Houston, we have a tough schedule
One team to keep an eye on for the AFC wild-card race is the Houston Texans. It will be an easy job. Well know after the next two weeks whether it will be a worthy endeavor or not.
The Texans (3-3) are coming off their bye week. Theyre a team that is growing and maturing before our eyes.
Dom Capers team is also entering the teeth of its schedule. Houston plays host to Jacksonville this week before venturing on treacherous trips to Denver and Indianapolis on back-to-back weeks.
Houston is not an easy out these days. The offense is becoming solid as the pass-catch combination of David Carr and Andre Johnson is growing into a legitimate threat.
This team is no longer an expansion team. Its a future stalwart.
Jacksonville (5-2) is a team that has learned how to win and will be difficult to beat Sunday. Either the Texans or Jaguars probably will join division mate Indianapolis in the playoffs, but theres not room for both. Houston has to make its case this week.
Then the Texans must steal a game on the road against the Broncos or the Colts. Of course, neither test will be easy. But playoff teams overcome tough tasks.