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Value of Things: In the Rearview Mirror

These are happier times at least for the time being. Even our model for this particular piece changes as we slide over to great, good, and bad in lieu of good, bad, and ugly. The Texans defeated the Titans 26-3…

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 12:02 PM
Value of Things: In the Rearview Mirror
Key Things to Know
  • Scott Barzilla breaks down the Houston Texans' performance in their 26-3 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
  • Houston defeated Tennessee 26-3 behind a dominant defense that recorded four total sacks and two turnovers.
  • The writer praises Will Anderson for recording three sacks against Titans quarterback Cam Ward.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Scott Barzilla analyzes the Houston Texans' 26-3 victory over the Tennessee Titans, assessing the team's strengths and ongoing weaknesses after improving to a 1-4 record. The writer argues that while the dominant win provides relief against a struggling opponent, Houston still faces areas of concern that must be cleaned up moving forward.

Barzilla highlights defensive end Will Anderson's three-sack performance and running back Woody Marks stepping up following David Montgomery's groin injury. He notes that quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 26 of 34 passes with a 107.5 passer rating, while also criticizing the team's persistent issues with costly penalties.

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