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Clash at Nissan Stadium: Tennessee Titans to Host Houston Texans

As the Tennessee Titans prepare to host the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium, fans are eager for a glimpse into what could unfold on December 17. The Titans, coming off a nail-biting victory over the Miami Dolphins with a score of 28-27 on December 12, have shown resilience in tight situations. This win was crucial as it improved their record to 5 wins and 9 losses.


Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kearis Jackson runs up field during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

The Titans' performance against the Dolphins showcased their ability to execute under pressure. With an average of nearly 49 yards per punt and two punts inside the 20-yard line, special teams played a pivotal role in field positioning. Defensively, they were relentless with five sacks and six tackles for loss while forcing three turnovers. However, ball security remains an issue as they fumbled three times, losing two.


Offensively, passing was effective with over 300 yards through the air and a completion rate of roughly 61 percent despite one interception thrown. The rushing attack struggled somewhat but managed two touchdowns despite averaging less than three yards per carry.


In contrast, when looking back at their game against Indianapolis Colts on December 3 at Nissan Stadium where they lost by just three points (28-31), there were areas that needed improvement. They allowed six sacks and had four fumbles but showed promise by accumulating over four yards per carry in rushing and completing nearly half of their pass attempts.


Against Carolina Panthers on November 26 also at home turf where they won with a score of 17-10, it was evident that defense is one of this team's strengths – recording four sacks and nine tackles for loss while keeping Carolina's offense limited throughout most of the game.


The upcoming match-up against Houston presents an opportunity for Tennessee to capitalize on its defensive prowess while aiming to clean up its offensive inconsistencies – particularly in protecting the football from turnovers which have been costly in past games.


Houston Texans come into this game after facing various challenges throughout their season but should not be underestimated as any given Sunday can produce unexpected outcomes in NFL matchups.


Titans fans should expect another close contest; however if Tennessee can harness some consistency from both sides of the ball especially minimizing turnovers - there is every reason to believe that they can secure another victory before their home crowd.


Mark your calendars for December 17th; kick-off is scheduled for noon Central Time at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Fans unable to attend can catch all the action live on CBS.

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