The Houston Texans might be struggling as of late, but superstar wide receiver Nico Collins will soon return to the field to help the team. They certainly could have used it on Sunday Night Football as they were shut out in the second half against the Detroit Lions.

Still, second-year quarterback CJ Stroud is well-positioned to take the Texans to the playoffs for another season. The path to a Super Bowl could be quite difficult, however. According to Money launderers report Under the updated playoff storylines, the No. 4 seed Texans, projected to win the AFC South, would face the No. 5 seed Baltimore Ravens.

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A path to a Super Bowl would bring the Texans into a matchup against the currently undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, should they hypothetically get past Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. They would have to face two very, very tough teams just to get to the AFC Championship.

The Texans can be an incredible team, though. They definitely need better luck dealing with injuries and putting together their current talent, but there is the potential to have a very strong team in Houston.

Given their current position in the AFC South, Houston has a few games of breathing room, although a strong finish to the season will be crucial if the Texans are to live up to the expectations they began the season with .

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