2011 Houston Texans season
| 2011 Houston Texans season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Gary Kubiak |
| General manager | Rick Smith |
| Owner | Bob McNair |
| Home field | Reliant Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 10–6 |
| Division place | 1st AFC South |
| Playoff finish |
Won Wild Card Playoffs (Bengals) 31–10 Lost Divisional Playoffs (Ravens) 20–13 |
| Pro Bowlers |
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The 2011 Houston Texans season was the team's tenth season in the National Football League (NFL). The Texans improved on their record from the 2010 season, and earned the franchise's first playoff berth by defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 20–19 in Week 14 and clinching the AFC South. It also assured the Texans of at least one playoff game at home—the first NFL playoff game in Houston since 1993. After reaching the Divisional match against the Baltimore Ravens, the Texans suffered their maiden loss in the NFL Playoffs, losing 20–13.
Prior to the 2011 season, former Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips was hired as the defensive coordinator of the Texans, replacing former coordinator Frank Bush, who was terminated by Texans owner Bob McNair. The Texans defense made major improvements on defense in Phillips's first year calling Houston's defensive plays. Houston allowed the fourth-fewest points in the league in 2011 (compared to fourth most in 2010), the second-fewest yards allowed (third-most in 2010) and third-fewest yards per play (4.8, compared to 6.0, second-worst in 2010).
The Texans' preseason schedule was announced on April 12, 2011.
LEGEND:
The Texans began their season at home against the AFC South division foes, Colts. With the win, the Texans started the season out at 1–0.
The Texans went on the road to face the Dolphins. With the win, the Texans improved to 2–0.
With the loss, the Texans fell to 2–1.
With the win, the Texans improved to 3–1.
With the loss, the Texans fell to 3–2 and they lost both their second game and first home game against the Raiders.
With the loss, the Texans fell to 3–3.
With the win, the Texans improved to 4–3.
With the win, the Texans improved to 5–3.
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