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Old 04-20-2017, 12:54 PM
Arky Arky is offline
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Default Official Texans 2017 Schedule

I believe this is due out today. Seems like they announce it around 7pm.

To refresh, here's an update by Sarah Barshop (ESPN) written back in January when the opponents were announced:

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The Texans clinched first place in the AFC South division in Week 16, but were waiting on other results on Sunday to help finalize their 2017 home and away opponents. The dates of each game will be determined in the spring, when the full regular-season schedule is released.

Home opponents (*playoff team): Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs*, Pittsburgh Steelers*, San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans

Away opponents (*playoff team): Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots*, Seattle Seahawks*, Tennessee Titans

My take: After winning the AFC South for the second year in a row, the Texans have another difficult schedule in 2017. Facing the AFC North is not an easy task; Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Cincinnati will likely all be competing for playoff spots next season, and Houston has to travel to New England for the second straight season. A trip to Seattle will also provide a formidable challenge, as will a visit to what could be a rejuvenated Cardinals team. Within the AFC South, with Tennessee taking a step forward this season, a new head coach in Jacksonville and Andrew Luck in Indianapolis, the Texans might not be able to rely on divisional play for five or more wins.
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