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2015 NFL Playoff Picture: Here's What Has To Happen For The Houston Texans To Clinch The AFC South

It's delightfully simple.

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Somehow, after a season that's featured more ups and downs than even the most seasoned Houston fan can fathom, the Houston Texans stand on the precipe of the NFL playoffs. After their victory in Indianapolis yesterday, what needs to happen in Week 16 for that dream to become reality? Only this, according to ESPN:

HOUSTON TEXANS

Clinch AFC South with:

1) Win + IND loss.

The Texans travel to Nashville this week to take on the 3-11 Titans, while the 6-8 Colts head to Miami to face the 5-9 Dolphins.

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