Where do the Texans rank among all 32 teams from other media outlets entering Week 13’s bout with the Jacksonville Jaguars?

Twelve games into the season, the Houston Texans (7-5) are trending down. Entering Week 13, the AFC South favorites have a 1.2 Football Power Index (FPI) rating from ESPN, which ranks 11th in the NFL.

Here's where the Carolina Panthers stand across the power rankings following their near-upset of the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12 . . . Author: Nate Davis Rank: 24 (+2) Take: "Rookie RB Jonathon Brooks made his highly anticipated debut Sunday

The Houston Texans might be facing the perfect opponent to get out of their funk. The Texans have lost three of four since starting 6-2 and now play at Jacksonville, where Houston has won five in a row.

As Houston Texans fans well know, there have been few sure things — at least of the positive variety — during the franchise’s 23-season existence. But when the reeling Texans — who’ve lost four of six after a 5-1 start to the season — visit the Jacksonville Jaguars at noon Sunday,

The Houston Texans can't clinch a playoff berth with a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. They can, however, end all talks of an improbable comeback out in Duval