Nov 23, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) signals at the line of scrimmage against the Cincinnati Bengals at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
18. Houston Texans
2014 season record: 9-7
Top additions: QB Brian Hoyer, WR Cecil Shorts, DT Vince Wilfork
Top departures: WR Andre Johnson, S Kendrick Lewis, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick
2015 projection: 9-7, 2nd AFC South, miss playoffs
Ryan Mallett is expected to be the number one quarterback in Houston this year. They will be in the mix for the playoffs again but they need to stay healthy. They’ve had some injuries over the past few seasons that has derailed chances to make the playoffs.
They also need consistency from the quarterback position. Right now I see them finishing 9-7 at best.