J.J. Watt says the Texans' defense has three things that make them dominant and a Super Bowl contender: Talent, mentality and coaching.

Nearly 50 years after the Oilers' battles with the Steelers, Houston's postseason path once again runs through Pittsburgh

Kay Adams declared that the Texans have the best chance to make the Super Bowl of any wild card team in the playoffs.

The Houston Texans made a slew of roster moves ahead of their regular-season finale against the Indianapolis Colts.

The Houston Texans are one of the hottest teams in the NFL entering the playoffs, hoping to ride their winning streak all the way to the Super Bowl. Why it matters: Houston must first battle the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) on Monday in a win-or-go-home matchup in Pennsylvania.

Texans edge star Will Anderson Jr. puts Super Bowl goals in perspective after Week 18 as Houston clinches No. 5 seed and eye NFL Playoffs push

The NFL playoffs kick off this weekend and we asked USA TODAY Sports' staff for their top picks to win the AFC, NFC and Super Bowl 60.

The Houston Texans are betting favorites on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but still are gambling long shots to make the Super Bowl.

That limits this year's pool of world champions, but in a season where everyone is flawed and no one was truly dominant, the field remains wide open. The top seeds in either conference are vulnerable. The worst teams in the AFC and NFC are both guaranteed at least one home game. There are few outcomes that would be truly surprising this winter.

The Houston Texans are in the playoffs for a third straight year for the first time in their history. And one of their greatest players ever believes their Super Bowl prospects hinge on one aspect.