The Houston Texans are facing more than the Eagles this week

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 15: Wide receiver DeAndre Carter #14 of the Houston Texans is tackled by running back Trenton Cannon #40 of the New York Jets during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 15, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 15: Wide receiver DeAndre Carter #14 of the Houston Texans is tackled by running back Trenton Cannon #40 of the New York Jets during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 15, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /
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Conclusion

Here we are once again. The Houston Texans now control their own destiny. The time is now to put away all the naysayers who expect another playoff disappointment from the Texans. This is the time to erase the past and start the future right here, right now.

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If the Texans want to win the Super Bowl, they’re going to need to change history and change the narratives. A win against the Eagles will be the first step in the right direction, but only a minor one. Should the Texans win, they’ll still have to deal with Jacksonville in a chance to secure the second seed for good.

After so many years of wild-card berths with all but one year ending with second-round defeat, it’s high time the Texans did something right. The future of this organization can be big and bright if the narrative changes. That starts with this week. Once again, it’s going to take an extra effort from the Texans as they need to play at a level that they haven’t reached before. The pieces are in place. It’s now about execution.

History is against the Texans right now. But that doesn’t mean history will beat the Texans. Teams have beaten history before. Why not the Texans?

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If the Houston Texans are able to take care of business against the Eagles this week, the first-round bye should be all but wrapped up. Jacksonville won’t be a cake walk but they’ve been imploding recently so it should be an easier matchup for the final week of the season.