Texans end the Terrible Towel curse with win over Titans
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 12:48 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Houston Texans claimed victory against the Tennessee Titans on October 12, seemingly breaking a longstanding hex associated with the Terrible Towel. The curse stems from a previous incident in January when the Texans mascot, Toro, tore a Terrible Towel following a playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. This win marks a significant moment for the Texans and their franchise history as they look to build on this success in their upcoming games.
- •Texans defeated Titans on October 12.
- •Mascot Toro previously ripped a Terrible Towel in January.
- •The victory could signal a change in the team's fortune.
- •Texans aim to build on this win in future matches.
- 1:39 AMESPN NFL — Texans seemingly break Terrible Towel curse with win over Titans
"After ripping a Terrible Towel following January's playoff win over Pittsburgh, Texans mascot Toro attempted to reverse the team's fortunes.
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