This story is part of ESPN The Magazines Oct. 31 NBA Preview Issue. Subscribe today!Houston TexansOverall: 39 Title track: 72 Ownership: 35 Coaching: 45 Players: 29 Fan relations: 27 Affordability: 71 Stadium experience: 52 Bang for the buck: 56 Change from last year: +11The Texans are up 11 spots from last years rankings, likely in part to the big offseason the team had after winning the AFC South last year. After a season of revolving quarterbacks that ended with a 30-0 blowout by the Chiefs in the wild-card game, Houston upgraded its offense in a big way, including signing quarterback Brock Osweiler to a four-year, $72 million contract.Whats goodThe Texans defense is always a highlight, and its talented and personable roster helps Houston to its highest ranking in these standings, in players (29th overall). Defensive end J.J. Watts season-ending injury is a blow, but the Texans front seven has been very impactful early in the season and has found success getting to the quarterback. In addition to Osweiler at QB, the Texans signed running back Lamar Miller, and drafted receivers Will Fuller (first round) and Braxton Miller (third round). After last season, when the Texans had four different starting QBs and lost starting running back Arian Foster for most of the season due to injuries, the Texans made sure to improve.Whats badThough the Texans have shown promise with their commitment to building the team, it appears that, with a title track ranking of 72, fans still dont think this team is ready to contend. In the Texans 14-year history, the team has five playoff appearances -- just two victories -- and its never made it out of the divisional round. Houston still has a ways to go, but a 3-1 start to the 2016 season is promising, as the Texans try to defend their AFC South title and win the division for consecutive years for just the second time in team history.Whats newThough the Texans average season-ticket price went up slightly this season, the franchise still ranks in the middle of the pack of NFL teams in average ticket price. But the product on the field has improved, which leads to a 17-spot jump in bang for the buck. The Texans also did a lot during the offseason to improve the stadium experience. NRG Stadium has new (and better) Wifi, as well as new food (the addition of local favorite Killens Barbecue). 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The NRL is expected to on Saturday hand down its final punishment to Parramatta over the salary cap scandal.After two months of waiting, the hammer is expected to finally come down on the Eels over what was described as systematic salary cap rorting.The NRL is expected to ratify its provisional penalty which included the loss of 12 competition points, the clubs 2016 Auckland Nines title being stripped, a $1 million fine and five officials at the centre of the scandal being deregistered.The Eels were accused of breaking the salary cap in five of the past six years and being $570,000 over the cap this year before being forced to shed players.The NRL has claimed the club circumvented the salary cap rules by hiding payments, procuring illegal third party agreements and issuing fictitious invoices to suppliers with the payments then passed onto players.The so-called Gang of Five officials - chairman Steve Sharp, deputy chairman Tom Issa, director Peter Serrao, chief executive John Boulous and football manager Daniel Anderson - are expected to be banned.The NSW Supreme Court last month upheld the NRLs decision to suspend the group and Issa last week stood down from hiss post, replaced by David Lamond.ddddddddddddA group of Eels fans has launched an attempt to overthrow the entire club board and last month acquired the 100 signatures necessary to force an extraordinary general meeting.The group, headed by long-time Eels member Chris Losco, is proposing for the entire board to be sacked, except Geoff Gerard, who will head up a committee to select the replacement board.The NRL was on Friday still going over the final punishment with its legal team however coach Brad Arthur revealed he expected the final verdict to be handed down on Saturday.The Eels shrugged off another week of high drama to record a memorable 22-18 win over Sydney Roosters on Friday night to keep their slim finals hopes alive.I think weve played the same style of footy all year, Arthur said.The conditions didnt allow for a real pretty game but I thought both teams played tough and physical.As for the off-field dramas, its just another week.Well get the ruling tomorrow from the NRL and well just move on and weve got Penrith next week. 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