This article originally published at 10 regular-season awards for Houston Texans and what they taught us about them heading into playoffs.

The Houston Texans are re-signing DB K’Von Wallace to their practice squad on Wednesday, according to Aaron Wilson. Wallace was released on Tuesday after making his first start for Houston last Sunday against the Colts.

Sunday’s game was inconsequential from a big-picture standpoint for the Colts. With the season over, all eyes turned to principal owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon and the huge questions regarding the team’s future — most notably, if that future would include general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen.

The Texans finished the regular season by tying the franchise record for consecutive wins with nine as they beat the Colts. Next up will be the Ravens or Steelers.

The Houston Texans defeated their Week 18 opponent 30–27 to finish 12–5, tying the franchise record for most wins in a season and extending their winning streak to nine games.

The Indianapolis Colts (8-8) visit the Houston Texans (11-5) Sunday in Week 18. Kickoff from NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, is at 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NFL odds around the Colts vs. Texans odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.

The misfortune of the Washington Commanders and New York Giants will pay off for the Houston Texans, who now know where the picks from those teams will fall in the 2026 NFL draft.

After a bruising win over the Chargers on Saturday, the Texans are back in the playoffs, with a defense as good as any in the NFL.

Even after pulling a rabbit out of their hat and defeating the Baltimore Ravens en route to clinching the AFC North, the Pittsburgh Steelers still aren't favored to win their matchup in the first round of the playoffs.