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Will the Houston Texans prevent All-Pro running back Derrick Henry from rushing over 200 yards for the fifth consecutive game?
Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans Live In-Game Updates
Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans Live In-Game Updates

The Houston Texans have shown their previous three opponents that they are not a team to be taken lightly despite their 1-12-1 record. Saturday afternoon, the Texans will attempt to end their nine-game losing skid against the 7-7 Tennessee Titans. 

The Titans are entering Nissan Stadium hoping to end a losing streak of their own after dropping four straight games. The key for the Texans to extend the Titans' current skid is to contain All-Pro running back Derrick Henry

Henry has rushed for over 200 yards in four consecutive games. During the Texans' 17-10 loss on Oct. 30, Henry rushed for 219 yards on 32 carries and two touchdowns.

"We’re healthier," coach Lovie Smith said. "Maliek Collins didn’t play. So, we had a few things like that. Christian Harris is older. Some of the younger players that were playing then, they’ve played a lot more football. We feel like we’ll be healthier starting with that. We didn’t play our best ball last time, and we’re playing better football right now."

Titans' rookie quarterback Malik Willis will make his second career start against the Texans. Willis will take the helm under center with Ryan Tannehill out due to an ankle injury.

1st Quarter:

The Texans held the Titans to a three-and-out. On 3rd-and-13, Blake Cashman and Ogbonnia Okoronkwo sacked Willis. Punt.

Change of Possession 

The Texans' first offensive possession ended in a three-and-out. Punt.

Change of Possession 

The Titans converted on 4th-and-1, which led to Henry rushing for a 48-yard touchdown to put the Titans ahead 7-0. His touchdown marked his 12th against Houston. 

Titans 7, Texans 0 

Change of Possession

Mills led the Texans on a drive that lasted 11 plays for 75 yards. He fumbled at the goal line but running back Rex Burkhead recovered the ball for Houston's first touchdown. 

Titans 7, Texans 7  

Change of Possession

The Texans held the Titans to their second three-and-out of the game. Punt.

End of 1st

2nd Quarter

Change of Possession

The Texans put together an impressive drive that led to 52 yards on 13 plays. Their latest possession ended with Ka'imi Fairbairn connecting on a 25-yard field goal to put the Texans ahead by three. 

Houston almost scored on their second touchdown when Mills connected with veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks in the end zone. But a holding penalty by tight end Jordan Akins nullified the play.

Change of Possession

Texans 10, Titans 7 

The Texans' defense held the Titans to 17 yards on four plays. The drive ended with second-year defensive lineman Roy Lopez stopping Willis on 3rd-and-4. Punt.

Change of Possession

Three-and-out for the Texans. Punt.

Change of Possession

The Titans closed the first half with 30 yards on 10 plays. Cashman recorded his second sack on Willis to end the drive. Punt.

End of Half

3rd Quarter

The Texans received the ball first to open the second half. Houston had modest success as their drive ended following Jeff Driskel's failed rushing attempt on 4th-and-1. Turnover on down.

Change of Possession

Houston held the Titans to 2nd-and-11 before Willis rushed for an 11-yard first down. He later scored his first career-rushing touchdown to put the Titans ahead 14-10 midway through the third quarter.

Titans 14, Texans 10 

Change of Possession

The Texans could not get anything going on the offensive side of the ball. Houston's latest drive ended with Mills throwing an interception to linebacker Jack Gibbens.

Change of Possession

The Titans could not capitalize on the Texans' turnover. Tennessee went for it on 4th-and-8, where defensive back Tavierre Thomas forced a turnover on down with a pass deflection. 

Change of Possession

Three-and-out for Houston. Punt.

Change of Possession

Three-and-out for the Titans. Punt.

Change of Possession

Three-and-out for Houston. Punt.

Change of Possession

End of 3rd

4th Quarter

The Titans had put together a solid offensive drive until Henry fumbled on Houston's 44-yard line. 

Change of Possession

After a few subpar drives, the Texans put together a solid offensive possession that led to Fairbairn connecting on a 22-yard field goal. Houston recorded 54 yards on 10 plays.

Titans 14, Texans 13

Change of Possession

Another three-and-out for the Titans. Punt.

Change of Possession

One of the best drives of Mills' career. He began the drive by connecting with tight end Brevin Jordan for a six-yard gain and later completed a 26-yard pass to wide receiver Phillip Dorsett. A

After Mills connected with Amari Rodgers for 37 yards, the Texans scored a touchdown following a six-yard reception. The Texans failed to convert on a two-point attempt.  

Texans 19, Titans 14

Change of Possession

Rookie linebacker Christian Harris recorded his first career interception by picking off Willis with 1 minute and 33 seconds left n the fourth quarter.

Change of Possession

Three-and-out for the Texans. Punt.

Change of Possession

The Titans took over on their 4-yard line and recorded 53 yards in six plays. Willis threw an interception to rookie defensive back Jalen Pitre on the final play. The Texans ended their nine-game losing streak with the win. 

End of Game


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