Titans

This game came down to two things. The first one was that Derrick Henry was back in a Titans jersey after missing both games last season. I don't know if he ...

It was a maddening afternoon, yet the Texans were a crazy onside kick recovery away from a Hail Mary shot or two to tie the game. The Titans led 7-3 and faced a third and two while they were in Texans territory. After starting the drive at the +13 yard line, the Texans finished at the +26 yard line. come up with a massive points-saving sack near the end of the first half. Yet, the offense had a holding penalty and then lost three more yards on top of that. Willis threw it a beat or two late and Nelson jumped in front and stole one for his first interception of the season. It was a physical mismatch inside and Simmons and his mates dominated throughout the game. Early in the second quarter with the game still scoreless, DB Steven Nelson made a tremendous break on a QB Malik Willis throw across the middle. That said, it was a great start - getting a turnover off a great DB Tremon Smith play on the first punt of the game. The second thing was that the Texans offensive interior just couldn't block Titans Pro Bowl DT Jeffery Simmons and company. Once Texans nemesis Titans RB Derrick Henry sauntered into the end zone on fourth and one in the second half, it felt like it was an insurmountable task to win that game. Thus far in 2022, the Texans lost four games and tied one that all felt like "get-able" wins but this one today never felt that way.

Tennessee waived Amadi without a corresponding move, which means they have one open spot on the active roster. The hope is this is a sign that Elijah Molden, ...

Auclair is now one of two tight ends on the practice squad. Tennessee waived Amadi without a corresponding move, which means they have one open spot on the active roster. The Tennessee Titans announced on Monday they have parted ways with defensive back Ugo Amadi, while also making a pair of moves on the practice squad.

The Titans finished the day with 314 rushing yards and Texans head coach Lovie Smith said in his postgame press conference that his defense wasn't able to ...

That’s a tall task for any team and it may be too much to ask for the 1-5-1 Texans. “One of the best backs in the game. The Titans finished the day with 314 rushing yards and Texans head coach Lovie Smith said in his postgame press conference that his defense wasn’t able to counteract the physical approach that Tennessee brought to the game.

Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel gave updates on quarterbacks Malik Willis and Ryan Tannehill before the team's game against the Chiefs on Sunday.

[Rookie Malik Willis](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2022/10/30/tennessee-titans-grades-houston-texans-derrick-henry-stats-malik-willis/69581563007/) started for the Titans (5-2) in [Sunday's 17-10 win](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2022/10/30/derrick-henry-tennessee-titans-score-houston-texans-malik-willis-stats/69581556007/) over the Houston Texans in place of regular starter Ryan Tannehill, who missed the game recovering from an illness and an ankle injury sustained the week prior. [Tennessee Titans](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2022/10/31/tennessee-titans-behind-derrick-henry-perfect-for-this-ugly-nfl-season/69579089007/) coach Mike Vrabel updated his team's quarterback situation on Monday with a key AFC matchup schedule against the [Kansas City Chiefs](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2022/10/31/tennessee-titans-prediction-kansas-city-chiefs-betting-odds-point-spread-nfl-week-9/69604492007/). Vrabel was asked specifically about a second-quarter incompletion where Willis overthrew fellow rookie tight end Chig Okonkwo who was uncovered down the sideline. [If Tennessee Titans want respect, they'll have to earn it in Kansas City "I think it's a good opportunity that he got his first start. He only attempted one pass in the second half.

After the 2022 NFL Draft, Tennessee Titans fans were thrilled about the potential of their rookie quarterback. How should fans feel after his first start?

Give Malik Willis time and be patient because as long as Ryan Tannehill is in Tennessee he is going to be the starting quarterback. Malik Willis is a rookie and he still needs to figure out a lot of things. Derrick Henry had a nice 8-yard gain and then Willis threw the ball away on second down. After the dust settled, the Tennessee Titans are 5-2 and Willis has a win in his first start. Then Willis fed Hilliard who took a short pass 12 yards to put the ball on Houston’s 44 yard-line. If we are being completely honest, the moment looked too big for Malik Willis even in a game where he wasn’t asked to do much.

A look at the Tennessee Titans' best and worst Pro Football Focus grades and stats from the Week 8 win over the Houston Texans.

S Kevin Byard: 1/1/44/0 S Andrew Adams: 1/1/0 LB Dylan Cole: 2/2/7/0 CB Kristian Fulton: 7/1/-3/0 CB Roger McCreary: 3/3/36/0 DL Kevin Strong: 1/0 S Andrew Adams: 1/0 Derrick Henry and Jeffery Simmons had bonkers performances in particular on Sunday. DL Larrell Murchison: 1/0 TE Geoff Swaim: 1/0 RB Derrick Henry: 1/0 RB Dontrell Hilliard: 1/0

HOUSTON (AP) — A week after vowing to improve their NFL-worst run defense, the Houston Texans had one of the worst performances against the run in ...

“That’s the good thing about having a Thursday game.” “We’re a running football team and that’s something we pride ourselves on,” he said. He threw for 88 yards on that possession, capped by a 3-yard touchdown pass to Dameon Pierce, but it was too little, too late for the Texans who lost their second straight game since their only win of the season over Jacksonville Oct. It’s hard to say anything is working on this team after the Texans gave up more than 300 yards rushing and didn’t crack 100 yards of offense until late in the fourth quarter. “That was the day.” “We’ve been getting back to the fundamentals,” he said.

Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel gave updates on quarterbacks Malik Willis and Ryan Tannehill before the team's game against the Chiefs on Sunday.

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The Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs play on Sunday in a game on the NFL Week 9 schedule. What do odds say about the game?

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The Titans took care of business on Sunday in Houston, as running back Derrick Henry once again steamrolled over the Texans. Now a big challenge is coming up ...

I know a lot of this is up for debate, but he's definitely one of the all-time Titan greats in my mind, and he's still going strong. It was great to see Henry (and Hilliard) run off the edges and with misdirection, and not just up the middle. So, congrats to the guys for a great effort and another win, and look forward to your thoughts heading to K.C. I doubt it's a lack of discipline, and they ALL know the snap count, so what do you attribute it to Jim ? Willis did what he was asked to do - feed Henry the ball and manage the offense. That agrees with Coach Mike's philosophy and is a major factor in the Titans winning five in a row. The Titans need to get Tannehill back, and Malik needs more time to develop, which was the plan from Day 1. Lifelong Oilers fans, and actually moved to TN the same year the Oilers did. And with the Jaguars and Colts also losing, the Titans are really in the driver's seat in the South Division. But the Titans weren't going to pay him $2 million to back up Derrick, and I'm sure he wanted a chance to play. It's good to see the Titans on a winning streak, and I'm glad they're winning division games that "count double." Just an admission that I have been wrong and I now think that Todd Downing is really doing a heckuva job managing the offense.