Tennessee Titans Secure Surprising Win Over Houston Texans in 32-27 Nail-Biter

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24/11/2024 22h41

**Titans Shock Texans in Nail-Biting 32-27 Victory**

In a surprising turn of events, the Tennessee Titans managed to pull off a 32-27 upset over the Houston Texans, despite an error-laden performance. With this victory, the Titans improved their record to 3-8 while the Texans witnessed their record declining to 7-5.

The game was filled with blunders from both teams. The Titans suffered a fumble, a muffed punt, and a pick-six thrown by Will Levis. These missteps provided the Texans with opportunities to score field goals. Yet, Houston struggled even more severely. Ka'imi Fairbairn missed a crucial 28-yard field goal with just 1:53 remaining, a chance that would have tied the game. This miss allowed the Titans to hold on for the win.

Remarkably, Tennessee outgained Houston 369 to 260 yards despite committing three turnovers and conceding eight sacks on Levis. The quarterback managed an 18-of-24 completion rate, accumulating 278 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. On the ground, Tony Pollard was impressive, rushing for 119 yards and a touchdown over 24 carries. Key contributions also came through the air, with wide receiver Calvin Ridley catching five passes for 93 yards and tight end Chig Okonkwo securing a 70-yard touchdown.

The Texans also marred their performance with two turnovers, including a poorly timed interception by C.J. Stroud near their end zone just before halftime. Additionally, Houston was flagged 11 times, conceding 81 yards in penalties. Stroud completed 20 out of 33 passes for 247 yards, throwing two touchdowns and two interceptions. A particularly damaging mistake was a sack he took for a safety with 1:13 left in the game. The Texans' ground game was practically non-existent, amassing only 40 rushing yards, with 18 of those yards coming from Stroud himself. Nico Collins, returning from injured reserve, was one of the few bright spots, catching five passes for 92 yards and a touchdown.

Both teams showed moments of brilliance and blunders, but it was the Titans who managed to capitalize on the Texans' costly errors, securing an unexpected and thrilling victory.

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