Houston's leadership openly supported its quarterback, but contract negotiations will be more challenging behind closed doors.

Collins and Schultz were losses that, for Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans, are two names that simply can't be replaced if they're not on the field. Both have their respective big roles in Houston's offense to ultimately lead them to becoming top two on the roster for receiving yards, and it was a huge detriment to be without them in Foxboro.

The offseason is officially underway for the Houston Texans off NRG Drive. That means free agents are set to test the market potentially.

The Houston Texans end the 2025 season with 12 wins. At 12-5, and after losing in the Divisional round of the playoffs, they pick No. 28 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Here are the best and worst graded offensive players for the Patriots in Sunday's divisional playoff game, according to Pro Football Focus. OT Morgan Moses - 94.2 WR Kayshon Boutte - 82.4 TE Austin Hooper - 74.4 G Mike Onwenu - 72.5

Will Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon be back with the Houston Texans in 2026? Right now, that remains a mystery to nearly everyone in the industry.

It was a sloppy, snowy matchup in Foxborough, but the Patriots did enough to hold the ferocious Houston defense at bay.

Houston Texans head coach told reporters after Sunday's 28-16 loss against the New England Patriots that he never considered benching C.J. Stroud in favor of Davis Mills despite four first-half interceptions.

Nine players were signed to future-reserve deals, as first reported by KRPC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson, the team confirmed Tuesday. Houston will retain their rights through the 2026 season offseason, meaning each name could be a part of the active roster this time next season.

Quarterback C.J. Stroud came under the greatest scrutiny after a four-interception performance against New England, and a three-turnover outing in the wild-card victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Stroud said, “I take full responsibility,” when discussing the Texans’ offensive shortcomings.

Here are the best and worst defensive Pro Football Focus grades for the Patriots in their win over the Texans.

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