Florio Ranks Texans No. 3 Overall, Top AFC Team in 2026 Preseason Poll
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Updated · Texans Wire · Aug 16
Florio Ranks Texans No. 3 Overall, Top AFC Team in 2026 Preseason Poll
2 articles · Updated · Texans Wire · Aug 16
Summary
Houston landed at No. 3 in Mike Florio’s 2026 preseason power rankings, trailing only defending champion Seattle and the Rams and emerging as his highest-rated AFC team.
Florio said the Texans’ defense earned that spot, while adding that Houston’s offense still must prove it can sustain a Super Bowl-caliber run.
Seattle took No. 1 on the strength of its returning quarterback, coach and star defender, while the Rams ranked second after bringing back Matthew Stafford and adding Myles Garrett.
Buffalo, Denver and Baltimore also made Florio’s AFC top 10, and Houston opens its regular season against the Bills on Sept. 13.