The Houston Texans sit at 6-3 following Tuesday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline and plan on securing their spot in the AFC playoffs. While they didn’t add any talent, Houston did lose several players to injury or through a trade earlier in the afternoon.

Yes, the Houston Texans need to elevate their offensive line. Yes, the AFC South leaders could use another target for C.J. Stroud in the passing game. Yes, the favorites to clinch another playoff spot would benefit from more efficient safety play down the stretch with matchups against the Detroit Lions,