This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Texans losing certain playoff spots. A total of 16 games from week 17 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the lowest playoff spot only.
Case 1
Broncos beat or tie the Chiefs
Case 2
Patriots beat or tie the Jets
Case 1
Texans lose to or tie the Chargers
Case 2
Broncos beat or tie the Chiefs, and
Patriots beat or tie the Jets
Case 1
Texans tie the Chargers, and
Jaguars beat the Colts
The Texans cannot win this spot
Case 1
Texans lose to the Chargers, and
Jaguars beat or tie the Colts
Case 2
Texans tie the Chargers, and
Jaguars beat the Colts, and
Bills beat the Eagles
Case 1
Texans lose to the Chargers, and
Jaguars beat or tie the Colts, and
Bills beat or tie the Eagles
No elimination cases were found for this spot