Texans finish with 26-3 win
C.J. Stroud’s 9-yard touchdown pass to Jaylin Noel in the fourth quarter completed the scoring Sunday, and the Houston Texans defeated the Tennessee Titans 26-3 at Nissan Stadium. Stroud also scored on a 2-yard run in the third quarter as Houston earned its first win reflected in a 1-4 record. Tennessee fell to 0-5.
Stroud completed 26 of 34 passes for 261 yards and one touchdown. He was also responsible for Houston’s first touchdown, with Ka’imi Fairbairn adding the extra point. Noel’s fourth-quarter reception from Stroud also was followed by a Fairbairn kick.
Field goals build Houston lead
The Titans opened the scoring when Joey Slye made a 30-yard field goal in the first quarter for a 3-0 lead. Fairbairn answered with a 45-yard field goal, leaving the score tied 3-3 after the opening period.
Houston added three more field goals in the second quarter. Fairbairn connected from 35 yards, 26 yards and 53 yards, giving the Texans a 12-3 advantage at halftime. Tennessee did not add to its total after Slye’s opening field goal.
The Texans led 3-3 after the first quarter, 12-3 at halftime, 19-3 after three quarters and 26-3 at the final whistle. Houston scored seven points in each of the second half’s two quarters, while Tennessee was held scoreless in both periods.
