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Houston Texans
Youngest NFL Franchise
The Texans are the NFL's youngest franchise, established in 1999 and beginning play in 2002.1)
Inaugural Victory
They won their first regular-season game against the Dallas Cowboys, 19-10, on September 8, 2002.2)
First Draft Pick
Quarterback David Carr was the Texans' first-ever draft pick in 2002.3)
Home Stadium
The team plays at NRG Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 69,500, expandable to 72,000 for special events.4)
Largest Weight Room
The Texans boast the NFL's largest weight room, spanning 10,000 square feet.5)
Longest Locker Room
Their locker room stretches 50 yards, making it the longest in the NFL.6)
First Playoff Appearance
The Texans clinched their first playoff berth in 2011 after winning the AFC South division.7)
Division Championships
They have secured eight AFC South division titles: 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2023, and 2024. 8)
Playoff Road Wins
The Texans are the only NFL franchise without a road playoff victory.9)
Conference Championship Appearances
They have yet to appear in an AFC Conference Championship game.10)
Super Bowl Appearances
The Texans are one of four NFL teams that have never appeared in a Super Bowl, alongside the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, and Jacksonville Jaguars.11)
Team Colors
Their official colors are deep steel blue, battle red, liberty white, and H-Town blue.12)
Mascot
The team's mascot is a bull named Toro.13)
Fight Song
The Texans' fight song is “Football Time in Houston.”14)
First Owner
Bob McNair was the team's founder and owner until his passing in 2018.15)
Current Owner
Cal McNair, Bob McNair's son, became the principal owner in 2024.16)
First Head Coach
Dom Capers served as the Texans' inaugural head coach from 2002 to 2005.17)
First Pro Bowl Player
Wide receiver Andre Johnson was the first Texan selected for the Pro Bowl in 2005.18)
Most Pro Bowl Selections
Andre Johnson also holds the record for the most Pro Bowl selections in franchise history with seven.19)
First Defensive Pro Bowl Selection
Defensive end Mario Williams was the first defensive player from the Texans selected to the Pro Bowl in 2008.20)
J.J. Watt’s Dominance
J.J. Watt, one of the team's most iconic players, won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award three times (2012, 2014, 2015).21)
Watt’s Charity Work
In 2017, J.J. Watt raised over $41 million for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.22)
First 1,000-Yard Rusher
Domanick Davis was the first player to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season (2003).23)
First 1,000-Yard Receiver
Andre Johnson was the first Texan to achieve 1,000 receiving yards in a season (2004).24)
Arian Foster’s Record
Running back Arian Foster holds the franchise single-season rushing record with 1,616 yards in 2010.25)
Texans’ First Hall of Famer
J.J. Watt will likely be the Texans' first Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee upon eligibility.26)
Longest Winning Streak
The team’s longest winning streak is nine games, achieved in 2018.27)
First Texans No. 1 Draft Pick
Mario Williams was chosen as the first overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, bypassing higher-profile players like Reggie Bush.28)
First International Game
The Texans played their first game outside the U.S. in Mexico City in 2016 against the Oakland Raiders.29)
First Monday Night Football Appearance
Houston’s first appearance on Monday Night Football came in 2008 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.30)
Single-Game Attendance Record
The largest attendance at NRG Stadium was 71,795 for a game against the Dallas Cowboys in 2014.31)
Matt Schaub’s Passing Record
Matt Schaub holds the franchise record for most passing yards in a single season with 4,770 in 2009.32)
Largest Comeback Win
The Texans overcame a 21-point deficit to defeat the Buffalo Bills in a 2019 playoff game.33)
Most Wins in a Season
The Texans recorded their best regular season in 2012 with a 12-4 record.34)
First Thanksgiving Game
Their first Thanksgiving Day game was in 2012 against the Detroit Lions.35)
Retired Numbers
The Texans have retired the No. 99 jersey in honor of J.J. Watt.36)
Jadeveon Clowney’s Highlight
Clowney made a viral defensive play in college known as “The Hit” before being drafted by the Texans in 2014.37)
Founding Membership Cost
The expansion fee for the Texans' franchise was $700 million, the most expensive at the time.38)
Battle Red Day
The Texans have a tradition called “Battle Red Day,” where fans and players wear red uniforms.39)
Cheerleading Squad
The Texans Cheerleaders are known for their active community engagement and annual calendars.40)
First Game Ball
In their inaugural win, quarterback David Carr earned the first game ball for Houston.41)
Houston NFL History
The Texans filled the NFL void left by the departure of the Houston Oilers to Tennessee in 1997.42)
First Overtime Win
The Texans' first overtime victory came in 2005 against the Indianapolis Colts.43)
First Primetime Win
Their first win in a primetime game occurred in 2010 against the Colts.44)
Memorable Defensive Duo
J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney formed one of the league’s most feared defensive tandems in the mid-2010s.45)