Texans' AFC South Lead Grows After Bears Game

The Houston Texans now have a big lead in the AFC South standings.

Jeremy Brener | Sep 16, 2024

Sep 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Derek Barnett (95) celebrates with defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) after a sack during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Texans are 2-0 after beating the Chicago Bears 19-13 on Sunday Night Football.

The Texans are one of nine teams to win their first two games, but they are the only team in the NFL to have a two-game lead in the division through as many weeks.

The Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans have each lost their first two games, giving them 0-2 holes to dig out of to start the season.

Having a multi-game lead in the division this early is something the Texans should take advantage of. The easiest way to make the playoffs is to win inside the division, and the Texans are already off to a strong start.

There are still 15 games to go and a lot of football left to be played, but the Texans are on the right track if they want to return to the playoffs.

The Texans will hope to extend their AFC South lead when they visit the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 noon CT.

Stick with TexansGameday for more coverage of the Houston Texans throughout the season.

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Published Sep 16, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.