After the NFL schedule release this week, it’s evident that the Houston Texans have risen from the relevance outhouse to the relevance penthouse, boasting four prime-time games and two national games during Christmas week. As excitement buzzes through the hot summer months and into training camp, fans are left pondering: which home game sparks the most anticipation?
Here’s a personal power ranking of the Texans’ eight home games:
8. **Tennessee Titans, Week 12**
7. **Jacksonville Jaguars, Week 4**
6. **Indianapolis Colts, Week 8**
These divisional matchups are standard fare each season, lacking novelty or prime-time allure.
5. **Miami Dolphins, Week 15**
Despite the Dolphins’ formidable receiver duo of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, this matchup ranks lower due to perceptions of a potential regression for Miami this season.
4. **Buffalo Bills, Week 5**
While initially highly anticipated due to the Bills’ Super Bowl contention and the storyline of facing former Texan Stefon Diggs, the midday kickoff in Week 5 dampens some excitement.
3. **Baltimore Ravens, Week 17 (Christmas Day)**
Despite concerns about a tight schedule following games against the Chiefs and Dolphins, the allure of Christmas Day football in Houston is undeniable, likely delighting young fans receiving tickets as gifts.
2. **Chicago Bears, Week 2 (Sunday Night Football)**
The home opener on Sunday Night Football marks a return after a long absence, promising an electric atmosphere as rookie QB Caleb Williams takes the field.
1. **Detroit Lions, Week 10 (Sunday Night Football)**
Taking the top spot by a slim margin, this Sunday Night Football matchup against the Lions offers the intrigue of facing a Super Bowl contender and debuting the Texans’ new battle red uniforms under the primetime lights in November.
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