HOUSTON -- Houston coach Bill O'Brien knows Sunday wasn't a great game by the Texans.
Still, after what happened last week, the coach was perfectly content with the performance since it led to a victory.
"We had to get the win," O'Brien said. "It wasn't pretty. But who cares? It's a win."
Brian Hoyer threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns and Houston tied a franchise record with seven sacks to help the Texans to a 20-6 win over the mistake-prone Tennessee Titans.
The Texans rebounded from an embarrassing 44-26 loss to the Dolphins despite playing without Arian Foster, who suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon injury in that game. The win leaves them second in the AFC South and they could be tied for the division lead if the Colts lose to the Panthers on Monday night.
"I think that gets overlooked a little bit," linebacker Brian Cushing said. "We're still in it."
A 21-yard touchdown reception by DeAndre Hopkins put Houston on top in the second quarter and the Texans (3-5) didn't trail after that. Nate Washington's 42-yard TD catch extended the lead to 17-6 in the third.
Zach Mettenberger threw for 171 yards with an interception in his second straight start in place of rookie Marcus Mariota, who is out with a knee injury. Mettenberger was hurried and harassed all day to remain winless in eight career starts, with three against the Texans.
The Titans (1-6) had three turnovers in their sixth straight loss since a win over Tampa Bay in the opener.
"It's hard when you lose one game, much less what's happened the last six," Tennessee coach Ken Whisenhunt said. "Our defense is playing really well. That gives you a chance. Got to fix (those) special teams mistakes and do a better job offensively."
Alfred Blue started in place of Foster and had 40 yards rushing and 33 yards receiving.
Whitney Mercilus had a career-high 3 1/2 sacks and J.J. Watt tied a career high with nine quarterback hits and added 2 1/2 sacks, including one where he caused a fumble that the Texans recovered early in the fourth quarter.
"That's the type of defense we expect to be," Watt said.
Watt, who tied a career high with 20 1/2 sacks last season, has more sacks through eight games this season (8 1/2) than he did through eight games last year (7).
"So maybe y'all could stop talking about how down of a year I'm having," he said with a laugh. "That would be good."
A 24-yard field goal after that fumble pushed Houston's lead to 20-6.
Hopkins, who entered the day as the NFL's leading receiver had eight catches for 94 yards. He now has 2,882 yards receiving in his career to pass Andre Johnson for most yards receiving in franchise history in a player's first three seasons.
Hoyer started his third straight game for Houston after losing his job in the season-opener to Ryan Mallett, who was released on Tuesday after missing last week's charter flight to Miami.
"As an offense, there's a lot of things we need to do better," O'Brien said. "But I thought that for the most part (Hoyer) did a good job."
A 44-yard field goal cut the lead to 10-6 midway through the third quarter.
Hopkins caught four passes on a drive that ended with a 42-yard touchdown reception by Washington to push the lead to 17-6 with about four minutes left in the third.
Houston outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney injured his back in the first quarter and returned to the game twice before leaving for good in the second quarter. He was not made available to reporters after the game and the Texans said he left before the locker room opened after the game.
The Texans took a 7-3 lead when Hopkins jumped and reached over Jason McCourty to grab a 21-yard touchdown reception early in the second quarter.
Eddie Pleasant recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff to give Houston the ball back. But the offense stalled and the Texans settled for a 38-yard field goal that made it 10-3.
The Titans led 3-0 early after Ryan Succop made a 35-yard field goal on their opening drive.
Houston rookie first-round pick Kevin Johnson had his first career interception and likely saved a touchdown with a hard hit on Kendall Wright after a catch in the third quarter.
Game notes
Texans left tackle Duane Brown left in the second half to be evaluated for a concussion. ... Houston S Kurtis Drummond suffered a concussion. ... Wright injured his right knee in the third quarter and didn't return.
Still, after what happened last week, the coach was perfectly content with the performance since it led to a victory.
"We had to get the win," O'Brien said. "It wasn't pretty. But who cares? It's a win."
Brian Hoyer threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns and Houston tied a franchise record with seven sacks to help the Texans to a 20-6 win over the mistake-prone Tennessee Titans.
The Texans rebounded from an embarrassing 44-26 loss to the Dolphins despite playing without Arian Foster, who suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon injury in that game. The win leaves them second in the AFC South and they could be tied for the division lead if the Colts lose to the Panthers on Monday night.
"I think that gets overlooked a little bit," linebacker Brian Cushing said. "We're still in it."
A 21-yard touchdown reception by DeAndre Hopkins put Houston on top in the second quarter and the Texans (3-5) didn't trail after that. Nate Washington's 42-yard TD catch extended the lead to 17-6 in the third.
Zach Mettenberger threw for 171 yards with an interception in his second straight start in place of rookie Marcus Mariota, who is out with a knee injury. Mettenberger was hurried and harassed all day to remain winless in eight career starts, with three against the Texans.
The Titans (1-6) had three turnovers in their sixth straight loss since a win over Tampa Bay in the opener.
"It's hard when you lose one game, much less what's happened the last six," Tennessee coach Ken Whisenhunt said. "Our defense is playing really well. That gives you a chance. Got to fix (those) special teams mistakes and do a better job offensively."
Alfred Blue started in place of Foster and had 40 yards rushing and 33 yards receiving.
Whitney Mercilus had a career-high 3 1/2 sacks and J.J. Watt tied a career high with nine quarterback hits and added 2 1/2 sacks, including one where he caused a fumble that the Texans recovered early in the fourth quarter.
"That's the type of defense we expect to be," Watt said.
Watt, who tied a career high with 20 1/2 sacks last season, has more sacks through eight games this season (8 1/2) than he did through eight games last year (7).
"So maybe y'all could stop talking about how down of a year I'm having," he said with a laugh. "That would be good."
A 24-yard field goal after that fumble pushed Houston's lead to 20-6.
Hopkins, who entered the day as the NFL's leading receiver had eight catches for 94 yards. He now has 2,882 yards receiving in his career to pass Andre Johnson for most yards receiving in franchise history in a player's first three seasons.
Hoyer started his third straight game for Houston after losing his job in the season-opener to Ryan Mallett, who was released on Tuesday after missing last week's charter flight to Miami.
"As an offense, there's a lot of things we need to do better," O'Brien said. "But I thought that for the most part (Hoyer) did a good job."
A 44-yard field goal cut the lead to 10-6 midway through the third quarter.
Hopkins caught four passes on a drive that ended with a 42-yard touchdown reception by Washington to push the lead to 17-6 with about four minutes left in the third.
Houston outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney injured his back in the first quarter and returned to the game twice before leaving for good in the second quarter. He was not made available to reporters after the game and the Texans said he left before the locker room opened after the game.
The Texans took a 7-3 lead when Hopkins jumped and reached over Jason McCourty to grab a 21-yard touchdown reception early in the second quarter.
Eddie Pleasant recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff to give Houston the ball back. But the offense stalled and the Texans settled for a 38-yard field goal that made it 10-3.
The Titans led 3-0 early after Ryan Succop made a 35-yard field goal on their opening drive.
Houston rookie first-round pick Kevin Johnson had his first career interception and likely saved a touchdown with a hard hit on Kendall Wright after a catch in the third quarter.
Game notes
Texans left tackle Duane Brown left in the second half to be evaluated for a concussion. ... Houston S Kurtis Drummond suffered a concussion. ... Wright injured his right knee in the third quarter and didn't return.
| C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | SACKS | QBR | RTG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Mettenberger | 22/31 | 171 | 5.5 | 0 | 1 | 7-46 | 11.7 | 70.8 |
| TEAM | 22/31 | 125 | 5.5 | 0 | 1 | 7-46 | -- | 70.8 |
| C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | SACKS | QBR | RTG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hoyer | 23/35 | 235 | 6.7 | 2 | 0 | 3-21 | 56.8 | 103.9 |
| TEAM | 23/35 | 214 | 6.7 | 2 | 0 | 3-21 | -- | 103.9 |
| CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Andrews | 16 | 64 | 4.0 | 0 | 28 |
| Dexter McCluster | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 |
| Kendall Wright | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 |
| TEAM | 20 | 86 | 4.3 | 0 | 28 |
| CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Blue | 14 | 39 | 2.8 | 0 | 8 |
| Chris Polk | 8 | 18 | 2.3 | 0 | 5 |
| Brian Hoyer | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | -1 |
| TEAM | 23 | 56 | 2.4 | 0 | 8 |
| REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | TGTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delanie Walker | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 0 | 15 | 6 |
| Dexter McCluster | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 9 | 6 |
| Kendall Wright | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 | 18 | 7 |
| Antonio Andrews | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| Justin Hunter | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| Dorial Green-Beckham | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| Anthony Fasano | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Craig Stevens | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| TEAM | 22 | 171 | 7.8 | 0 | 18 | 29 |
| REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | TGTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Hopkins | 8 | 94 | 11.8 | 1 | 21 | 11 |
| Nate Washington | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 1 | 42 | 6 |
| Alfred Blue | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
| C.J. Fiedorowicz | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| Jonathan Grimes | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 12 | 3 |
| Chris Polk | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Keith Mumphery | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| TEAM | 23 | 235 | 10.2 | 2 | 42 | 31 |
| FUM | LOST | REC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Sankey | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Zach Mettenberger | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| TEAM | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| FUM | LOST | REC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Crick | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eddie Pleasant | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TEAM | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| tackles | misc | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HTS | TD | ||
| Michael Griffin | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wesley Woodyard | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jason McCourty | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Zach Brown | 7 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Jurrell Casey | 5 | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Coty Sensabaugh | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Blidi Wreh-Wilson | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Da'Norris Searcy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Marqueston Huff | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DaQuan Jones | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Brian Orakpo | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Derrick Morgan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Karl Klug | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Delanie Walker | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sammie Hill | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Chance Warmack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Daimion Stafford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Justin Staples | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Avery Williamson | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Jalston Fowler | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Beau Brinkley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| David Bass | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Angelo Blackson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| TEAM | 68 | 40 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 | |
| tackles | misc | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HTS | TD | ||
| Brian Cushing | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Max Bullough | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Whitney Mercilus | 7 | 6 | 3.5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| John Simon | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Johnathan Joseph | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kevin Johnson | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| J.J. Watt | 5 | 3 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| Jared Crick | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Quintin Demps | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Eddie Pleasant | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Andre Hal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kurtis Drummond | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Justin Tuggle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| A.J. Bouye | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jay Prosch | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Alfred Blue | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Charles James II | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jadeveon Clowney | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| TEAM | 71 | 48 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 0 | |
| INT | YDS | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Tennessee Interceptions |
| INT | YDS | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Johnson | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| TEAM | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter McCluster | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 32 | 0 |
| Bishop Sankey | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 23 | 0 |
| TEAM | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 32 | 0 |
| NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Mumphery | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 29 | 0 |
| TEAM | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 29 | 0 |
| NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter McCluster | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 37 | 0 |
| TEAM | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 37 | 0 |
| NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Mumphery | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 10 | 0 |
| TEAM | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 10 | 0 |
| FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Succop | 2/2 | 100.0 | 44 | 0/0 | 6 |
| TEAM | 2/2 | 100.0 | 44 | 0/0 | 6 |
| FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Novak | 2/2 | 100.0 | 38 | 2/2 | 8 |
| TEAM | 2/2 | 100.0 | 38 | 2/2 | 8 |
| NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Kern | 7 | 349 | 49.9 | 0 | 3 | 60 |
| TEAM | 7 | 349 | 49.9 | 0 | 3 | 60 |
| NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Lechler | 8 | 407 | 50.9 | 1 | 2 | 60 |
| TEAM | 8 | 407 | 50.9 | 1 | 2 | 60 |
Punt3 plays, 6 yards, 1:09TEN0HOU0- (15:00 - 1st) R.Succop kicks 71 yards from TEN 35 to HST -6. K.Mumphery to HST 23 for 29 yards (B.Wreh-Wilson, D.Bass).
1st and 10 at HOU 23
(14:54 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass incomplete short middle to D.Hopkins (D.Morgan)2nd and 10 at HOU 23
(14:49 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass short right to A.Blue pushed ob at HST 29 for 6 yards (M.Griffin)3rd and 4 at HOU 29
(14:10 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass incomplete short left to N.Washington4th and 4 at HOU 29
(14:03 - 1st) S.Lechler punts 52 yards to TEN 19, Center-J.Weeks. D.McCluster to TEN 24 for 5 yards (J.Tuggle)
Field Goal10 plays, 59 yards, 4:46TEN3HOU01st and 10 at TEN 24
(13:51 - 1st) A.Andrews up the middle to TEN 33 for 9 yards (A.Hal)2nd and 1 at TEN 33
(13:14 - 1st) Z.Mettenberger pass short right to K.Wright pushed ob at TEN 37 for 4 yards (J.Simon). PENALTY on HST-B.Cushing, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at TEN 371st and 10 at HOU 48
(13:14 - 1st) D.McCluster up the middle to HST 41 for 7 yards (Q.Demps)2nd and 3 at HOU 41
(12:11 - 1st) (Shotgun) A.Andrews up the middle to HST 39 for 2 yards (J.Simon)3rd and 1 at HOU 39
(11:36 - 1st) Z.Mettenberger pass short right to D.Walker pushed ob at HST 33 for 6 yards (B.Cushing)1st and 10 at HOU 33
(11:00 - 1st) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass short middle to D.Green-Beckham to HST 21 for 12 yards (M.Bullough)1st and 10 at HOU 21
(10:24 - 1st) A.Andrews right end to HST 19 for 2 yards (B.Cushing)2nd and 8 at HOU 19
(9:58 - 1st) A.Andrews left guard to HST 17 for 2 yards (M.Bullough; B.Cushing)3rd and 6 at HOU 17
(9:14 - 1st) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass incomplete short right to D.McCluster [J.Watt]4th and 6 at HOU 17
(9:05 - 1st) Ryan Succop 35 Yd Field Goal
- Punt3 plays, 7 yards, 1:24TEN3HOU0
- (9:05 - 1st) R.Succop kicks 65 yards from TEN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
1st and 10 at HOU 20
(9:05 - 1st) A.Blue left tackle to HST 21 for 1 yard (M.Griffin)2nd and 9 at HOU 21
(8:34 - 1st) B.Hoyer pass short middle to A.Blue to HST 27 for 6 yards (C.Sensabaugh; Z.Brown)3rd and 3 at HOU 27
(7:59 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass incomplete short left to J.Grimes4th and 3 at HOU 27
(7:54 - 1st) S.Lechler punts 57 yards to TEN 16, Center-J.Weeks. D.McCluster to TEN 20 for 4 yards (J.Simon)
- Punt3 plays, 8 yards, 2:02TEN3HOU0
1st and 10 at TEN 20
(7:41 - 1st) A.Andrews left tackle to TEN 22 for 2 yards (J.Crick)2nd and 8 at TEN 22
(7:05 - 1st) (Shotgun) A.Andrews right guard to TEN 28 for 6 yards (Q.Demps; J.Clowney). HST-J.Clowney was injured during the play. His return is Questionable3rd and 2 at TEN 28
(6:34 - 1st) (Shotgun) A.Andrews left guard to TEN 28 for no gain (J.Watt, J.Crick)4th and 2 at TEN 28
(5:52 - 1st) B.Kern punts 59 yards to HST 13, Center-B.Brinkley. K.Mumphery to HST 23 for 10 yards (M.Huff; B.Brinkley)
- Punt7 plays, 29 yards, 2:52TEN3HOU0
1st and 10 at HOU 23
(5:39 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass short left to D.Hopkins pushed ob at HST 36 for 13 yards (C.Sensabaugh). Penalty on TEN-C.Sensabaugh, Defensive Holding, declined1st and 10 at HOU 36
(5:27 - 1st) C.Polk right tackle to HST 39 for 3 yards (Z.Brown; D.Jones)2nd and 7 at HOU 39
(4:58 - 1st) C.Polk right tackle to HST 41 for 2 yards (D.Jones)3rd and 5 at HOU 41
(4:18 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass short middle to N.Washington to HST 47 for 6 yards (Z.Brown)1st and 10 at HOU 47
(3:46 - 1st) B.Hoyer pass incomplete deep left to J.Strong2nd and 10 at HOU 47
(3:39 - 1st) (Shotgun) C.Polk up the middle to TEN 48 for 5 yards (M.Griffin)3rd and 5 at TEN 48
(3:04 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass incomplete short left to N.Washington. Penalty on HST-D.Newton, Illegal Formation, declined4th and 5 at TEN 48
(2:58 - 1st) S.Lechler punts 42 yards to TEN 6, Center-J.Weeks, downed by HST-C.James
- Punt3 plays, -1 yard, 2:15TEN3HOU0
1st and 10 at TEN 6
(2:47 - 1st) A.Andrews right tackle to TEN 7 for 1 yard (B.Cushing, Q.Demps)2nd and 9 at TEN 7
(2:04 - 1st) A.Andrews right tackle to TEN 5 for -2 yards (W.Mercilus)3rd and 11 at TEN 5
(1:19 - 1st) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass short left to A.Andrews pushed ob at TEN 5 for no gain (K.Drummond)4th and 11 at TEN 5
(0:45 - 1st) B.Kern punts 59 yards to HST 36, Center-B.Brinkley. K.Mumphery to HST 46 for 10 yards (M.Huff)
- Touchdown5 plays, 54 yards, 1:28TEN3HOU7
1st and 10 at HOU 46
(0:32 - 1st) B.Hoyer pass incomplete short middle to C.Polk [J.Casey]2nd and 10 at HOU 46
(0:26 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass short left to C.Polk to 50 for 4 yards (D.Searcy)- END QUARTER 1
3rd and 6 at 50
(15:00 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass short right to N.Washington pushed ob at TEN 35 for 15 yards (B.Wreh-Wilson)1st and 10 at TEN 35
(14:42 - 2nd) B.Hoyer pass short right to C.Fiedorowicz to TEN 21 for 14 yards (D.Searcy; M.Griffin)1st and 10 at TEN 21
(14:04 - 2nd) DeAndre Hopkins Pass From Brian Hoyer for 21 Yrds N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-S.Lechler.
- Fumble0 plays, 0 yards, 0:09TEN3HOU7
- (14:04 - 2nd) N.Novak kicks 71 yards from HST 35 to TEN -6. B.Sankey to TEN 17 for 23 yards (K.Drummond). FUMBLES (K.Drummond), RECOVERED by HST-E.Pleasant at TEN 24. E.Pleasant to TEN 24 for no gain (J.Fowler). HST-K.Drummond was injured during the play. He is Out.
- Field Goal4 plays, 4 yards, 2:21TEN3HOU10
1st and 10 at TEN 24
(13:55 - 2nd) PENALTY on HST-B.Jones, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at TEN 24 - No Play1st and 15 at TEN 29
(13:55 - 2nd) A.Blue up the middle to TEN 28 for 1 yard (W.Woodyard)2nd and 14 at TEN 28
(13:18 - 2nd) PENALTY on TEN-D.Jones, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced at TEN 28 - No Play2nd and 9 at TEN 23
(13:02 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass short right to J.Grimes to TEN 23 for no gain (M.Griffin)3rd and 9 at TEN 23
(12:19 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass short left to K.Mumphery to TEN 20 for 3 yards (C.Sensabaugh)4th and 6 at TEN 20
(11:34 - 2nd) Nick Novak 38 Yd Field Goal
- Punt3 plays, 5 yards, 1:49TEN3HOU10
- (11:34 - 2nd) N.Novak kicks 69 yards from HST 35 to TEN -4. B.Sankey to TEN 9 for 13 yards (E.Pleasant).
1st and 10 at TEN 9
(11:28 - 2nd) A.Andrews left end to TEN 8 for -1 yards (K.Johnson)2nd and 11 at TEN 8
(10:46 - 2nd) D.McCluster left end pushed ob at TEN 14 for 6 yards (K.Johnson)3rd and 5 at TEN 14
(10:06 - 2nd) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass incomplete deep middle to J.Hunter (J.Joseph)4th and 5 at TEN 14
(9:58 - 2nd) B.Kern punts 60 yards to HST 26, Center-B.Brinkley. K.Mumphery to HST 34 for 8 yards (J.Staples, M.Huff)
- Punt5 plays, 18 yards, 4:13TEN3HOU10
1st and 10 at HOU 34
(9:45 - 2nd) A.Blue right tackle to HST 34 for no gain (D.Jones; D.Morgan)2nd and 10 at HOU 34
(9:14 - 2nd) B.Hoyer pass short right to A.Blue to HST 40 for 6 yards (J.McCourty)3rd and 4 at HOU 40
(8:35 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass incomplete short left to N.Washington (C.Sensabaugh). PENALTY on TEN-C.Sensabaugh, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at HST 40 - No Play1st and 10 at HOU 45
(8:29 - 2nd) A.Blue up the middle to 50 for 5 yards (A.Williamson; D.Jones). PENALTY on HST-B.Jones, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at HST 45 - No Play1st and 20 at HOU 35
(8:01 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.Blue up the middle to HST 35 for no gain (B.Wreh-Wilson). PENALTY on HST-B.Brooks, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at HST 35 - No Play1st and 30 at HOU 25
(7:32 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass short right to A.Blue pushed ob at HST 31 for 6 yards (M.Griffin)2nd and 24 at HOU 31
(6:57 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass short right to A.Blue to HST 40 for 9 yards (J.McCourty; M.Griffin)3rd and 15 at HOU 40
(6:16 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass short right to J.Grimes to TEN 48 for 12 yards (C.Sensabaugh; J.McCourty)4th and 3 at TEN 48
(5:43 - 2nd) S.Lechler punts 48 yards to end zone, Center-J.Weeks, Touchback
- Punt4 plays, 31 yards, 1:58TEN3HOU10
1st and 10 at TEN 20
(5:32 - 2nd) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass short middle to D.McCluster to TEN 29 for 9 yards (W.Mercilus) [J.Watt]2nd and 1 at TEN 29
(4:52 - 2nd) Z.Mettenberger sacked at TEN 21 for -8 yards (W.Mercilus). PENALTY on HST-W.Mercilus, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at TEN 29 - No Play1st and 10 at TEN 44
(4:30 - 2nd) K.Wright right end to HST 49 for 7 yards (J.Simon)2nd and 3 at HOU 49
(3:55 - 2nd) Z.Mettenberger pass incomplete deep left to K.Wright- (3:47 - 2nd) Timeout #1 by TEN at 03:47.
3rd and 3 at HOU 49
(3:47 - 2nd) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass incomplete short middle to K.Wright [J.Watt]4th and 3 at HOU 49
(3:42 - 2nd) B.Kern punts 39 yards to HST 10, Center-B.Brinkley, fair catch by K.Mumphery
- Punt3 plays, -5 yards, 1:44TEN3HOU10
1st and 10 at HOU 10
(3:34 - 2nd) (Shotgun) C.Polk up the middle to HST 13 for 3 yards (D.Stafford)2nd and 7 at HOU 13
(2:57 - 2nd) C.Polk right end to HST 13 for no gain (B.Orakpo)- (2:11 - 2nd) Timeout #1 by HST at 02:11.
3rd and 7 at HOU 13
(2:11 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer sacked at HST 5 for -8 yards (K.Klug)- (2:11 - 2nd) Timeout #2 by TEN at 02:05.
4th and 15 at HOU 5
(2:05 - 2nd) S.Lechler punts 60 yards to TEN 35, Center-J.Weeks. D.McCluster pushed ob at HST 28 for 37 yards- (1:50 - 2nd) Two-Minute Warning
- Punt3 plays, -19 yards, 1:08TEN3HOU10
1st and 10 at HOU 28
(1:50 - 2nd) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger sacked at HST 34 for -6 yards (W.Mercilus)2nd and 16 at HOU 34
(1:10 - 2nd) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass short left to K.Wright to HST 32 for 2 yards (K.Johnson). PENALTY on TEN-B.Bell, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at HST 323rd and 29 at HOU 47
(0:54 - 2nd) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass incomplete short middle to K.Wright (B.Cushing)4th and 29 at HOU 47
(0:49 - 2nd) B.Kern punts 36 yards to HST 11, Center-B.Brinkley, fair catch by K.Mumphery
- End of Half2 plays, -8 yards, 0:42TEN3HOU10
1st and 10 at HOU 11
(0:42 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer sacked at HST 4 for -7 yards (B.Orakpo)- (0:32 - 2nd) Timeout #3 by TEN at 00:32.
2nd and 17 at HOU 4
(0:32 - 2nd) B.Hoyer kneels to HST 3 for -1 yards
- Punt5 plays, 13 yards, 3:30TEN3HOU10
- (15:00 - 3rd) N.Novak kicks 69 yards from HST 35 to TEN -4. D.McCluster to TEN 25 for 29 yards (M.Bullough).
1st and 10 at TEN 25
(14:54 - 3rd) Z.Mettenberger pass deep right to K.Wright to TEN 43 for 18 yards (J.Joseph)1st and 10 at TEN 43
(14:15 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.Andrews right tackle to TEN 44 for 1 yard (B.Cushing; J.Watt)2nd and 9 at TEN 44
(13:32 - 3rd) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass short right to A.Andrews to HST 44 for 12 yards (J.Joseph, M.Bullough). PENALTY on TEN-J.Hunter, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at HST 462nd and 9 at TEN 44
(12:59 - 3rd) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass short right to D.McCluster to TEN 45 for 1 yard (J.Joseph) [J.Watt]3rd and 8 at TEN 45
(12:19 - 3rd) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger sacked at TEN 38 for -7 yards (W.Mercilus)4th and 15 at TEN 38
(11:39 - 3rd) B.Kern punts 55 yards to HST 7, Center-B.Brinkley, out of bounds
- Punt5 plays, 14 yards, 2:27TEN3HOU10
1st and 10 at HOU 7
(11:30 - 3rd) A.Blue up the middle to HST 9 for 2 yards (W.Woodyard)2nd and 8 at HOU 9
(10:52 - 3rd) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass short left to D.Hopkins to HST 18 for 9 yards (J.McCourty)1st and 10 at HOU 18
(10:27 - 3rd) A.Blue left tackle to HST 25 for 7 yards (A.Williamson)2nd and 3 at HOU 25
(9:52 - 3rd) B.Hoyer pass incomplete short left [J.Casey]. PENALTY on HST-B.Hoyer, Intentional Grounding, 15 yards, enforced at HST 253rd and 18 at HOU 10
(9:45 - 3rd) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass short right to N.Washington to HST 21 for 11 yards (B.Wreh-Wilson; C.Sensabaugh)4th and 7 at HOU 21
(9:16 - 3rd) S.Lechler punts 59 yards to TEN 20, Center-J.Weeks. D.McCluster to TEN 30 for 10 yards (A.Blue)
- Field Goal6 plays, 44 yards, 3:09TEN6HOU10
1st and 10 at TEN 30
(9:03 - 3rd) Z.Mettenberger pass short right to J.Hunter to TEN 40 for 10 yards (J.Joseph)1st and 10 at TEN 40
(8:29 - 3rd) A.Andrews right end to HST 32 for 28 yards (K.Johnson)1st and 10 at HOU 32
(7:51 - 3rd) A.Andrews up the middle to HST 32 for no gain (J.Crick)2nd and 10 at HOU 32
(7:06 - 3rd) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass short left to K.Wright to HST 35 for -3 yards (K.Johnson). TEN-K.Wright was injured during the play. His return is Doubtful3rd and 13 at HOU 35
(6:47 - 3rd) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass short left to D.McCluster to HST 26 for 9 yards (B.Cushing) [J.Watt]- (5:58 - 3rd) Timeout #1 by TEN at 05:58.
4th and 4 at HOU 26
(5:54 - 3rd) Ryan Succop 44 Yd Field Goal
- Touchdown6 plays, 80 yards, 2:16TEN6HOU17
- (5:54 - 3rd) R.Succop kicks 65 yards from TEN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
1st and 10 at HOU 20
(5:54 - 3rd) B.Hoyer pass short left to D.Hopkins pushed ob at HST 32 for 12 yards (J.McCourty)1st and 10 at HOU 32
(5:37 - 3rd) B.Hoyer pass incomplete short left to K.Mumphery (Z.Brown)2nd and 10 at HOU 32
(5:30 - 3rd) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass short right to D.Hopkins to HST 40 for 8 yards (J.McCourty)3rd and 2 at HOU 40
(4:51 - 3rd) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass short left to D.Hopkins to HST 47 for 7 yards (J.McCourty, Z.Brown)1st and 10 at HOU 47
(4:17 - 3rd) B.Hoyer pass short left to D.Hopkins ran ob at TEN 42 for 11 yards1st and 10 at TEN 42
(3:38 - 3rd) Nate Washington Pass From Brian Hoyer for 42 Yrds N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-S.Lechler.
- Interception7 plays, 22 yards, 3:46TEN6HOU17
- (3:38 - 3rd) N.Novak kicks 69 yards from HST 35 to TEN -4. D.McCluster to TEN 28 for 32 yards (A.Bouye).
1st and 10 at TEN 28
(3:31 - 3rd) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass short left to D.Walker to TEN 35 for 7 yards (W.Mercilus)2nd and 3 at TEN 35
(2:57 - 3rd) A.Andrews left tackle to TEN 38 for 3 yards (B.Cushing; M.Bullough)1st and 10 at TEN 38
(2:18 - 3rd) Z.Mettenberger pass short middle to C.Stevens to TEN 47 for 9 yards (M.Bullough; B.Cushing)2nd and 1 at TEN 47
(1:40 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.Andrews up the middle to 50 for 3 yards (B.Cushing)1st and 10 at 50
(1:01 - 3rd) A.Andrews right guard to HST 42 for 8 yards (M.Bullough, B.Cushing)2nd and 2 at HOU 42
(0:18 - 3rd) Z.Mettenberger sacked at 50 for -8 yards (J.Watt)- END QUARTER 3
3rd and 10 at 50
(15:00 - 4th) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass deep left intended for D.Green-Beckham INTERCEPTED by K.Johnson at HST 31. K.Johnson pushed ob at TEN 47 for 22 yards (D.Walker)
- Punt3 plays, 2 yards, 0:55TEN6HOU17
1st and 10 at TEN 47
(14:52 - 4th) C.Polk up the middle to TEN 45 for 2 yards (J.Casey)2nd and 8 at TEN 45
(14:17 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass incomplete deep left to D.Hopkins (C.Sensabaugh)3rd and 8 at TEN 45
(14:10 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass incomplete short middle to G.Graham (B.Orakpo)4th and 8 at TEN 45
(14:05 - 4th) S.Lechler punts 34 yards to TEN 11, Center-J.Weeks, fair catch by D.McCluster
- Fumble1 play, -1 yard, 0:08TEN6HOU17
1st and 10 at TEN 11
(13:57 - 4th) Z.Mettenberger sacked at TEN 7 for -4 yards (J.Watt). FUMBLES (J.Watt) [J.Watt], RECOVERED by HST-J.Crick at TEN 10. J.Crick to TEN 10 for no gain (C.Warmack). Penalty on TEN-J.Looney, Offensive Holding, declined
- Field Goal4 plays, 4 yards, 1:16TEN6HOU20
1st and 10 at TEN 10
(13:49 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass incomplete short left to D.Hopkins2nd and Goal at TEN 10
(13:44 - 4th) (Shotgun) C.Polk up the middle to TEN 7 for 3 yards (W.Woodyard; J.Casey)3rd and Goal at TEN 7
(13:13 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass short left to C.Fiedorowicz pushed ob at TEN 6 for 1 yard (D.Searcy; Z.Brown)4th and Goal at TEN 6
(12:33 - 4th) Nick Novak 24 Yd Field Goal
- Punt4 plays, 19 yards, 2:45TEN6HOU20
- (12:33 - 4th) N.Novak kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.
1st and 10 at TEN 20
(12:33 - 4th) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass short left to D.Walker pushed ob at TEN 31 for 11 yards (M.Bullough). PENALTY on HST-J.Watt, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at TEN 311st and 10 at TEN 46
(12:08 - 4th) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger sacked at TEN 40 for -6 yards (W.Mercilus)2nd and 16 at TEN 40
(11:24 - 4th) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass short left to A.Andrews to TEN 48 for 8 yards (K.Johnson; J.Simon)3rd and 8 at TEN 48
(10:38 - 4th) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger sacked at TEN 39 for -9 yards (J.Crick)4th and 17 at TEN 39
(9:58 - 4th) B.Kern punts 41 yards to HST 20, Center-B.Brinkley, fair catch by K.Mumphery
- Punt5 plays, 7 yards, 2:30TEN6HOU20
1st and 10 at HOU 20
(9:48 - 4th) A.Blue right tackle to HST 25 for 5 yards (J.Casey)2nd and 5 at HOU 25
(9:13 - 4th) A.Blue right end to HST 33 for 8 yards (D.Morgan)1st and 10 at HOU 33
(8:49 - 4th) A.Blue right end to HST 33 for no gain (W.Woodyard). TEN-A.Williamson was injured during the play. His return is Probable2nd and 10 at HOU 33
(8:18 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer sacked at HST 27 for -6 yards (sack split by Z.Brown and J.Casey)3rd and 16 at HOU 27
(7:37 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass incomplete short right to J.Strong4th and 16 at HOU 27
(7:30 - 4th) S.Lechler punts 55 yards to TEN 18, Center-J.Weeks. D.McCluster to TEN 25 for 7 yards (J.Prosch)
- Downs8 plays, 32 yards, 2:41TEN6HOU20
1st and 10 at TEN 25
(7:18 - 4th) (Shotgun) PENALTY on TEN-J.Meredith, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at TEN 25 - No Play1st and 15 at TEN 20
(7:18 - 4th) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass short middle to D.Walker to TEN 33 for 13 yards (A.Hal, B.Cushing)2nd and 2 at TEN 33
(6:54 - 4th) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass short right to J.Hunter pushed ob at TEN 40 for 7 yards (J.Joseph)1st and 10 at TEN 40
(6:36 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.McCluster up the middle to TEN 42 for 2 yards (E.Pleasant)2nd and 8 at TEN 42
(6:13 - 4th) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass short right to A.Fasano to HST 49 for 9 yards (J.Joseph; J.Simon)1st and 10 at HOU 49
(5:46 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass incomplete short middle to D.McCluster2nd and 10 at HOU 49
(5:41 - 4th) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger sacked at TEN 42 for -9 yards (sack split by W.Mercilus and J.Watt)- (5:27 - 4th) Timeout #2 by TEN at 05:27.
3rd and 19 at TEN 42
(5:27 - 4th) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass short middle to D.Walker to HST 43 for 15 yards (J.Simon)4th and 4 at HOU 43
(4:41 - 4th) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass incomplete short right to R.Richardson (J.Joseph)
- Downs8 plays, 33 yards, 3:35TEN6HOU20
1st and 10 at HOU 43
(4:37 - 4th) A.Blue right guard to HST 44 for 1 yard (J.Casey). PENALTY on TEN-A.Woods, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at HST 441st and 10 at HOU 49
(4:28 - 4th) A.Blue left tackle to TEN 47 for 4 yards (W.Woodyard)2nd and 6 at TEN 47
(3:52 - 4th) A.Blue right tackle to TEN 44 for 3 yards (W.Woodyard)3rd and 3 at TEN 44
(3:12 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Hoyer pass short right to D.Hopkins to TEN 31 for 13 yards (M.Griffin)1st and 10 at TEN 31
(2:31 - 4th) C.Polk left guard to TEN 31 for no gain (S.Hill)- (2:00 - 4th) Two-Minute Warning
2nd and 10 at TEN 31
(2:00 - 4th) A.Blue left end to TEN 30 for 1 yard (W.Woodyard, Z.Brown)- (1:53 - 4th) Timeout #3 by TEN at 01:53.
3rd and 9 at TEN 30
(1:53 - 4th) A.Blue right guard to TEN 28 for 2 yards (W.Woodyard)- (1:08 - 4th) Timeout #1 by HST at 01:08.
4th and 7 at TEN 28
(1:08 - 4th) A.Blue right tackle to TEN 24 for 4 yards (M.Griffin; A.Blackson)
- End of Game3 plays, 14 yards, 1:02TEN6HOU20
1st and 10 at TEN 24
(1:02 - 4th) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass short middle to D.Walker to TEN 34 for 10 yards (C.James; B.Cushing)1st and 10 at TEN 34
(0:43 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass incomplete deep left to R.Richardson (Q.Demps)2nd and 10 at TEN 34
(0:37 - 4th) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass short middle to D.McCluster to TEN 38 for 4 yards (B.Cushing) [J.Watt]. TEN-Z.Mettenberger was injured during the play. His return is Probable- END GAME
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