NFL playoff picture: Texans still on outside looking in after Week 13

A win is a win.

Four wins is a streak.

Is seven wins enough for the Houston Texans to be in the playoff picture with head-to-head victories over the Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars?

Right now, it's not.

Following a 20-16 victory over the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 13, the Texans continue to inch closer back to the playoff picture and the AFC South division title. As of now, however, they remain "in the hunt" at 7-5 and the first team outside of the playoff picture.

Meanwhile, should the season end today, the Jaguars would have the division locked up after posting an 8-4 record. The Colts, who face off against Jacksonville on Sunday, would be the No. 6 seed at 8-4. Meanwhile, the Bills would still make the cut after losing in Week 12 on Thursday Night Football to Houston because of an 8-4 record.

Here's a look at the conference standings going into Week 14.

NFL playoff picture (AFC)

1. New England Patriots (11-2)

2. Denver Broncos (10-2)

3. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4)

4. Baltimore Ravens (6-6)

5. Los Angeles Chargers (8-4)

6. Indianapolis Colts (8-4)

7. Buffalo Bills (8-4)

8. Houston Texans (7-5)

9. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6)

10. Kansas City Chiefs (6-6)

The Texans take on the Chiefs this Sunday at 7:20 p.m. on NBC in Arrowhead Stadium. With a win, the Texans would move into the playoff picture, but still behind the winner of Jacksonville and Indianapolis.

This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: NFL playoff picture: Texans still "in the hunt" after Week 13's win