HOUSTON – Coming into the season, the Houston Texans fans had expectations that the team could win at least five to six games. It all depended on how the team could adjust to a new leader in head coach Lovie Smith, the new offensive coordinator in Pep Hamilton, quarterback Davis Mills as the full-time starter, and rookies that would be quickly inserted into the starting lineup.
Although Houston can still reach the five-win mark, which would be one win better than the last two seasons, it won’t be easy with potential playoff teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys, and Tennessee Titans still on the schedule.
The Texans are currently 1-6-1 halfway through the season and are in a prime position to finish with the first overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. Houston has had issues finishing games as they have been outscored 97-63 and has only produced six offensive touchdowns in the second half this season.
Midway through the season, here is where the Texans grade out on each position: