Titans and Texans matchup focuses on key defensive battles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
The Tennessee Titans will face the Houston Texans on Sunday, with both teams looking to end their losing streaks. A significant matchup features Titans offensive tackle JC Latham against Texans edge Will Anderson Jr., both of whom are among the top in run-stopping metrics. Titans defensive end John Franklin-Myers, who leads the league in run-stop rate, could pose a challenge for the Texans' offensive line. The outcome may hinge on which team can assert control over the line of scrimmage during the game.
- •Titans and Texans meet on Sunday to halt losing streaks.
- •JC Latham and Will Anderson Jr. are key defensive players.
- •John Franklin-Myers leads the league in run-stop rate.
- •The matchup will test control of the line of scrimmage.
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Tough yards ahead for rushing attacks in Titans vs. Texans matchup
"Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans face off Sunday with key defensive matchups that could decide which team ends its losing streak.
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