NFL Power Rankings: Panthers are new No. 1 entering Week 13

The Houston Texans are streaking and have won four games in a row. The Texans looked destined for another top-five draft pick a few weeks ago, but they knocked off the undefeated Cincinnati Bengals in Week 10 and have been unstoppable since.

The Texans are also now on the right side of .500 and tied with the Indianapolis Colts for the best record in the AFC South. The division title is very much in play for the Texans as well as a Wild Card berth and the Texans are now thinking about the postseason.

The Texans hosted the Saints, who were coming off a bye week, and silenced Drew Brees, one of the best quarterbacks in the league.

Brian Hoyer completed 21 of 27 passes for 205 yards and two touchdowns. Alfred Blue was solid, rushing for 77 yards off of 16 carries.

The Texans weren’t able to get DeAndre Hopkins as involved as they would’ve liked, but they didn’t need to.

J.J. Watt was a big part of the Texans win again, recording two sacks and two tackles for loss.

The Texans go on the road to play the Buffalo Bills in what could be viewed as a must-win game before the New England Patriots come to town the following week.

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