Ranking the opposing quarterbacks the Texans will face in 2026

So, how many games will the Houston Texans win in 2026? In all honesty, several games could come down to quarterback play from the opposing side. The NFL schedule makers made sure to have the 12-win franchise battle-tested ahead of the 2026 postseason, even though oddmakers believe that Houston has the seventh-easiest schedule in the league this fall.

On top of a road trip to London, the Texans close out the year with a pair of primetime games against two postseason teams from the NFC in Philadelphia and Green Bay. Cincinnati and Baltimore are expected to be better, while Cleveland might have the easiest schedule on the planet. On top of that, Houston still must face off against four more playoff teams.

At the end of the day, the Texans have a finely-tuned defense that should keep them in every game. Offensively, it should be improved in Year 2 of the relationship between C. J.

Stroud and Nick Caley . Everything will come down to the on-field play of the quarterback from the opposing sideline. So, who is the top gunslinger Houston will face this fall?