Texans secure first win of season with 26-3 victory over Titans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 7:57 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
The Houston Texans defeated the Tennessee Titans 26-3 at Nissan Stadium on October 11, 2026, marking their first victory of the season. Houston's defense played a key role, forcing turnovers and limiting Tennessee's scoring opportunities after the Titans' initial field goal. The Texans settled for four field goals in the first half, leading 12-3 at halftime. A strong third quarter, including a touchdown drive led by C.J. Stroud, extended their lead, with Stroud finishing the game with 261 passing yards and two touchdowns.
- •C.J. Stroud threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Texans' defense held the Titans scoreless after the first quarter.
- •Jalen Pitre recovered a crucial fumble, and Jake Hansen had an interception.
- •Houston scored a touchdown in the third quarter to extend their lead.
- •The win gives the Texans a critical foothold in the AFC South standings.
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — Texans snap 0-4 start with a statement win over Titans as defense finally delivers
"Houston went to Nashville needing a reset. The Texans got one by forcing turnovers, controlling the clock and turning a tense divisional game into a 26-3 win.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NFL•Oct 11, 2026, 8:55 PMCardinals trading Marvin Harrison Jr. to Texans, DeMeco Ryans reveals
NFL•Oct 11, 2026, 8:39 PMTexans One Team Looking To Finalize A Trade For Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr.
NFL•Oct 11, 2026, 8:39 PMTennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns
NFL•Oct 11, 2026, 8:35 PMFive receptions for Nico Collins
NFL•Oct 11, 2026, 8:24 PMJoe Burrow has four TD passes in Bengals' win vs Dolphins - Reactions
NFL•Oct 11, 2026, 8:22 PMWoody Marks posts 85 total yards in Week 5
