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Texans ranked No. 10 in Yahoo! Sports' NFL preseason power rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:01 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Texans ranked No. 10 in Yahoo! Sports' NFL preseason power rankings
Summary

The Houston Texans are ranked No. 10 in Yahoo! Sports' preseason power rankings ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Despite not breaking into the top three, the Texans are recognized for their potential, particularly with Jadeveon Clowney returning to the team. Clowney, who has previously earned Pro Bowl honors, signed a one-year deal to bolster the Texans' defensive line alongside Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter. The Texans are set to open the regular season against the Buffalo Bills on September 13.

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  • •Texans open the season against the Buffalo Bills on September 13.
  • •Jadeveon Clowney returns on a one-year deal.
  • •Clowney is expected to provide depth on the defensive line.
  • •Yahoo! Sports ranked Texans as the last team in the top 10.
  • •Clowney previously achieved 20 sacks and 34 tackles for loss during his time in Houston.
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  • 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Texans among Top 10 teams entering 2026 per Yahoo! Sports
What they're saying
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Power rankings mean little entering the NFL regular season, but at least it's a strong gauge to see what the outside believes about a team's potential for the impending year. So where are the Texans?

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