The 2007 Houston Texans achieved a significant milestone by finishing with an 8-8 record, marking the first non-losing season in franchise history. Under second-year head coach Gary Kubiak and new quarterback Matt Schaub, the team demonstrated great progress, highlighted by a strong 6-2 record at home and a season-ending victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The first overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, Mario Williams was a dominant defensive end for the Houston Texans who earned two Pro Bowl selections and recorded 53 sacks during his six seasons with the franchise.