Texans secure playoff spot for 1st time since 2019, divisional fate rests on Sunday's game outcome

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Excitement is reaching an all-time high in Houston as the Texans clinch a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2019.

Now, fans are turning their attention to the outcome of the upcoming Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans game set for Sunday at noon. This crucial matchup will determine the Texans' wildcard round opponent and the location of the game. The looming question remains: will Texans defend their turf in Houston or play in another city?

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Adding to the suspense, the aftermath of the Jaguars vs. Titans game will also reveal the winner of the AFC South division. If the Jaguars lose, the Texans will be the AFC South champions. If the Jaguars win, they'll take the division title.

Heading into Sunday, the Texans will be the 4th, 6th or 7th seed. They'll be the 4th seed if they're the AFC South champs.

In other words, if you want a Texans home playoff game, you'll have to root for the Titans.

If the Jaguars win in Tennessee, the Texans will be the 6th or 7th seed and go on the road to either face the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs or the Buffalo Bills.

But that will depend on the conclusion of the Sunday Night Football game between the Bills and the Miami Dolphins. The NFL will then unveil the official playoffs schedule.