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Mark Lane

Texans vs. Titans Week 8 live blog: 17-10 Tennessee, FINAL

The Houston Texans are at a crossroads in their season. With a 1-4-1 record, a win means they are still alive. After all, even though Houston is horrendous so far, they do have a 1-0-1 record in the AFC South. A win over the Tennessee Titans and a 2-0-1 might be helpful towards making a playoff push.

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A loss sends Houston to 1-5-1 and starts the conversation for the 2023 NFL draft.

The Texans may have a decent shot at keeping their slim postseason prospects alive as the Titans turn to rookie quarterback Malik Willis to fill in for Ryan Tannehill.

Follow this blog for live updates from NRG Stadium.

 

First quarter

11:30 — K Randy Bullock does what he does best inside NRG Stadium: miss. The Titans settled for a 48-yard attempt that was wide right.

 

Second quarter

10:43 — K Ka’imi Fairbairn nails a 43-yard field goal. 3-0, Texans

4:29 — RB Derrick Henry rushes for a 29-yard touchdown. Extra point is good. 7-3, Titans

 

Halftime

Stats

TEXANS

Davis Mills: 5/11, 17 yards, INT

Dameon Pierce: 11 carries, 32 yards

Brandin Cooks: 1 catch, 6 yards

 

TITANS

Malik Willis: 6/9, 55 yards, INT

Henry: 15 carries, 124 yards, TD

Robert Woods: 2 catches, 26 yards

 

Third quarter

13:34 — Houston goes three-and-out on the opening drive of the second half.

6:34 — Henry rushes for a 1-yard touchdown that caps off a nine-play, 65-yard drive. Extra point is good. 14-3, Titans

 

Fourth quarter

11:11 — Bullock hits a 29-yard field goal. 17-3, Titans

0:21 — Mills throws a 3-yard touchdown pass to Pierce. Extra point is good. 17-10, Titans

0:00 — Tennessee moves to 5-2 while the Texans drop to 1-5-1. Game 3 between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies is Monday night.

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