Here's where the Texans stack up in FPI ratings entering their Week 16 showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon at NRG Stadium.

Quarterback C.J. Stroud had one of his best games of the season, throwing three touchdown passes and posting a passer rating north of 135. Second-year running back Jawhar Jordan had 101 yards on the ground after taking over for an injured Woody Marks. Houston had almost 400 yards of offense and converted over half of their third downs.

And for NFL insider Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, after what's been shown from the past six weeks of the season, the Texans and their “muscle-bruising" defense could have the right variables in play to make a potential Super Bowl run.

Entering Week 16, the Houston Texans will be still be on the outside of the postseason picture despite securing a 10-win season over the Raiders.

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Depth is ultra-thin at defensive tackle after season-ending injuries sustained by Mario Edwards Jr, Tim Settle Jr., and Foley Fatukasi. The Texans are set with starters in Tommy Togiai and Rankins and have an experienced backup in Naquan Jones. The fourth defensive tackle Sunday is expected to be a practice squad elevation.

If the season ended today, the Houston Texans would be in the playoffs. Here's where they stand now, and where they could possibly end up.

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