Yahoo turned on its excellent playoff scenario generator today. You can see which teams will make the playoffs based on different factors (i.e. winning%, current standing, home team, etc.). For weeks 14 - 17 you can guess which teams will win and see the playoff teams for that. Check it out! http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/playoffscenario
Going by offensive rank, the Texans will end up 11-5 and make the playoffs. Going by defensive rank, the Texans will end up 4-12.