NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans (1-8) return from their bye to host the division-rival Houston Texans (4-5) this week. Kickoff at Nissan Stadium (capacity 69,143) is scheduled for 12 p.m. CST on Sunday, Nov. 16.
This week marks the second of two annual matchups between the Titans and Texans. On Sept. 28, the AFC South foes squared off at NRG Stadium in Houston, with the Texans pulling away for a 26-0 win. In 47 all-time battles, the Titans lead the series 24-23.
This week's festivities are also scheduled to include the Titans' annual Salute to Service, a league-wide initiative to show gratitude for the sacrifices made by the military community.
THE BROADCAST
The contest will be regionally televised on FOX, including Nashville affiliate WZTV FOX 17. The broadcast team includes play-by-play announcer Chris Myers, analyst Mark Schlereth and reporter Jen Hale.
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 Dave McGinnis, executive producer Rhett Bryan, gameday host Lucas Panzica, and sideline reporters Amie Wells and Will Boling.
TITANS RESTED AFTER BYE
The Titans were off last week after playing the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium on Nov. 2. Against the Chargers, they produced a punt return touchdown by rookie Chimere Dike and an interception return touchdown by linebacker Cody Barton, as well as six sacks by the defense. Despite the effort, the Chargers prevailed by a final score of 27-20.
Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward started each of the team's first nine games prior to the bye. His passing statistics for the season include 170 completions and 1,760 yards on 295 attempts with five touchdowns and six interceptions.
Ward is one of six members of the 2025 draft class who have started at least one game for the Titans. The others are wide receivers Elic Ayomanor (eight starts) and Dike (five), tight end Gunnar Helm (five), outside linebacker Oluwafemi Oladejo (two), and safety Kevin Winston Jr. (one). Ayomanor ranks eighth in the NFL among rookies with 26 receptions, and he is sixth among rookies with 323 receiving yards. Meanwhile, Dike leads all NFL players with 1,514 all-purpose yards.
Excluding the bye, this week's contest against the Texans marks the Titans' second of four consecutive home games. They continue the home slate with the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 23 and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 30. Their next road game is not until a trip to Cleveland on Dec. 7.
THE TEXANS
The Texans are coming off three consecutive home games. Last week they welcomed the Jaguars to NRG Stadium and overcame a 29-10 deficit in the fourth quarter to earn a 36-29 victory. Winners of four of their past six games, the Texans are in third place in the division behind the 8-2 Indianapolis Colts and the 5-4 Jaguars.
Head coach DeMeco Ryans, who was hired to his current post in 2023, led Houston to an AFC South title in each of his first two campaigns. The Texans had identical 10-7 records in 2023 and 2024, followed by finishes in the divisional playoff round on both occasions.
Along with Ryans, quarterback C.J. Stroud is in his third season with the club after being chosen with the second overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Due to injury, he had a 27-game consecutive starts streak snapped last week, as Davis Mills started in his place.
The Texans enter this week's clash in Tennessee with the NFL's top ranked defense in 2025, allowing 261.3 yards per game.
