That’s because the Baltimore Ravens, who embarrassed the Texans on Christmas in a 31-2 blowout victory and ended their season last year in the AFC divisional round, defeated the Cleveland Browns to win the AFC North and clinch the third seed.

Should the season end today, the Texans would play host to the Ravens in the AFC Wild Card Round. Houston also could face the Pittsburgh Steelers, who would fall to the No. 5 seed should they lose against the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day.

Now that Baltimore has won the AFC North with Saturday's win over the Browns, the Texans don't have to worry about facing the Ravens in the opening round of the playoffs. The Ravens, who beat Houston 31-2 on Christmas Day and twice last season,

Houston is now down two receivers, losing Dell after Stefon Diggs went down with a season-ending ACL tear earlier this year. Nico Collins is going to get his chances no matter who he shares the field with, but someone else is going to have to step up alongside him.