Houston Texans 2027 Opponents & Mock Schedule
The Houston Texans' 2027 opponents include home games against Colts, Jaguars, Titans, Patriots, Jets, Falcons, Panthers, Raiders, Rams, and road games against Colts, Jaguars, Titans, Bills, Dolphins, Saints, Buccaneers, Steelers, determined by the NFL's rotation formula plus their 2026 finishing position. 14 of 17 matchups are confirmed as of October 15, 2026.
2027 opponents (14 of 17 confirmed)
Home opponents (9)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Tennessee Titans | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| New England Patriots | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| New York Jets | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Atlanta Falcons | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Carolina Panthers | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Same-place finisher, AFC West | Projected |
| Los Angeles Rams | 17th game (place-based) | Projected |
Road opponents (8)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Tennessee Titans | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Buffalo Bills | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Miami Dolphins | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| New Orleans Saints | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Same-place finisher, AFC North | Projected |
Projected opponents update as the 2026 standings change and become final when the regular season ends in January.
No 2027 game dates are announced yet. Follow them on the 2027 NFL Schedule Release Live Tracker.
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Strength of schedule
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Texans' 2027 opponents combined for a 48.1% win rate — the 23rd-hardest projected schedule.
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Who do the Texans play in 2027?
The Texans play 17 games in 2027: home games against Colts, Jaguars, Titans, Patriots, Jets, Falcons, Panthers, Raiders, Rams, and road games against Colts, Jaguars, Titans, Bills, Dolphins, Saints, Buccaneers, Steelers. 14 matchups are locked by the scheduling formula; the other 3 depend on final 2026 standings.
How many home games do the Texans have in 2027?
The Texans have 9 home games and 8 road games in 2027. AFC teams host nine games in 2027 because the AFC hosts the 17th interconference game this year.
When will the Texans' 2027 schedule be released?
The full 2027 schedule — dates, weeks, and broadcast windows — is expected to be released in May 2027, consistent with recent years. The opponent list is known much earlier: most of it is set by formula, and the rest locks when the 2026 season ends in January.
How is the Texans' 2027 schedule determined?
Six games are home-and-away against AFC South rivals. Eight come from rotations: four against one division in the same conference and four against one division in the other conference. The final three are place-based — two same-place games and a 17th interconference game — set by where the Texans finish in 2026.
What is the Texans' 2027 strength of schedule?
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Texans' 2027 opponents combined for a 48.1% win rate — the 23rd-hardest projected schedule.
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Lines no NFL player had put up since at least 1999, credited to the Houston Texans: 8 rushing and 77 receiving since 2000.
Latest rushigamis
- Sep 19, 2010 · Matt Turk · -27 yds, 0 TD
- Sep 12, 2010 · Arian Foster · 231 yds, 3 TD
- Dec 24, 2006 · Ron Dayne · 153 yds, 2 TD
Latest catchigamis
- Dec 15, 2024 · Nico Collins · 4 rec, 17 yds, 2 TD
- Sep 29, 2024 · Nico Collins · 12 rec, 151 yds, 1 TD
- Dec 3, 2023 · Nico Collins · 9 rec, 191 yds, 1 TD
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- When Does the 2027 NFL Schedule Come Out? Release Date History and What to Expect
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- NFL Opponents 2027: Every Team's Confirmed Matchups, Division by Division
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Data updated: October 15, 2026