Although the Texans ranked first in every major defensive category from Week 8 through the end of the regular season, the coaching staff resorted to a smoke-and-mirrors offense -- relying on gadget plays, a patchwork backfield and DeAndre Hopkins' ability to turn Brian Hoyer into a passable quarterback. They splurged on $72 million quarterback Brock Osweiler because they believe he "checks all boxes" as a gifted athlete with prototypical NFL size, traits that were lacking in Hoyer and 2014 starter Ryan Fitzpatrick. They imported Lamar Miller because they desperately needed a speed element at running back. If those two moves hit the jackpot, the Texans have a shot at the deepest playoff run in franchise history.