Week 17 · NFL
The TailgateNinjas model gives Green Bay Packers a 63% chance to beat Houston Texans in this NFL matchup. Updated August 4, 2026.

#13 AFC South
Houston Texans
68% to make the playoffs

#4 NFC North
Green Bay Packers
71% to make the playoffs
Green Bay Packers is the pick by 4.5, but it's live — 63% on the model.
Houston Texans
37%
to win
Green Bay Packers
63%
to win
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Green Bay Packers leads 5–1
Last met 2024 · Green Bay Packers 24–22 Houston Texans— Green Bay Packers won
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