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How did each NFL team grade out now that the Super Bowl is over?

By Rucker Haringey

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 12: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs rolls out on a pass play in the AFC Divisional Playoff against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 12: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs rolls out on a pass play in the AFC Divisional Playoff against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 05: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans rolls out looking for a receiver against the Indianapolis Colts during the Wild Card Round at NRG Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 05: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans rolls out looking for a receiver against the Indianapolis Colts during the Wild Card Round at NRG Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

Houston Texans-B-

Undoubtedly, some of you are appalled at a B- grade for a team that won their division. We understand that point of view, but this team has entirely too much talent to bow out at home in the playoffs.

The Texans get downgraded further for allowing Deshaun Watson to get battered for long stretches of the season. Houston simply has to find a way to protect their franchise quarterback. Letting him get sacked an astounding 62 times is a prime example of football malpractice by Bill O’Brien and his coaching staff.

On defense, the secondary was a massive issue for this team. Injuries really hurt the group, but Houston couldn’t find any answers. The Texans have to hope for better injury luck next season, but they also need to bring back Tyrann Mathieu or another top-notch safety if they want to really improve.

The worst thing about this season for Texans fans is that they really didn’t learn anything about their team. The offense still puts Watson at risk too frequently, but he can make enough big plays to get them by most weeks. The defense has some big name stars, but they lack the depth to be a dominant unit. Things broke well enough for them to go 11-5 this year, but they’ll need a really good offseason to maintain that record next year.

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