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The 2025 NFL season is still months away, but we'll soon know exactly when the Houston Texans will be facing their opponents.
The Texans have the 25th-ranked schedule in the league this year (by strength of schedule), so it should feel like a cakewalk for a third division title under DeMeco Ryans and quarterback C.J. Stroud if the offense can remain competitive. On top of facing their AFC South opponents twice, the Texans must also take on the AFC West, the NFC West, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the first-place teams in the AFC, including rematcheds with the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens.
Here's what you need to know about the Texans' 2025 schedule release.
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The NFL will release the full 2025 schedule at 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
The Texans will play their usual three AFC South rivals — the Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans. The divisional rotations have them playing against the AFC West and NFC West. From the NFC, Houston welcomes both the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers, which is expected to be midway through the year. The Texans will also take on the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders as part of their homestands. After only having eight home games last season, Houston will receive a ninth in 2025, meaning it'll play host to the Buccaneers and Bills.
Last season, Houston bested the Bills in Week 5 as a revenge game for then-Pro Bowl wideout Stefon Diggs. The Texans also defeated Baker Mayfield's Buccaneers' in 2023 as time expired on a touchdown pass from Stroud to Tank Dell.
The Texans, again, make their usual road trips to divisional rivals Jacksonville, Indianapolis and Nashville. The AFC West road opponents for them include a trip to SoFi Stadium for a rematch of last year's wild-card round against the Los Angeles Chargers. Houston also will travel back to Arrowhead for the third time in 15 months to take on the Chiefs.. The NFC West road trips awaiting them features a return trip to Los Angeles to take on the Rams and a shot up to the Pacific Northwest to take on Seattle. Houston also will have a rematch of last Christmas' beatdown against the Ravens, only this time the game will take place at M&T Bank Stadium. Which leads to the next question.
Right now, it feels unlikely. Unless one of the matchups between Kansas City or Baltimore falls on Sunday Night Football come Thanksgiving weekend, Houston is likely set with a normal schedule this season. That might benefit the two-time AFC South champions since last year, they had two days of rest after facing the Chiefs on Saturday night before a showdown with the Ravens on Christmas afternoon.
Once again, the NFL announced there will be two Christmas games broadcast exclusively on Netflix. Those games will be played in the afternoon. Amazon will host a Thursday Night Football game that Christmas evening, so that's an option. While unofficial, Houston could land one of these Christmas games, but it seems unlikely to happen for a second season.
But, wait, there's more. Peacock will exclusively broadcast a Saturday prime-time game on Dec. 27. That could make sense for a showdown between two contending AFC teams, especially if there's a decline in play across the league at this point in the year.
The Texans aren't currently scheduled to play an international game this season. And unless the league waits to announce that the Texans vs. Chargers matchup will take place in Week 1 in Brazil, every other spot is filled for 2025.
Week 18 games: All games dates/times will be determined at the conclusion of Week 17
Sunday Night Football: Week 5-10, up to twice permitted; Weeks 11-17, at the league's discretion
Monday Night Football: Weeks 12-17, at the league's discretion
Thursday Night Football: Week 13-17, up to twice permitted
Sunday afternoon: Can be shifted between 1 p.m., 4:05 p.m., or 4:25 p.m., or can be moved to Sunday night, Monday night, or Thursday night
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The Texans have the 25th-ranked schedule in the league this year (by strength of schedule), so it should feel like a cakewalk for a third division title under DeMeco Ryans and quarterback C.J. Stroud if the offense can remain competitive. On top of facing their AFC South opponents twice, the Texans must also take on the AFC West, the NFC West, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the first-place teams in the AFC, including rematcheds with the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens.
Here's what you need to know about the Texans' 2025 schedule release.
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When will the Houston Texans' 2025 schedule be released?
The NFL will release the full 2025 schedule at 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
Who do the Houston Texans play at home in 2025?
The Texans will play their usual three AFC South rivals — the Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans. The divisional rotations have them playing against the AFC West and NFC West. From the NFC, Houston welcomes both the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers, which is expected to be midway through the year. The Texans will also take on the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders as part of their homestands. After only having eight home games last season, Houston will receive a ninth in 2025, meaning it'll play host to the Buccaneers and Bills.
Last season, Houston bested the Bills in Week 5 as a revenge game for then-Pro Bowl wideout Stefon Diggs. The Texans also defeated Baker Mayfield's Buccaneers' in 2023 as time expired on a touchdown pass from Stroud to Tank Dell.
Who do the Houston Texans play on the road in 2025?
The Texans, again, make their usual road trips to divisional rivals Jacksonville, Indianapolis and Nashville. The AFC West road opponents for them include a trip to SoFi Stadium for a rematch of last year's wild-card round against the Los Angeles Chargers. Houston also will travel back to Arrowhead for the third time in 15 months to take on the Chiefs.. The NFC West road trips awaiting them features a return trip to Los Angeles to take on the Rams and a shot up to the Pacific Northwest to take on Seattle. Houston also will have a rematch of last Christmas' beatdown against the Ravens, only this time the game will take place at M&T Bank Stadium. Which leads to the next question.
Will the Houston play on any 2025 holidays?
Right now, it feels unlikely. Unless one of the matchups between Kansas City or Baltimore falls on Sunday Night Football come Thanksgiving weekend, Houston is likely set with a normal schedule this season. That might benefit the two-time AFC South champions since last year, they had two days of rest after facing the Chiefs on Saturday night before a showdown with the Ravens on Christmas afternoon.
Once again, the NFL announced there will be two Christmas games broadcast exclusively on Netflix. Those games will be played in the afternoon. Amazon will host a Thursday Night Football game that Christmas evening, so that's an option. While unofficial, Houston could land one of these Christmas games, but it seems unlikely to happen for a second season.
But, wait, there's more. Peacock will exclusively broadcast a Saturday prime-time game on Dec. 27. That could make sense for a showdown between two contending AFC teams, especially if there's a decline in play across the league at this point in the year.
Will the Houston Texans play any international games in 2025?
The Texans aren't currently scheduled to play an international game this season. And unless the league waits to announce that the Texans vs. Chargers matchup will take place in Week 1 in Brazil, every other spot is filled for 2025.
What are NFL's rules on flex scheduling?
Week 18 games: All games dates/times will be determined at the conclusion of Week 17
Sunday Night Football: Week 5-10, up to twice permitted; Weeks 11-17, at the league's discretion
Monday Night Football: Weeks 12-17, at the league's discretion
Thursday Night Football: Week 13-17, up to twice permitted
Sunday afternoon: Can be shifted between 1 p.m., 4:05 p.m., or 4:25 p.m., or can be moved to Sunday night, Monday night, or Thursday night
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