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Stroud Runs for a TD, Throws for Another as Houston Beats Titans for 1st Win of Season
Houston held Tennessee to 187 yards and got four Ka’imi Fairbairn field goals as C.J. Stroud added two touchdowns.
- On Sunday, the Houston Texans snapped their winless start by routing the Tennessee Titans 26-3 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, with quarterback C.J. Stroud throwing for 261 yards and a touchdown while adding a rushing score.
- Heading into the matchup, the Texans held a 1-4 record while the Titans entered at 0-5, struggling with an 11-game losing streak in the AFC South dating to last season.
- Kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn kicked four field goals to help Houston take a 12-3 halftime lead, while the Texans dominated yardage, outgaining Tennessee 329-187 as Stroud completed 26 of 34 passes.
- Houston's defense forced two turnovers and sacked Titans quarterback Cam Ward four times, with Will Anderson Jr. recording three sacks; David Montgomery and cornerback Flott exited with injuries.
- The Texans travel to London next Sunday to face the Jacksonville Jaguars, while the Tennessee Titans visit the Indianapolis Colts on October 18 seeking to break their losing streak.
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