This Clinching Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Texans winning certain playoff spots. A total of 16 games from week 17 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games clinches multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the highest playoff spot only.
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No clinching cases were found for this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
The Texans cannot win this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
Case 1
Texans beat or tie the Chargers
Case 2
Colts lose to or tie the Jaguars
Case 3
Broncos lose to the Chiefs, and
Eagles lose to the Bills, and
Dolphins lose to the Buccaneers, and
Packers lose to the Ravens, and
Falcons lose to the Rams, and
Bears lose to the Forty-Niners