November 24, 2024- Titans Triumph 32-27 in Houston
In a week 12 emotional clash at NRG Stadium, the Tennessee Titans mounted a dramatic comeback to subdue the Houston Texans 32 to 27
A standout performance came out of quarterback Will Levis (TEN) who was able to complete 18 of 24 passes with 278 yards passing, with 2 TDs and one interception. His fourth-quarter 70-yard pass to Chig Okonkwo was the difference
- Tony Pollard (TEN) led the ground game with 119 rushing yards and a score on 24 attempts.
- Calvin Ridley (TEN) led the receiving unit with 93 yards.
- On the Houston side, Nico Collins received 92 yds and had a TD.
The Titans were significantly better offensively with 369 total yards against 260 of Houston in addition to winning more first downs (19 to 12) and being more efficient everywhere.
Momentum swing plays were also in this game-Jimmie Ward (HOU) intercepted a pass and ran it back into the end-zone but the Texans back-fired in the last quarter. It was tipped by a missed field goal and sack in the end zone.
January 5, 2025 TE Texans Beat Titans 23-14
In the season closer, Houston delivered the reversal, beating Tennessee 2314.
C.J. Stroud (HOU) started the drive 6-for-6 with a you know it 50-yard touchdown to Nico Collins, then was replaced.
Dameon Pierce (HOU) had the outburst of his career with 176 rushing yards and a 92-yard saunter, the all-time best of Pierce to date .
Defensive, Derek Barnett (HOU) scored a 36 yard fumble recovery adding momentum in the fourth quarter
With the victory, the Texans locked up a playoff berth and the Titans season continued to plummet resulting in the first draft pick.
Setting and Relevance
The AFC South is a very volatile and competitive rivalry as observed in these two games:
The Titans persevered through a rough stretch of games to knock off a much stronger Texans team, and were able to balance efficient passing, strong running and game changing plays
The Texans made their answer in January with a pounding on the ground and opportunistic D that helped their playoffs chances The results highlight the roster differences between them. Titan Weaknesses The Titans had injuries and were weak at quarterback and relied on big plays. Houston, which was the more stable team, relied on a multilayered offensive and defense implementation when the play was critical.
Head-to-Head Note
By 2025, the two-decade game series stands in a slender margin in favor of the Titans, with 24 games won versus 22 by the Houston Texans in their 46 games of history together.
Summary Table
Game Date
Winner & Score
The Major Player Players
24 Nov 24, 2024
Titans 32–27
Levis: 278 yd, 2 TDs; Pollard:119 yd 1 TD
5 Jan 2025
Texans 23–14
Nov 24, 2024, Titans win Houston 32-27
The Week 12 matchup between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans culminated into a dramatic game that saw the Titans win by a nose 32-27.
Will Levis (TEN), the quarterback had an outstanding performance and threw 18 completions in 24 passes with a total of 278 yards, two TDs and one interception. In the fourth quarter, his 70 yards pass to Chig Okonkwo was the decisive one
Running back Tony Pollard (TEN) led the ground game with his 119 rushing yards and a TD on 24 carries.
Calvin Ridley (TEN) led the long receivers with 93 yards
Nico Collins on the Houston part registered 92 yards, as well as a score
The Titans were the offensive giant with overall 369 yards to 260 yards of the Houston, more first downs made (19 to 12), and overall efficiency better.
Momentum swing plays were also witnessed in the game- Jimmie Ward (HOU) had an interception where he ran to a touchdown, but the Texans failed towards the end. The game was decided when a dropped field holder and a sack in the end zone. January 5, 2025 ST. LOUIS: Texans sneak past Titans 23-14
Houston swept the tide in the final game of the season the team easily overpowered Tennessee 23-14.
C.J. Stroud (HOU) opened the game throwing a 50-yard perfect touchdown pass 6-for-6 to Nico Collins before giving way.
Dameon Pierce (HOU) had his best game of the year, running his first 176 yards and a career-best 92-yard run through the field.
On the defensive side, Derek Barnett (HOU) had a 36-yard fumble-return score, in the fourth quarter.
The win earned the Texans a berth in the postseason and extended the misery of the Titans campaign that will be rewarded 2015 with a first overall draft choice.
Background and Meaning
These two games are some indication of the unpredictable nature and competition of AFC South rivalry:
In November the Titans rose up against the odds and defeated an even more superior Texans team, via an equal measure of efficient passing, hard running, and game changing plays
The Texans countered in January with another strong performance in the ground game and opportunistic defense in keeping their playoff dreams alive
The results highlight the comparative roster differences drastically. The Titans were marred by injuries and a stop-and-go quarterback problem and instead of clutch plays, depended on big plays to generate wins. More stable Houston relied on multiple stratifications of offense and defense at the most important moment.
Head-to-Head Note
Titans have narrow leads in the overall series as of 2025 with 24 vs. 22 games over Houston in the 46 total games between the teams
