| 2022 Houston Texans season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Janice and D. Cal McNair |
| General manager | Nick Caserio |
| Head coach | Lovie Smith |
| Offensive coordinator | Pep Hamilton |
| Home field | NRG Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 3–13–1 |
| Division place | 4th AFC South |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | OT Laremy Tunsil |
| Uniform | |
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The 2022 season was the Houston Texans' 21st in the National Football League (NFL) and their only season under Lovie Smith, following the firing of David Culley at the end of the 2021 season.[1]
This was their first season since 2016 without quarterback Deshaun Watson on the roster, as he was traded to the Cleveland Browns on March 18.[2]
The Texans recorded their first tie in franchise history against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1.[3] However, the Texans struggled as they had their worst start since 2005. Houston was eliminated from playoff contention in Week 13, marking the third consecutive year the Texans were the first team to be eliminated.[4] The Texans failed to improve upon their 4–13 record from the previous year, and posted a 9-game losing streak from Week 7 to Week 15, their worst losing streak since 2013. They failed to win a home game in 2022, going 0–7–1 at NRG Stadium.[5] Hours after their season-ending win against the Colts, the Texans parted ways with head coach Lovie Smith after only one season with the organization, marking the third consecutive year that the team fired its head coach.[6]
- ^ "Statements from the Houston Texans". Houston Texans. January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- ^ Trotter, Jake and Barshop, Sarah (March 18, 2022). "Deshaun Watson traded to Cleveland Browns; QB set to sign deal worth $230M guaranteed, sources say". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ "Colts tie Texans after comeback falls short, leading to huge survivor pool blow". sports.yahoo.com. September 11, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ "List of NFL Teams Eliminated From Playoffs in 2022: Houston Texans First Team Eliminated". December 4, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ Houston Texans go winless at home as 2022 season nears end, Houston Public Media, January 2, 2023
- ^ "Texans fire head coach Lovie Smith after just one season". NFL.com. January 8, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2023.