​Last season, the Houston Texans posted their best finish in 13 years, capping the regular season slate with a 12-5 finish and advancing to the postseason for a third consecutive season.But despite their trip to the playoffs last year, marking their third consecutive postseason appearance, the Texans have yet to make it past the Divisional Round. Now, with momentum still in their favor, the Texans will look to continue their ascent to the top of the AFC. But can they continue to take steps forward? Here is the ceiling (and the floor) for the Texans in 2026.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCeiling: 13-4Whether a Super Bowl run is a possibility is a question that’s in the air for the Texans, but they can certainly repeat last season’s success – and perhaps add another win to that total. It’s hard to see them getting beyond that, given that the franchise hadn’t hit the 12-win mark in over a decade before 2025. But the talent is certainly present to continue building as a top AFC contender.Floor: 10-7It’s possible that the Texans can fall into a slump –they did open the season 2-4 last year. But don’t expect it to derail their hopes for a winning season or eliminate them from playoff contention if it does happen. The floor so far under in three seasons with DeMeco Ryans at the helm has been 10 wins, and it’s hard to imagine things getting much worse unless C.J. Stroud takes a nosedive in his performance at quarterback.This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: What is the ceiling (and floor) for the Houston Texans in 2026?