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Eddie Pleasant recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff to give Houston the ball back,NBA Jerseys China. But the offense stalled and the Texans settled for a 38-yard field goal that made it 10-3.
"We have to just stick together," he said. "It's almost sad to say, but losing games like this can split a team up. We'll see where our minds are ... being strong and staying together and not pointing fingers."
Alfred Blue started in place of Foster and had 40 yards rushing and 33 yards receiving.
"It's hard when you lose one game, much less what's happened the last six," Tennessee coach Ken Whisenhunt said. "Our defense is playing really well. That gives you a chance. Got to fix (those) special teams mistakes and do a better job offensively."
A 21-yard touchdown reception by DeAndre Hopkins put Houston on top in the second quarter and the Texans (3-5) didn't trail after that. Nate Washington's 42-yard TD catch extended the lead to 17-6 in the third.
Whitney Mercilus had a career-high 3 1/2 sacks and J.J. Watt tied a career high with nine quarterback hits and added 2 1/2 sacks, including one where he caused a fumble that the Texans recovered early in the fourth quarter.
Tight end Delanie Walker said the team is frustrated by how the season is going.
Zach Mettenberger threw for 171 yards with an interception in his second straight start in place of rookie Marcus Mariota, who is out with a knee injury. Mettenberger was hurried and harassed all day to remain winless in eight career starts, with three against the Texans.
The Texans rebounded from an embarrassing 44-26 loss to the Dolphins despite playing without Arian Foster, who suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon injury in that game. The win leaves them second in the AFC South and they could be tied for the division lead if the Colts lose to the Panthers on Monday night.
Brian Hoyer threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns and Houston tied a franchise record with seven sacks to help the Texans to a 20-6 win over the mistake-prone Titans on Sunday.
HOUSTON (AP) — Tennessee's sixth straight loss has the Titans searching for a way to fix their stagnant offense.
"This offense needs to play better," he said. "This offensive line needs to take responsibility for its actions. I need to take responsibility for mine."
Hopkins caught four passes on a drive that ended with a 42-yard touchdown reception by Washington to push the lead to 17-6 with about four minutes left in the third,Wholesale NFL Jerseys.
The Texans took a 7-3 lead when Hopkins jumped and reached over Jason McCourty to grab a 21-yard touchdown reception early in the second quarter.
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The Titans led 3-0 early after Ryan Succop made a 35-yard field goal on their opening drive.
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Houston outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney injured his back in the first quarter and returned to the game twice before leaving for good in the second quarter.
"It's a combination of things: I've got to get the ball out of my hand and we have to win our 1-on-1's up front. We tried to do a lot of things, but obviously, just poor execution on that part."
Hopkins, who entered the day as the NFL's leading receiver had eight catches for 94 yards. He now has 2,882 yards receiving in his career to pass Andre Johnson for most yards receiving in franchise history in a player's first three seasons.
Tennessee left tackle Taylor Lewan lamented what he called one of the worst games of his life.
A 44-yard field goal cut the lead to 10-6 midway through the third quarter.
The Titans (1-6) had three turnovers and haven't won since beating Tampa Bay in the opener.
Mettenberger talked about what the Titans can do to limit sacks. |
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