The Texans are the NFL's youngest franchise, established in 1999 and beginning play in 2002.¹⁾

They won their first regular-season game against the Dallas Cowboys, 19-10, on September 8, 2002.²⁾

Quarterback David Carr was the Texans' first-ever draft pick in 2002.³⁾

The team plays at NRG Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 69,500, expandable to 72,000 for special events.⁴⁾

The Texans boast the NFL's largest weight room, spanning 10,000 square feet.⁵⁾

Their locker room stretches 50 yards, making it the longest in the NFL.⁶⁾

The Texans clinched their first playoff berth in 2011 after winning the AFC South division.⁷⁾

They have secured eight AFC South division titles: 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2023, and 2024. ⁸⁾

The Texans are the only NFL franchise without a road playoff victory.⁹⁾

They have yet to appear in an AFC Conference Championship game.¹⁰⁾

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⁾

Their official colors are deep steel blue, battle red, liberty white, and H-Town blue.¹²⁾

The team's mascot is a bull named Toro.¹³⁾

The Texans' fight song is “Football Time in Houston.”¹⁴⁾

Bob McNair was the team's founder and owner until his passing in 2018.¹⁵⁾

Cal McNair, Bob McNair's son, became the principal owner in 2024.¹⁶⁾

Dom Capers served as the Texans' inaugural head coach from 2002 to 2005.¹⁷⁾