series facts
1. Since the AFC South’s 2002 inception, the Texans’ six division titles are second-most in AFC South history behind the Indianapolis Colts’ nine.
2. Since 1978, when the wild-card round was added to the playoffs, home teams are 90-56 in the wildcard round of the playoffs.
3. Since 1978, there have been 16 Super Bowl participants who started out in the wildcard round. 12/16 of those participants were the home team. Only the ’85 Patriots, ’05 Steelers, ’07 Giants, and ’10 Packers were road wildcard teams that advanced to the Super Bowl.
4. Houston is 3-2 in the wild-card round with all of those games being played at NRG Stadium.
5. The Bills are 3-4 in the wild-card round with a 1-3 record on the road.
6. The Texans are 3-2 in early afternoon Saturday wild-card games with all the games having been played at NRG Stadium.
7. The Bills are 1-3 in early afternoon Saturday wild-card games with an 0-2 record on the road.
8. With participation Saturday, the Texans will take second place for most early afternoon Saturday wild-card game since 1978 with six. The Kansas City Chiefs have the most with seven.
9. The Texans are 5-4 against the Bills with a 3-2 record at home.
10. The Texans’ 3-2 record against the Bills at home is their second-best against an AFC East opponent:
Dolphins: 5-0
Bills: 3-2
Jets: 1-2
Patriots: 2-3
11. The Bills’ 2-3 record against the Texans is their third-best against AFC South opponents on the road, including playoffs:
Titans: 2-2
Jaguars: 3-4
Texans: 2-3
Colts: 0-3