Who was in the AFC South before the Texans?
Who was in the AFC South before the Texans?
2002: The AFC South was formed with three inaugural members and one expansion member. The Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans joined from the AFC Central, now the AFC North, the Indianapolis Colts joined from the AFC East, and the Houston Texans joined as an expansion team.
How many NFL teams were there before the Texans?
NFL seasons The 2002 NFL season was the 83rd regular season of the National Football League. The league went back to an even number of teams, expanding to 32 teams with the addition of the Houston Texans; the league has remained static with 32 teams since.
When did Houston Texans become a team?
October 6, 1999
Houston Texans/Founded
Why did the Texans change their name?
Owner Bob McNair received permission from Chiefs’ owner Lamar Hunt to use the Texans nickname for his new team. However, Lamar Hunt did not own the rights to the Texans’ nickname. This was done out of respect to Hunt rather than a legal obligation.
Who is first in AFC North?
Bengals
AFC NORTH
| AFC NORTH | W-L-T | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bengals | 9-6 |
| 2 | Ravens | 8-7 |
| 3 | Steelers | 7-7-1 |
| 4 | Browns | 7-8 |
Who is first in the AFC West?
Standings
| AFC WEST | W | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs xz Chiefs xz | 11 | 0.600 |
| Los Angeles Chargers Chargers | 8 | 0.500 |
| Las Vegas Raiders Raiders | 8 | 0.600 |
| Denver Broncos Broncos | 7 | 0.300 |
What were the Texans called before?
Houston Oilers
The history of the Houston Texans began in 2002, bringing the National Football League back to Houston, Texas after the city’s previous franchise, the Houston Oilers, relocated to Nashville, Tennessee to eventually become the Tennessee Titans.
What team was the Texans before?
The Texans replaced the city’s previous NFL franchise, the Houston Oilers who played from 1960 to 1996, which moved to Nashville and are now known as the Tennessee Titans. The team was founded and owned by Bob McNair from 1999 until his death in 2018.
Where did the Houston Texans originate?
The Houston Texans’ National Football League debut occurred in the 2002 AFC-NFC Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. The game brought to fruition a dream of the Houston community. The drive to bring an NFL team back to the football-rich city was spearheaded by owner Bob McNair. His quest began in 1997.
Who did the Titans used to be?
Tennessee Oilers
Tennessee Titans/Former names
What NFL team has the worst record?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers maintain the lowest regular season win–loss percentage (.398), holding a 284–430–1 record, through 2020.
How did the Jacksonville Jaguars win the 2017 AFC South championship?
In 2017, the Jacksonville Jaguars won their first AFC South title after a Titans loss to the Rams in Week 16. In the previous week, the Jaguars had clinched their first playoff birth since 2007, with a win against the Texans.
What year did the Texans make the playoffs for the first time?
In 2011, the Houston Texans won their first AFC South title, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. In Week 14, Houston had to beat Cincinnati and New Orleans had to beat the Tennessee Titans to secure the playoffs for Houston.
What is the best AFC South record of all time?
In 2007, the AFC South had the best division record of all time based on the combined 42–22 (.656 winning percentage). The record was previously held by the 1975 AFC Central’s .643 winning percentage. In 2008, the Tennessee Titans won the division, ending Indianapolis’ five year streak of division titles.
What happened to the Texans in the 2012 playoffs?
The Texans repeated as AFC South champions in 2012 as well after beating Indianapolis 29–17 in Week 15 that season. In the playoffs, the Texans beat the Bengals once again, 19–13, but lost to the New England Patriots 41–28 during the Divisional Weekend. The Colts would retake the AFC South division crown in 2013.
