# Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans NFL matchup > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261011-houston-texans-and-tennessee-titans-nfl-matchup > Updated: 2026-10-11T23:39:34.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2. The Houston Texans secured their first victory of the 2026 season by defeating the Tennessee Titans 26-3 at Nissan Stadium in Week 5. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for Houston, while the loss dropped the Titans to a 0-5 record, marking their worst start to a season since 2009. Quarterback C. J. Stroud led the Texans' offense with 261 passing yards, one passing touchdown, and one rushing touchdown. Special teams player Ka’imi Fairbairn contributed to the scoring by connecting on four field goals. The Houston defense was a decisive factor, recording four sacks—including three by Will Anderson Jr.—and forcing two turnovers. During the matchup, head coach DeMeco Ryans took over defensive play-calling duties. On the Titans' side, quarterback Cam Ward struggled against the Houston defense, completing 23 of 36 passes for 170 yards and suffering four sacks. Despite the offensive struggles, Titans head coach Robert Saleh stated that Ward remains the team’s starting quarterback. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-11: Houston Texans defeat Tennessee Titans 26-3 for first season win The Houston Texans earned their first win of the 2026 season, defeating the Tennessee Titans 26-3 behind a strong performance from C. J. Stroud and a dominant defensive effort. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/houston-texans-defeat-tennessee-titans-26-3-for-first-season-win ### 2026-10-09: Houston Texans defeat Tennessee Titans 26-3 for first win The Houston Texans secured their first win of the 2026 season, defeating the Tennessee Titans 26-3. C. J. Stroud led the offense with two total touchdowns as the Titans fell to 0-5. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tennessee-titans-and-houston-texans-seek-first-wins-in-afc-south-matchup --- Cite as: Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans NFL matchup. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261011-houston-texans-and-tennessee-titans-nfl-matchup