Thanksgiving football is a tradition as rich as turkey and gravy, but not every team gets to carve out a spot on the holiday menu. While the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions have long been the main course—joined recently by the Kansas City Chiefs—squads like the Houston Texans are a rare sighting on this iconic day.

For fans dreaming of cheering on their team between bites of turkey, tamales, or whatever your family feast includes, watching other teams just doesn't hit the same. The current rumor mill has the Cowboys facing off against the Eagles, while the Lions are set to battle the Bears. But don't start planning your game-day outfit just yet—the official schedule release won't drop until Thursday, May 14th. Until then, rumors are just that.

In a twist of fate that's sure to bring a smile to Texans fans, last week's reports claimed Houston had the 7th hardest strength of schedule. Turns out, the reality is much sweeter. The Texans actually boast the 7th easiest schedule in the NFL (.474), making them a dark horse to watch. Only the Lions, Falcons, Colts, Bengals, Saints, and Browns have lighter paths ahead.

So, will the Texans' vaunted defense get to feast on Dallas this Thanksgiving? We won't know until the Cowboys' 2026 schedule is revealed later this week. But one thing's for sure: Houston's schedule keeps looking better and better, and fans might just have something extra to be thankful for.