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How Houston Texans schedule reveals big expectations for 2025

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The Texans host Josh Allen and the Bills Week 12 on Thursday Night Football. Composite Getty Image.

The NFL has released its full 2025 regular season schedule, and the Houston Texans are no longer flying under the radar. The league is rewarding Houston with four nationally televised games, including two prime-time Monday Night Football matchups, a Thursday night showdown with the Bills, and a late-season Sunday night contest against the defending AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs.

 

Here's a breakdown of the Texans' full 2025 slate and what to watch for:

 

2025 Houston Texans Regular Season Schedule

 

Week 1 – at Rams
 Sunday, 3:25 PM CT
Houston opens the season on the road in Los Angeles, a marquee afternoon slot against an NFC contender.

Week 2 – vs. Buccaneers
 Monday Night Football, 6:00 PM CT
The Texans return home to a national audience in Week 2, hosting Tampa Bay under the lights at NRG Stadium.

Week 3 – at Jaguars
 Sunday, 12:00 PM CT
An early AFC South test on the road in Jacksonville, where divisional stakes are always high.

Week 4 – vs. Titans
 Sunday, 12:00 PM CT
Houston faces a familiar foe, looking to assert dominance in the South.

Week 5 – at Ravens
 Sunday, 12:00 PM CT
A rematch of last season’s playoff clash, the Texans head to Baltimore for one of their toughest road games.

Week 6 – Bye Week
A well-placed midseason break as Houston gears up for a rugged stretch ahead.

Week 7 – at Seahawks
 Monday Night Football, 9:00 PM CT
Another prime-time moment for Houston as they travel to Seattle for a late-night showdown.

Week 8 – vs. 49ers
 Sunday, 12:00 PM CT
The 49ers visit NRG in a heavyweight NFC-AFC battle, with both teams eyeing deep playoff runs.

Week 9 – vs. Broncos
 Sunday, 12:00 PM CT
Houston looks to capitalize on home-field advantage in back-to-back weeks.

Week 10 – vs. Jaguars
 Sunday, 12:00 PM CT
A crucial rematch with Jacksonville that could have major implications in the division race.

Week 11 – at Titans
 Sunday, 12:00 PM CT
The Texans head to Nashville for the second leg of their rivalry series.

Week 12 – vs. Bills
 Thursday Night Football, 7:15 PM CT
Short week, big stage—Josh Allen and the Bills come to town for a showdown under the lights.

Week 13 – at Colts
 Sunday, 12:00 PM CT
Houston travels to Indianapolis in another pivotal AFC South matchup.

Week 14 – at Chiefs
 Sunday Night Football, 7:20 PM CT
All eyes will be on Arrowhead as the Texans get their shot at the reigning AFC champs in prime time.

Week 15 – vs. Cardinals
 Sunday, 12:00 PM CT
Houston returns home to face an Arizona squad in the late-season playoff push.

Week 16 – vs. Raiders
 Sunday, 3:25 PM CT
Another home test for the Texans as they look to stack wins in December.

Week 17 – at Chargers
 Date/Time TBD
A potential flex game as the playoff picture takes shape in the AFC.

Week 18 – vs. Colts
 Date/Time TBD
The regular-season finale at home could decide the division—or more.

 

Key Takeaways:

 
     
  •  Four national TV games: Two on Monday night, one on Thursday, and one massive Sunday night in Kansas City.
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  •  Division focus: As always, the AFC South matchups will be pivotal—with two against the Colts, one against the Titans, and one against the Jags starting Week 10.
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  •  Late-season challenges: A brutal stretch from Week 12 to Week 14 features the Bills, Colts, and Chiefs.
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The schedule sets up for a dramatic season with playoff implications likely lasting into Week 18.

Here's a look at the Texans schedule release video:

 

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The Rangers jumped on Lance McCullers Jr. (2-4) early. There were two outs with the bases loaded in the first when Evan Carter’s single to right field knocked in a pair to put the Rangers up 2-0.

The AL West-leading Astros cut the deficit to 2-1 when Cam Smith scored on a groundout in the bottom of the inning.

García homered for a second straight game with one out in the third that made it 3-1. Carter walked with two outs before a single from Jake Burger. Jonah Heim’s double to right field scored them both to extend the lead to 5-1.

McCullers allowed six hits and five runs in three innings as Houston’s losing streak reached a season-high four games.

Langford’s blast came with two outs in the seventh to push the lead to 7-3.

Jack Leiter (5-6) yielded five hits and three runs while striking out six in 5 1/3 innings.

Christian Walker singled to open Houston’s fourth before Victor Caratini’s home run to right field got the Astros within 5-3.Burger was replaced in the middle of the sixth inning with discomfort in his left quad.

Houston’s top prospect, second baseman Brice Matthews, went 0 for 4 with with three strikeouts in his major league debut.

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Heim’s two RBI double in the third that pushed the lead to four.

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