And for NFL insider Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, after what's been shown from the past six weeks of the season, the Texans and their “muscle-bruising" defense could have the right variables in play to make a potential Super Bowl run.

Here's where the Texans stack up in FPI ratings entering their Week 16 showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon at NRG Stadium.

Depth is ultra-thin at defensive tackle after season-ending injuries sustained by Mario Edwards Jr, Tim Settle Jr., and Foley Fatukasi. The Texans are set with starters in Tommy Togiai and Rankins and have an experienced backup in Naquan Jones. The fourth defensive tackle Sunday is expected to be a practice squad elevation.

The Houston Texans brought in additional help, adding Kaevon Merriweather to their roster ahead of facing the Las Vegas Raiders.

Entering Week 16, the Houston Texans will be still be on the outside of the postseason picture despite securing a 10-win season over the Raiders.

If the season ended today, the Houston Texans would be in the playoffs. Here's where they stand now, and where they could possibly end up.

Houston Texans defensive end Derek Barnett could hear from the NFL this week after an incident against the Arizona Cardinals.

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At the other end of the spectrum are the ice- cold Raiders. Las Vegas has lost eight in a row and is tied with the Giants and the Titans for the worst record in the NFL. With their next loss, Vegas will have lost 13+ games in a season for the 5th time in franchise history and for the second consecutive season.