NFLOct 10
Titans Host Texans Seeking First Win in AFC South Clash
Both teams enter Sunday's matchup at 0-4, looking to end losing streaks and gain ground in the division.
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Rivalry Renewed in Nashville
The Titans and Texans meet for the second straight year as winless teams, with both clubs at 0-4 heading into their game in Nashville. Houston claimed last year's contest by a wide margin and went on to finish 12-5, while Tennessee ended at 3-14. The Titans enter with a 10-game losing streak against division foes and share the league's longest active regular-season skid at six games.
Coaches Set Aside Ties
Robert Saleh and DeMeco Ryans, longtime friends, will put personal connections aside for the contest. Saleh noted that momentum can build quickly once a team secures an initial victory, while Ryans highlighted the importance of bringing the best effort in a divisional battle. The Titans sit below the Jaguars at 3-1 and Colts at 2-2 in the standings.
Defensive Adjustments and Playoff Hopes
Houston has taken over defensive play-calling duties after allowing 27.3 points per game and surrendering late leads in three of the first four contests. The unit ranks 26th in points allowed and 20th in yards. Despite early struggles, the Texans aim to defy history, as only the 1992 Chargers reached the postseason after an 0-4 start, and both sides view the outcome as a potential spark for the remainder of the year.
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