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Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans Pick & Prediction OCT 18TH 2020
Perhaps the clearest confirmation of the Tennessee Titans' status as a legitimate Super Bowl contender came on Tuesday night in Nashville against the previously unbeaten Buffalo Bills.
The Titans not only looked sharp in their first game since Sept. 27, with a COVID-19 outbreak putting their season on pause following their Week 3 road victory over the Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee played with remarkable precision in all three phases, appearing in no manner disrupted by an unexpected suspension and reconfiguration of its regular season schedule.
On Sunday, the Titans (4-0) will host the Houston Texans (1-3) at Nissan Stadium, poised to maintain their early season momentum and positioned to secure a four-game lead on their primary AFC South rivals. The Texans have claimed four of the previous five division titles.
Tennessee will have to overcome the hurdle of a short preparation week while continuing to settle in on the heels of an emotional roller coaster of exacting coronavirus tests and protocols.
"I think that's what we have to do," Titans coach Mike Vrabel said. "You get back to work, win or lose, and still try to find ways to improve. I think that's something that we've always talked about. I think that the players understand that and appreciate that if you don't continue to improve and find ways to get better each and every week, you're not going to be where you want to be at the end of the season."
The Titans, who finished 6 for 6 in the red zone while committing zero turnovers and allowing no sacks against Buffalo, are hamstrung by the number of players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Receivers Corey Davis and Adam Humphries, fullback Khari Blasingame, tight end MyCole Pruitt and defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons remained on that inactive list on Wednesday.
Tennessee did activate cornerback Kristian Fulton from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday but he was among the inactives after not practicing in advance of the contest against the Bills.
"We are hopeful that some of those players would return that are on the COVID list here in the next few days," Vrabel said.
The Titans' impressive showing against the Bills was not lost on their upcoming opponent. Given the topsy-turvy nature of a league playing under pandemic protocols, the effort resonated.
"It was a good performance by them considering what they've gone through," Texans interim coach Romeo Crennel said. "They looked fresh. The time off, I think they were really excited about being back on the field. I think that that gave them a lift, finally playing a game after having one moved and one pushed back, and now we're finally on the field. So, I think that they enjoyed it and appreciated being out there."
The Texans got a jolt of adversity following their first victory Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, losing linebacker Benardrick McKinney to season-ending shoulder surgery. McKinney, a sixth-year veteran out of Mississippi State, had 37 tackles through four games this season.
McKinney, 27, amassed 330 tackles while missing only two games over the previous four seasons.
"B-Mac's obviously an energetic guy," Texans defensive end J.J. Watt said. "A hard hitter. A guy who's been in the middle for us for a long time. So, it's definitely a tough loss to lose a guy like B-Mac. We're fortunate to have T.A. (Tyrell Adams) step in and play the way he did this past week (against Jacksonville) and we hope he continues to play at that level and obviously give us that energy he had all game long and continue to move forward.
"When you lose a guy like B-Mac, who's a captain, who's a guy everyone kind of looks to and respects, it's always difficult for you."
--Field Level Media
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Houston Texans
Tennessee Titans
Player | Position | Lineup |
---|---|---|
Tyrell Adams | primary: Linebacker | Starter |
Zach Cunningham | primary: Linebacker | Starter |
Darren Fells | primary: Tight End | Starter |
Will Fuller V | primary: Wide Receiver | Starter |
Zach Fulton | primary: Right Guard | Starter |
Tytus Howard | primary: Right Tackle | Starter |
Senio Kelemete | primary: Left Guard | Starter |
Nick Martin | primary: Center | Starter |
Justin Reid | primary: Safety | Starter |
Bradley Roby | primary: Cornerback | Starter |
Brennan Scarlett | primary: Linebacker | Starter |
Laremy Tunsil | primary: Left Tackle | Starter |
Carlos Watkins | primary: Linebacker | Starter |
Deshaun Watson | primary: Quarterback | Starter |
J.J. Watt | primary: Defensive End | Starter |
Brandon Dunn | primary: Defensive Tackle | Starter |
David Johnson | primary: Runningback | Starter |
Eric Murray | primary: Safety | Starter |
Vernon Hargreaves III | primary: Cornerback | Starter |
Brandin Cooks | primary: Wide Receiver | Starter |
P.J. Hall | primary: Defensive End | Starter |
Pharaoh Brown | primary: Tight End | Starter |
Bryan Anger | primary: Punter | Substitution |
DeAndre Carter | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
Dylan Cole | primary: Inside Linebacker | Substitution |
Keion Crossen | primary: Cornerback | Substitution |
Ka'imi Fairbairn | primary: Kicker | Substitution |
Phillip Gaines | primary: Cornerback | Substitution |
Cullen Gillaspia | primary: Fullback | Substitution |
Duke Johnson | primary: Runningback | Substitution |
Lonnie Johnson Jr. | primary: Cornerback | Substitution |
Roderick Johnson | primary: Offensive Tackle | Substitution |
Jacob Martin | primary: Outside Linebacker | Substitution |
Whitney Mercilus | primary: Outside Linebacker | Substitution |
Charles Omenihu | primary: Defensive End | Substitution |
Max Scharping | primary: Guard | Substitution |
Kenny Stills | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
Jon Weeks | primary: Long Snapper | Substitution |
Jonathan Owens | primary: Safety | Substitution |
Brent Qvale | primary: Guard | Substitution |
Randall Cobb | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
Ross Blacklock | primary: Defensive Tackle | Substitution |
Jonathan Greenard | primary: Outside Linebacker | Substitution |
John Reid | primary: Cornerback | Substitution |
Michael Thomas | primary: Safety | Substitution |
C.J. Prosise | primary: Runningback | Substitution |
Kyle Emanuel | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
Jordan Akins | primary: Tight End | Not active |
Cornell Armstrong | primary: Cornerback | Not active |
Keke Coutee | primary: Wide Receiver | Not active |
Buddy Howell | primary: Runningback | Not active |
Peter Kalambayi | primary: Inside Linebacker | Not active |
AJ McCarron | primary: Quarterback | Did not play |
Charlie Heck | primary: Offensive Tackle | Not active |
Player | Position | Lineup |
---|---|---|
Khari Blasingame | primary: Fullback | Starter |
A.J. Brown | primary: Wide Receiver | Starter |
Jayon Brown | primary: Inside Linebacker | Starter |
Malcolm Butler | primary: Cornerback | Starter |
Kevin Byard | primary: Free Safety | Starter |
Nate Davis | primary: Right Guard | Starter |
Rashaan Evans | primary: Inside Linebacker | Starter |
Derrick Henry | primary: Runningback | Starter |
Ben Jones | primary: Center | Starter |
DaQuan Jones | primary: Nose Tackle | Starter |
Dennis Kelly | primary: Right Tackle | Starter |
Harold Landry III | primary: Outside Linebacker | Starter |
Taylor Lewan | primary: Left Tackle | Starter |
Rodger Saffold III | primary: Left Guard | Starter |
Jeffery Simmons | primary: Defensive Tackle | Starter |
Jonnu Smith | primary: Tight End | Starter |
Ryan Tannehill | primary: Quarterback | Starter |
Kenny Vaccaro | primary: Strong Safety | Starter |
Kristian Fulton | primary: Cornerback | Starter |
Johnathan Joseph | primary: Cornerback | Starter |
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | primary: Wide Receiver | Starter |
Jadeveon Clowney | primary: Outside Linebacker | Starter |
Daren Bates | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
Cameron Batson | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
Beau Brinkley | primary: Long Snapper | Substitution |
Jamil Douglas | primary: Guard | Substitution |
Anthony Firkser | primary: Tight End | Substitution |
Amani Hooker | primary: Defensive Back | Substitution |
Adam Humphries | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
Joshua Kalu | primary: Defensive Back | Substitution |
Brett Kern | primary: Punter | Substitution |
David Long Jr. | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
Isaiah Mack | primary: Defensive Tackle | Substitution |
Kalif Raymond | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
Derick Roberson | primary: Defensive End | Substitution |
Kareem Orr | primary: Cornerback | Substitution |
Ty Sambrailo | primary: Offensive Tackle | Substitution |
Nick Dzubnar | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
Vic Beasley Jr. | primary: Defensive End | Substitution |
Jack Crawford | primary: Defensive End | Substitution |
Larrell Murchison | primary: Defensive Tackle | Substitution |
Geoff Swaim | primary: Tight End | Substitution |
Jeremy McNichols | primary: Runningback | Substitution |
Stephen Gostkowski | primary: Kicker | Substitution |
Tye Smith | primary: Defensive Back | Substitution |
Chris Milton | primary: Cornerback | Substitution |
Matt Dickerson | primary: Defensive Tackle | Not active |
Daniel Munyer | primary: Center | Not active |
Logan Woodside | primary: Quarterback | Did not play |
Isaiah Wilson | primary: Offensive Tackle | Not active |
Chris Jackson | primary: Defensive Back | Not active |
Aaron Brewer | primary: Center | Did not play |
Will Compton | primary: Linebacker | Not active |
Houston Texans
Tennessee Titans
- Match Start
- Period 1
-
MIN 0
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 6 Yards
- Pass Receiver: A.J. Brown
- Passer: Ryan Tannehill
- Conv Kicker: Stephen Gostkowski
-
MIN 6
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 7 Yards
- Pass Receiver: Anthony Firkser
- Passer: Ryan Tannehill
- Conv Kicker: Stephen Gostkowski
- Period 2
-
MIN 0
- scoring-play
- Field Goal
- 38 Yards
- FG Kicker: Ka'imi Fairbairn
-
MIN 3
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 22 Yards
- Conv Kicker: Stephen Gostkowski
- Pass Receiver: Adam Humphries
- Passer: Ryan Tannehill
-
MIN 8
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 1 Yards
- Passer: Deshaun Watson
- Pass Receiver: Darren Fells
- Conv Kicker: Ka'imi Fairbairn
- Period 3
-
MIN 4
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 4 Yards
- Passer: Deshaun Watson
- Pass Receiver: Randall Cobb
- Conv Kicker: Ka'imi Fairbairn
-
MIN 6
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Rush
- 1 Yards
- Rusher: David Johnson
- Conv Kicker: Ka'imi Fairbairn
- Period 4
-
MIN 0
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 7 Yards
- Pass Receiver: A.J. Brown
- Passer: Ryan Tannehill
- Conv Kicker: Stephen Gostkowski
-
MIN 1
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 1 Yards
- Passer: Deshaun Watson
- Pass Receiver: Brandin Cooks
- Conv Receiver: Randall Cobb
- Conv Passer: Deshaun Watson
-
MIN 8
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 53 Yards
- Passer: Deshaun Watson
- Conv Kicker: Ka'imi Fairbairn
- Pass Receiver: Will Fuller V
-
MIN 9
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Rush
- 94 Yards
- Conv Passer: Ryan Tannehill
- Rusher: Derrick Henry
- Conv Receiver: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
- Period 5
-
MIN 6
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Rush
- 5 Yards
- Rusher: Derrick Henry
- Match End
GAMES
Last 10
- Tennessee L 41 - 38
- Cincinnati L 37 - 31
- @Indianapolis L 20 - 27
- @Chicago L 7 - 36
- Indianapolis L 26 - 20
- @Detroit W 41 - 25
- New England W 20 - 27
- @Cleveland L 7 - 10
- @Jacksonville W 27 - 25
- Green Bay L 35 - 20
- Baltimore L 20 - 13
- @Houston W 41 - 38
- @Green Bay L 14 - 40
- Detroit W 25 - 46
- @Jacksonville W 31 - 10
- Cleveland L 41 - 35
- @Indianapolis W 45 - 26
- @Baltimore W 30 - 24
- Indianapolis L 34 - 17
- Chicago W 17 - 24
Last Meetings
American Football Conference
AFC East | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buffalo Bills | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7-1 | 6-2 | 9-0-1 |
Miami Dolphins | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5-3 | 5-3 | 7-0-3 |
New England Patriots | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5-3 | 2-6 | 5-0-5 |
New York Jets | 2 | 14 | 0 | .125 | 11.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1-7 | 1-7 | 2-0-8 |
AFC North | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh Steelers | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7-1 | 5-3 | 6-0-4 |
Baltimore Ravens | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5-3 | 6-2 | 6-0-4 |
Cleveland Browns | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6-2 | 5-3 | 7-0-3 |
Cincinnati Bengals | 4 | 11 | 1 | .267 | 7.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3-5 | 1-6 | 3-1-7 |
AFC South | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indianapolis Colts | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6-2 | 5-3 | 7-0-3 |
Tennessee Titans | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5-3 | 6-2 | 6-0-4 |
Houston Texans | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2-6 | 2-6 | 3-0-7 |
Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 | 15 | 0 | .063 | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1-7 | 0-8 | 1-0-10 |
AFC West | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kansas City Chiefs | 14 | 2 | 0 | .875 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6-2 | 8-0 | 9-0-1 |
Las Vegas Raiders | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2-6 | 6-2 | 5-0-5 |
Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4-4 | 3-5 | 5-0-5 |
Denver Broncos | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2-6 | 3-5 | 3-0-7 |
National Football Conference
NFC East | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington Football Team | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3-5 | 4-4 | 6-0-4 |
Dallas Cowboys | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4-4 | 2-6 | 4-0-6 |
New York Giants | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3-5 | 3-5 | 5-0-5 |
Philadelphia Eagles | 4 | 11 | 1 | .267 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3-4 | 1-7 | 3-1-7 |
NFC North | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Green Bay Packers | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7-1 | 6-2 | 8-0-2 |
Chicago Bears | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3-5 | 5-3 | 3-0-7 |
Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3-5 | 4-4 | 6-0-4 |
Detroit Lions | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1-7 | 4-4 | 2-0-8 |
NFC South | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Orleans Saints | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6-2 | 6-2 | 8-0-2 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5-3 | 6-2 | 7-0-3 |
Carolina Panthers | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2-6 | 3-5 | 2-0-8 |
Atlanta Falcons | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2-6 | 2-6 | 3-0-7 |
NFC West | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seattle Seahawks | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7-1 | 5-3 | 7-0-3 |
Los Angeles Rams | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6-2 | 4-4 | 6-0-4 |
Arizona Cardinals | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4-4 | 4-4 | 4-0-6 |
San Francisco 49ers | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1-7 | 5-3 | 3-0-7 |
Last Injuries
Trends
Tennessee Trends
- TrendOver is 5-2 in Titans last 7 games as a home underdog of 3.5-10.0.Hit %71.40% (7)O/U5|2Push0W/L
- TrendOver is 8-2 in Titans last 10 games as a favorite.Hit %80.00% (10)O/U8|2Push0W/L
- TrendOver is 6-0 in Titans last 6 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.Hit %100.00% (6)O/U6|0Push0W/L
- TrendOver is 5-1 in Titans last 6 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.Hit %83.30% (6)O/U5|1Push0W/L
Houston Trends
- TrendUnder is 9-3 in Texans last 12 games as a favorite.Hit %75.00% (12)O/U8|2Push0W/L
- TrendOver is 5-1 in Texans last 6 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10.0.Hit %83.30% (6)O/U5|1Push0W/L
- TrendOver is 4-1 in Texans last 5 games as a road underdog of 10.5 or greater.Hit %80.00% (5)O/U4|1Push0W/L
- TrendOver is 4-1 in Texans last 5 games as an underdog.Hit %80.00% (5)O/U5|2Push0W/L
Meetings Trends
- TrendUnder is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Tennessee.Hit %100.00% (4)O/U0|4Push0W/L
- TrendTexans are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 meetings.Hit %70.60% (18)O/UPush1W/L12|5
- TrendFavorite is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 meetings.Hit %75.00% (12)O/UPush0W/L9|3
- TrendHome team is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.Hit %75.00% (8)O/UPush0W/L6|2