Report Card 2025
Houston Texans
Overall Ranking
Overview
The Houston Texans finished 6th with head coach DeMeco Ryans and owner Cal McNair receiving strong grades overall. Their food program and dietician were also ranked among the best. Not only did the food program and dietician receive high grades, but when asked what the team is currently doing best, the players called out those two areas specifically.
Overall, players identify no major weaknesses, but players suggest adding a sauna to the facility as a potential improvement area.
Ranking Breakdown
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Category | Grade | Rank | ||
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Treatment of Families |
B-
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14th
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Food / Dining Area |
A
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2nd
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Nutritionist / Dietician |
A
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4th
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Locker Room |
B
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13th
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Training Room |
B+
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8th
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Training Staff |
B+
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8th
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Weight Room |
B+
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14th
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Strength Coaches |
B+
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17th
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Team Travel |
B
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22nd
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Head Coach |
A
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15th
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Ownership |
A
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7th
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Treatment of Families
Grade/Rank
B- 14th out of 32 teamsThe Texans provide daycare during home games.
They are one of only 10 teams that do not provide a family room during home games.
- Players rate the post-game family area 6.70 out of 10, ranking them 25 out of 32 teams.
- The players feel that the team organizes family events several times per year, which ranks 20 out of 32.
Players want the post-game family area to be moved indoors to an air-conditioned room.
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Food / Dining Area
Grade/Rank
A 2nd out of 32 teams- The Houston Texans rate the taste of their team’s food 9.39 out of 10, a ranking of 2 out of 32.
- They rate the freshness of their food 9.58 out of 10, a ranking of 2 out of 32.
- The players rate their dining area 9.40 out of 10, ranking it 7 out of 32 NFL team dining areas.
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Nutritionist / Dietician
Grade/Rank
A 4th out of 32 teams- 98% of players report that they get an individualized nutrition plan, ranking the Texans 2 out of 32 teams.
- The players feel the team dietician is very accessible, a ranking of 4 out of 32
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Locker Room
Grade/Rank
B 13th out of 32 teams- 85% of players feel they have enough room in their individual lockers, a ranking of 16 out of 32.
- 93% of players feel the locker room size is adequate, ranking the Texans 16 out of 32 teams.
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Training Room
Grade/Rank
B+ 8th out of 32 teams- 100% of Texans players feel they have enough full-time trainers, ranking them 1 out of 32 teams.
- 97% of players feel they have enough full-time physical therapists, a rank of 2 out of 32.
- 90% of players feel they have enough hot tub space, a rank of 13 out of 32.
- 90% of players feel they have enough cold tub space, a rank of 11 out of 32.
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Training Staff
Grade/Rank
B+ 8th out of 32 teams- 92% of Texans players report that they receive enough one-on-one training treatment, ranking them 5 out of 32 teams.
- The players feel that their training staff moderately contributes to their overall success, ranking them 11 of 32.
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Weight Room
Grade/Rank
B+ 14th out of 32 teams- The players feel that the weight room equipment is high quality, ranking them 13 out of 32 teams.
- The players feel that they have an adequate amount of space in their weight room, a ranking of 14 out of 32.
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Strength Coaches
Grade/Rank
B+ 17th out of 32 teams- 95% of players report that they get an individualized training plan from their strength coaching staff, ranking the team 14 out of 32.
- The players feel that the strength coaches moderately contribute to their overall success, a rank of 19 out of 32 teams.
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Team Travel
Grade/Rank
B 22nd out of 32 teams- 82% of the Texans players believe they have a comfortable amount of personal space on team flights, ranking them 23 out of 32.
- The players feel that their team’s travel schedule is somewhat efficient, a rank of 9 out of 32 teams.
Players want more access to first-class seats when they travel.
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Head Coach
Grade/Rank
A 15th out of 32 teams- 97% of Texans players feel their head coach DeMeco Ryans is efficient with their time, a rank of 9 out of 32.
- The players feel that Ryans is moderately receptive to locker room feedback on the team’s needs, ranking him 17 of 32 head coaches in the league.
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Ownership
Grade/Rank
A 7th out of 32 teams- Owner Cal McNair’s average rating for perceived willingness to invest in the facilities is 9.40 out of 10 from the Texans players, a ranking of 7 out of 32 owners in the league.
- The players feel that ownership significantly contributes to a positive team culture, a rank of 6 out of 32.
- The players feel that ownership is extremely committed to building a competitive team, a rank of 8 of the 32 NFL owners.