NASHVILLE — Following consecutive road games, the Tennessee Titans (0-4) return home this Sunday to meet the Houston Texans (0-4) in their first divisional clash of 2026. Kickoff at Nissan Stadium is scheduled for noon CDT on Oct. 11.
This is the 49th all-time meeting in a rivalry that is in its 25th season since the Texans entered the NFL and the AFC South was launched in 2002. The series is even at 24-24, including a 12-12 split in games at Tennessee and Houston. The Texans have won the past three contests.
Sunday also marks the Titans' annual Crucial Catch game. Each NFL team designates one game each season to raise awareness for early cancer detection and risk reduction. The Titans-Texans game will feature on-field and in-stadium Crucial Catch elements to honor survivors and those currently battling cancer.
THE BROADCAST
This week's contest will be regionally televised on CBS, including Nashville affiliate WTVF NewsChannel 5, as well as on Paramount+ in the Nashville market. The broadcast team includes play-by-play announcer Spero Dedes, analyst Adam Archuleta and reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala.
Fans in Nashville can stream live Titans games on mobile devices with NFL+, which offers access to local games and all primetime games on phones and tablets. Out of market, fans can watch every Sunday afternoon game with Sunday Ticket. More information on ways to watch NFL games can be found at nfl.com/ways-to-watch.
The Titans Radio Network and Nashville flagship 104.5 The Zone carry all Titans games across the Mid-South with play-by-play announcer Taylor Zarzour, analyst Ramon Foster, executive producer Rhett Bryan, gameday host Will Boling and sideline reporter Brad Hopkins.
LAST WEEK AT BALTIMORE
The Titans traveled to Baltimore last week to face the Ravens. Trailing 24-10 late in the fourth quarter, second-year quarterback Cam Ward connected with wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson for a three-yard touchdown pass and then found tight end Gunnar Helm in the end zone for a two-point conversion. However, the ensuing onside kick was recovered by the Ravens to secure their 24-18 victory.
Rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate was on the other end of nine completions by Ward, totaling 145 yards. Tate's yardage total was the most by any Titans player in a game since A.J. Brown's 145 against San Francisco on Dec. 23, 2021, and Tate had the most receiving yards by a Titans rookie since Brown's 153 at Oakland on Dec. 8, 2019. Additionally, Tate became the first Titans rookie with nine or more receptions in a game since Kendall Wright had nine catches at Minnesota on Oct. 7, 2012.
On defense, the Titans limited the Ravens to a pair of third-down conversions on 10 attempts. Defensive end Jermaine Johnson II had a sack and a team-high two tackles for loss, while defensive end Jacob Martin and cornerback Marcus Harris also shared a sack.
THE TEXANS
The Texans were at home against the Dallas Cowboys last week. In a game that featured three lead changes in the fourth quarter, the Cowboys scored on a 12-yard touchdown pass with 40 seconds on the clock to win 34-30.
DeMeco Ryans is in his fourth season as Houston's head coach after being named to the role in 2023. His team not only went to the playoffs but also advanced to the Divisional Round in each of his first three campaigns at the helm. In 2025, the Texans went 12-5 in the regular season and tied a franchise record for wins.
Along with Ryans, quarterback C.J. Stroud is in his fourth season with the club after being chosen with the second overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. In 2026, Stroud has passed for 1,141 passing yards and five touchdowns without throwing an interception. He had 347 yards and two touchdowns passing last week against Dallas.
As the Titans prepare for their Week 5 game at Nissan Stadium, view past matchups between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans.
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball during a regular season Week 13 NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Tennessee Titans, Sunday December 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans beat the Texans 24-13 (Matt Patterson via AP)
A general fisheye view of Nissan Stadium from midfield home of the Tennessee Titans before a regular season Week 13 NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Tennessee Titans, Sunday December 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans beat the Texans 24-13 (Matt Patterson via AP)
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) runs for yardage after a catch in action against the Houston Texans Sunday December 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Delanie Walker, tight end de los Titans de Tennessee, anota pese al intento de derrribo por parte de Kevin Johnson, de los Texans de Houston, en la segunda mitad del encuentro realizado el domingo 3 de diciembre de 2017 (AP Foto/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans cornerback LeShaun Sims (36) make a game sealing interception while covering Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) in action Sunday December 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball during a regular season Week 13 NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Tennessee Titans, Sunday December 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans beat the Texans 24-13 (Matt Patterson via AP)
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) runs for yardage after a catch in action against the Houston Texans Sunday December 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
The Tennessee Titans line of scrimmage against the Houston Texans during a regular season Week 13 NFL football game, Sunday December 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans beat the Texans 24-13 (Matt Patterson via AP)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) carries the ball as he scrambles during a regular season Week 13 NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Tennessee Titans, Sunday December 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans beat the Texans 24-13 (Matt Patterson via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) scores a touchdown ahead of Houston Texans defensive tackle Brandon Dunn (92) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis is chased by Houston Texans defensive end Angelo Blackson (97) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans kicker Ryan Succop (4) kicks a 42-yard field goal against the Houston Texans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Holding is Brett Kern (6) and defending for the Texans is Johnson Bademosi (23). (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) hugs center Ben Jones (60) before an NFL football game between the Titans and the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert (7) passes against the Houston Texans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Fans celebrate with Tennessee Titans' Dane Cruikshank (29) after he scored a touchdown on a fake punt against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Dane Cruikshank runs for a touchdown after catching a pass on a fake punt play against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert passes against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Dane Cruikshank catches a pass on a fake punt play as he runs 66 yards for a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Fans and teammates celebrate with Tennessee Titans' Dane Cruikshank (29) after he scored a touchdown on a fake punt against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) leads a team huddle before an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) walks to the sideline after being sacked and injured on a play during their NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (0) and safety Amani Hooker (37) celebrate a play during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Quarterback Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Jessie Rogers/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver Van Jefferson #11 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Jessie Rogers/Tennessee Titans
Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons #98 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Houston, TX. Photo By Jessie Rogers/Tennessee Titans
Outside linebacker Arden Key #49 of the Tennessee Titans, Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons #98 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Jessie Rogers/Tennessee Titans
Outside linebacker Arden Key #49 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Houston, TX. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo #85 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Houston, TX. Photo By Jessie Rogers/Tennessee Titans
Tight end Chig Okonkwo #85 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver Van Jefferson #11 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Camden Hall/Tennessee Titans
Tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo #85 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Houston, TX. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Jessie Rogers/Tennessee Titans
