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Texans playoff picture: How Week 12 win over Bills impacts AFC wild-card chances vs. Chiefs, Ravens

The Texans dug themselves an 0-3 hole to start the 2025 NFL regular season. That is usually not a way to create a path to the AFC playoffs. But after going 6-2 in its past eight games, Houston is at 6-5 and in firm wild-card contention going into the final six weeks.

The team earned that record by beating the Bills , 23-19, at home to open the Week 12 schedule on Thursday night. The Texans have had a strong floor all season because of Will Anderson Jr. and an elite defense, but now the offense, with Davis Mills starting at quarterback, has sparked the team to three consecutive wins.

Here's a look at Houston's current place in the standings as the team seeks a t

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