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Titans Clash with Texans at NRG Stadium in Season Finale

As the Tennessee Titans prepare to close out their season at NRG Stadium against the Houston Texans, fans are bracing for a challenging matchup. The Titans, who have faced a tough stretch of games, will be looking to end their season on a high note despite recent struggles.


Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) throws during warmups before their NFL football game against the New England Patriots Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

The Titans' performance has been inconsistent in their past few outings. In Week 16, they suffered a narrow defeat to the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 17-20. Their offense managed 287 total yards but was hampered by penalties totaling 97 yards. The defense forced one fumble and recorded three sacks but couldn't secure an interception.


Week 15 saw another close game for the Titans against these very same Texans, ending in a loss with a score of 16-19. The defense improved from the previous week by notching four sacks and an interception returned for a touchdown. However, offensive production was limited to just 204 total yards and only one rushing touchdown.


In Week 14's away game against the Miami Dolphins, the Titans showed more promise offensively with two passing touchdowns contributing to their highest point tally in recent weeks at 28 points; however, turnovers were costly as they lost two fumbles and threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown.


Heading into this rematch against Houston, Tennessee must focus on reducing turnovers and penalties while finding ways to capitalize on scoring opportunities—particularly in red zone situations where they've shown varying degrees of efficiency over these games.


NRG Stadium could play its part as well; while it's not known for extreme weather conditions that could impact play style or strategy significantly, playing away from home always adds an element of unpredictability due to different crowd dynamics and field familiarity.


The upcoming game is scheduled for December 31st at NRG Stadium in Houston. Fans can catch all the action live on FOX network starting at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (ET).

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