Will Anderson Jr.’s 3-Sack Game Leads Texans Strong Defensive Performance Against Titans

Houston held Tennessee to 187 total yards and no touchdowns, and extended two defensive streaks along the way.

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Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 12:38 PM

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Will Anderson Jr. recorded 3.0 sacks in the Houston Texans' 26-3 Week 5 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
The Texans defense surrendered only 187 total yards and prevented the Titans from scoring a touchdown.
Anderson became the only NFL player this season with at least 2.5 sacks in multiple games.

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Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. recorded 3.0 sacks to lead his team to a 26-3 Week 5 victory over the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Anderson concluded the contest with four total tackles, three quarterback hits, and three tackles for loss. His dominant performance marked his second career regular-season game with at least 3.0 sacks.

The Texans' defense held Tennessee out of the end zone, yielding only a first-quarter field goal and 187 total yards. Houston extended several team records, including reaching 25 consecutive games with at least 1.0 sack and seven straight games without allowing 90 or more rushing yards.

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