The Houston Texans are the youngest franchise currently competing in the NFL, beginning as an expansion team during the 2002 season. Despite their relatively limited time in the league, they’ve won eight division titles (second-most behind the Indianapolis Colts since the AFC South’s formation in 2002).
Let’s look back on the Texans’ postseason history, including all eight playoff appearances since they began as a franchise.
Houston Texans Playoff Appearances and Results by Year
- 2024
- Wild Card: Undetermined outcome vs. Los Angeles Chargers
- 2023
- Wild Card: Won 45-14 vs. Cleveland Browns
- Division: Lost 34-10 @ Baltimore Ravens
- 2019
- Wild Card: Won 22-19 (OT) vs. Buffalo Bills
- Division: Lost 51-31 @ Kansas City Chiefs
- 2018
- Wild Card: Lost 21-7 vs. Indianapolis Colts
- 2016
- Wild Card: Won 27-14 vs. Oakland Raiders
- Division: Lost 36-16 @ New England Patriots
- 2015
- Wild Card: Lost 30-0 vs. Kansas City Chiefs
- 2012
- Wild Card: Won 19-13 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
- Division: Lost 41-28 @ New England Patriots
- 2011
- Wild Card: Won 31-10 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
- Division: Lost 20-13 @ Baltimore Ravens
Texans Playoff History FAQ
The Texans have made eight playoff appearances but have yet to advance past the Divisional Round. Here’s everything you need to know about Houston’s postseason history.
What is the Texans’ Playoff Win/Loss Record?
The Texans are 5-7 all-time in the playoffs, pending the results of the 2024-25 postseason.
How Many Times Have the Texans Been to the Playoffs?
The Texans have made the postseason eight times in their history, including the 2024-25 season. They’ve never made the playoffs as a Wild Card team, only earning postseason berths via division titles.
How Many Super Bowl Appearances Do the Texans Have?
The Texans have never appeared in the Super Bowl. In fact, they’ve never made it to the AFC Championship Game, going 0-5 in the Divisional Round all-time.
What Are Some Fun Facts Surrounding the Texans’ Playoff History?
The Texans have never had a first-round bye in the playoffs, despite winning eight division titles. Also, they are far better at home than on the road, going 5-2 at NRG Stadium during the postseason, compared to 0-5 on the road.
Likewise, they are the team with the most postseason appearances (eight) that hasn’t appeared in a Conference Championship Game since their inception in 2002.