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2019 Schedule
9-5, 1st in AFC South
Cruz: Texans WRs will keep Watson on track (0:49)
Bucs rule out Pro Bowl WR Godwin vs. Texans
Pro Bowl wide receiver Chris Godwin has been ruled out for the Buccaneers' game on Saturday against the Texans with a hamstring injury.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
In middle school, Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil wrote down several goals and glued the paper to his bedroom wall at home. One of them was to make the Pro Bowl. It's still on the wall. Yesterday, Bill O'Brien told him he was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time.
Texans terrorizing defenses again with their 'three-headed monster'
The Texans showed just how dynamic their passing game can be, with DeAndre Hopkins, Will Fuller and Kenny Stills all making plays against the Titans.
Cowboys moving up Hasselbeck's power rankings (1:18)
Barnwell picks NFL kryptonite: How the Ravens and each contender could lose
Baltimore's biggest weakness? Quarterbacks who can beat the blitz. Meanwhile, the 49ers struggle against play-action, and the Cowboys' special teams are horrific.
Let's overreact to Week 15 in the NFL: Everything is fine with the Patriots, right?
The New England offense is going to be just fine. Ryan Tannehill is going to get a big contract. It's time to overreact to Week 15.
Texans won't rule out return by Watt this season
Texans coach Bill O'Brien isn't ruling out a return this season by J.J. Watt, who tore a pectoral muscle in Week 8.
Week 15 NFL playoff picture: Eight teams in, four more spots up for grabs
The Bills, Patriots, Seahawks, Packers and 49ers all clinched berths in Week 15. Who else is in the hunt? Here's how the bracket looks right now.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
LB Brennan Scarlett on the personal foul penalty called in the fourth quarter: “I clearly hit the guys with my shoulder. It wasn't near the head or neck area. It's tough on the other side. It's a bang-bang play. The refs, that's what they see, and I just wish it would have been a reviewable call, especially at that point in the game in a critical situation.”
Victory over Titans gives Texans 90% chance to win AFC South
The Texans take control of the AFC South and can clinch their fourth division title in the past five years with a win on Saturday at Tampa Bay.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Following the Texans' win over the Titans, Houston now has a 96% chance to reach the playoffs, per FPI. Tennessee's playoff chances dropped to 32%.
Texans take control of AFC South by beating Titans 24-21
The Houston Texans grabbed control of the AFC South by beating the Tennessee Titans 24-21 Sunday.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Ryan Tannehill entered today as the leader in completion percentage over expectation (CPOE) at +10%, per NFL Next Gen Stats. But so far today against the Texans, Tannehill's CPOE is -13.6% (in a tiny 16-attempt sample, obviously).
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
After a slow start, the Texans have a 14-0 lead at halftime in Tennessee. Deshaun Watson threw an interception in the end zone on the opening drive, but completed 12 of 17 passes for 101 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in the first half. Houston's first touchdown was set up by the defense after Whitney Mercilus intercepted a Ryan Tannehill pass and ran it back for 86 yards.
Whitney Mercilus collects tipped pass and takes off for Texans
In the battle for first place in the AFC South, Whitney Mercilus and the Texans stop a promising Titans drive and set up their own score on one play.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
The Texans entered Week 15 with just 25 points in the first quarter, which is the second-fewest in the NFL. Houston again failed to score in the opening quarter on Sunday against the Titans (one interception, two punts).
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Texans WR Will Fuller is active after missing Week 14 with a hamstring injury. Inactive for Houston: WR Keke Coutee, WR Steven Mitchell, S Mike Adams, CB Cornell Armstrong, RB Taiwan Jones, DE Joel Heath and NT Eddie Vanderdoes.
Texans vs. Titans (-3) (0:57)
Sherman, Jenkins join Payton Award nominees
Veteran defensive backs and team leaders Richard Sherman of the 49ers and Malcolm Jenkins of the Eagles are among the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
WR Will Fuller was limited in practice again with a hamstring injury. He did not play on Sunday against the Broncos and Bill O'Brien said he does not know whether Fuller will play against the Titans.
NFL MVP stock watch: Jackson's historic campaign, and who is still in the race
Is Lamar Jackson a lock for the MVP? Which other QBs -- or wide receiver? -- are still in the mix, and can any of them catch Baltimore's playmaker?
Texans' Mercilus credits Titans coach Vrabel for boosting football IQ
In four years in Houston, the current Titans coach molded Whitney Mercilus into a solid pro. This Sunday, Vrabel will devise a plan to try to stop him.
Barnwell makes sense of the AFC playoff sprint: 7 teams, 6 spots, 2 serious battles
The Patriots have lost two straight. The Chiefs have won three in a row. The Titans are rolling. These last three weeks could get wild.
2019 AFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 9 | 5 | 0 | .643 | 341 | 330 |
| Tennessee | 8 | 6 | 0 | .571 | 339 | 279 |
| Indianapolis | 6 | 8 | 0 | .429 | 303 | 329 |
| Jacksonville | 5 | 9 | 0 | .357 | 250 | 353 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards245.011th
Rushing Yards130.97th
Points For24.410th
Points Against23.6
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(23) | Tytus Howard | OT | Alabama State |
| 2(22) | Lonnie Johnson Jr. | CB | Kentucky |
| 2(23) | Max Scharping | OT | Northern Illinois |
| 3(22) | Kahale Warring | TE | San Diego State |
| 5(23) | Charles Omenihu | DE | Texas |
| 6(22) | Xavier Crawford | CB | Central Michigan |
| 7(6) | Cullen Gillaspia | RB | Texas A&M |