The 2008 Houston Texans season was highlighted by a strong finish, winning five of their final six games to achieve a second consecutive 8-8 record. Led by a high-powered offense that ranked third in the NFL in total yards, the team saw standout performances from Andre Johnson, who led the league in receptions and receiving yards, and rookie Steve Slaton, who set a franchise record with 1,282 rushing yards. Additionally, Mario Williams earned his first Pro Bowl selection after recording 12 sacks, anchoring a defense that showed significant improvement throughout the year. The first player in franchise history inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Andre Johnson was a dominant seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Houston Texans who led the NFL in receiving yards twice and retired as the team's all-time leader in every major receiving category.