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.
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.
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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.
