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

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

The Houston Texans are in a slump after losing to the Tennessee Titans 32-27 in Week 12 at NRG Stadium. The Texans' loss brought them to 7-5 on the season after starting 5-1. The loss also drops them two spots in Sports Illustrated writer Conor Orr's latest power rankings.

Still on track to win the AFC South, the Texans have time to turn things around, but falling out of favor in the power rankings, this is a team that could be on a fast track to an early playoff exit.