the season due to a
Lisfranc injury on his right foot.
Week 12: at Jacksonville Jaguars With the win, not only did the Texans improved to 8–3, but swept the Jaguars for the 1st time since
2006. With
Matt Schaub suffering a
lisfranc injury against Tampa Bay,
Matt Leinart started at quarterback for the Texans. Leinart would go down against the Jaguars with a collarbone injury, with
T. J. Yates stepping in at quarterback. Leinart finished the game going 10-of-13 for 57 yards with a touchdown.
Week 13: vs. Atlanta Falcons Due to injuries to
Matt Schaub and
Matt Leinart, quarterback
T. J. Yates made his first NFL start. With the win, the Texans improved to 9–3, securing only their second winning season in franchise history.
Week 14: at Cincinnati Bengals With the last-second win, the Texans improved to 10–3 and clinched the franchise's first playoff berth and AFC South division title.
Week 15: vs. Carolina Panthers With the loss, the Texans' seven-game winning streak was snapped, falling to 10–4. Houston also lost to the Panthers for the first time in franchise history.
Week 16: at Indianapolis Colts With the loss, the Texans fell to 10–5.
Week 17: vs. Tennessee Titans and the Texans line up against the Titans
T. J. Yates left the game after the Texans' first offensive drive with a bruised left shoulder. He was replaced by
Jake Delhomme for the rest of the game. Houston scored a touchdown with 0:14 left to trail 22–23. To avoid overtime and further injuries, head coach
Gary Kubiak decided to try a two-point conversion. Tight end
Joel Dreessen was flagged for a false start, moving the Texans back 5 yards. The attempt would ultimately fail as backup center
Thomas Austin snapped the ball over Delhomme.
Neil Rackers would attempt an onside kick, but it was recovered by
Lavelle Hawkins for the Titans, securing a win for Tennessee. With the loss, the Texans would end their season at 10–6 and the AFC's #3 seed.
Standings Division Conference ==Postseason==