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EPR thinks the Texans are one of the five worst teams in the league. I don't think they're good, but I have them ranked higher, if for no other reason than they have an above-average quarterback in Deshaun Watson. I don't think Bill O'Brien did much to warrant keeping his job, but the Texans' process over the last couple of years shows what a disaster they are as an organization. Owner Cal McNair allowed O'Brien to light the organization's assets on fire in a series of objectively terrible moves. He took over as general manager less than a year ago. Now, because of an 0-4 start that included losses to the Chiefs, Ravens and Steelers, McNair decides it's time to fire O'Brien? Would he have thought differently if Will Fuller came down with a touchdown in the final seconds and the Texans won in overtime? Terrible, impulsive, short-term thinking at the top. As The Athletic's Aaron Reiss points out, there's little reason to have faith in Houston's ownership to get their next hires right.

They fired coach Bill O'Brien for a reason. He wasn't getting it done. At 0-4, they are likely done.

Speaking of Miami, no team is happier about the turmoil for winless Houston – whose top two 2021 draft picks, which both project to be very high selections, belong to the Fins.

FPI chance to make playoffs: 4.9%

It's certainly not too low. Only one team in NFL history has ever started a season 0-4 and made the playoffs (the 1992 Chargers), and the Texans don't look like the second, especially after firing head coach/general manager Bill O'Brien on Monday. Houston had a tough start to the season with games against the Chiefs, Ravens and Steelers, but their showing against the now 1-3 Vikings indicates they're not a playoff team in 2020. -- Sarah Barshop

The Texans' putrid start has cost Bill O'Brien his job. Houston fired its head coach and general manager on Monday, a stunning move that leaves the organization with a massive leadership void amidst an 0-4 start to the season. O'Brien was a polarizing figure in Houston, but his deeply unpopular trade of DeAndre Hopkins coupled with a winless start to 2020 conspired to end his time with the Texans after four AFC South titles in six-plus seasons. Assistant head coach Romeo Crennel takes over as interim coach, inheriting a top-heavy roster that has struggled on both sides of the ball to start the season. While Crennel is tasked with producing better results on the field, the Texans as an organization will be busy rebooting the machine from within.