Photo Gallery: Best Pictures From Titans' Loss to Texans in Houston

It was another rough day for the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. They got whipped by the Houston Texans 26-3 at NRG Stadium, and fell to 5-11 on the season. But the photographers had a good day. Here are the best pictures from the game.

Tom Brew | Dec 31, 2023

Photo Gallery: Best Pictures From Titans' Loss to Texans in Houston /

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HOUSTON, Texas — It was another rough day for the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. They got whipped by the Houston Texans 26-3 at NRG Stadium, and fell to 5-11 on the season.

They also lost quarterback Will Levis. He suffered a a foot injury on a sack in the first half and did not return.

With the loss, the Titans have finished the road portion of their schedule, and they went 1-7 this season. The only win was at Miami on Dec. 11, and they failed to score a touchdown in four of their eight road games.

Here are the best photos from the game.

Will Levis :: Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Sports

Derrick Henry :: Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) sits on the sideline late during the fourth quarter of their loss to the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday.

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) is stopped by the Houston Texans defense during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday.

Will Levis :: Troy Taormina/USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) audibles at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter against the Houston Texans.

Mike Vrabel / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel reacts during the first half against the Houston Texans.

Texans cheerleaders / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Texans cheerleaders perform during the game against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium.

C.J. Stroud / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) attempts a pass during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium.

Mike Vrabel, DeMeco Ryans / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel (left) greets Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans after the game at NRG Stadium.

Ryan Tannehill, Tyjae Spears / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) hands off the ball to running back Tyjae Spears (32) during the third quarter at NRG Stadium.

DeMeco Ryans / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans reacts after a Tennessee Titans turnover on downs during the third quarter at NRG Stadium.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Titans fans / Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Fans hold signs while the Tennessee Titans warm up before playing against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.

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TOM BREW COLUMN: I've seen enough to know that Will Levis is the quarterback of the future for the Tennessee Titans, and if he didn't play in these final two games, I would have been fine with that. But Mike Vrabel and Levis think there's a lot to gain from playing, so he will Sunday at Houston. Here's to hoping they're right. CLICK HERE
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Published Dec 31, 2023

TOM BREW

Tom Brew is an award-winning journalist who has worked at some of America's finest newspapers as a reporter and editor, including the Tampa Bay (Fla.) Times, Indianapolis Star and South Florida Sun-Sentinel. He has been a top publisher at Sports Illustrated/Fan Nation for five years. He is a graduate of Indiana University.