Texans Could Dominate AFC by 2026 | Houston Texans News

Houston Texans are quietly building a championship-caliber team, according to ESPN’s Ben Solak, who predicts they’ll win the AFC by 2026. Their defense, already elite and set to return nine starters, is the backbone of this projection, while the addition of David Montgomery promises to finally give C.J. Stroud a reliable run game. Despite rough playoff outings last season, Solak believes Stroud’s past playoff performances prove he’s capable — and that with a stronger ground attack in 2026, he could thrive. The Texans’ defense has been among the best in the league, ranking second in points allowed per drive and matching all-time great units in pass defense. With the AFC stacked, Solak sees Houston as a sleeper team poised to break through — if they can keep building. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7b5d98dd972e8183