Texans Among Top 5 in Latest Power Rankings

The Houston Texans have a lot of hype going into the season. Where does that put them in the latest power rankings?

Jeremy Brener | Sep 4, 2024

Jul 29, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Texans are just a few days away from their season opener against the Indianapolis Colts, and expectations are at an all-time high.

After winning 10 games and making the playoffs last season, the Texans tried to improve their team in a few different ways.

They signed linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair and defensive end Danielle Hunter to boost the front seven, they traded for All-Pro wide receiver Stefon Diggs and drafted Kamari Lassiter to be the team's cornerback next to Derek Stingley Jr. They're all expected to complement reigning Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud to form one of the best teams in the league.

That's why Bleacher Report placed the Texans at No. 4 in their latest power rankings.

"All aboard the Houston Texans hype train! After their surprise run to the postseason last year and their blowout victory over the Cleveland Browns in the Wild Card Round, there isn't a more hyped team in 2024 than the Houston Texans. Partly, that's due to an aggressive offseason that included adding proven veterans on both sides of the ball in running back Joe Mixon, wide receiver Stefon Diggs, linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair and edge-rusher Danielle Hunter. It's also partly due to the Texans having both the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year in C.J. Stroud and Defensive Rookie of the Year in Will Anderson," Bleacher Report writes.

The only teams slotted above the Texans are the San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs.

The Texans are hoping to go 1-0 to start the season when they face the Colts on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. CT.

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

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Published Sep 4, 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.