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Texans Shock Titans with Last-Second Field Goal in AFC South Clash
17 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Texans backup QB Davis Mills throws for 274 yards and a TD
- Texans kicker Matthew Wright hits game-winning 35-yard FG as time expires
- Texans sweep season series against AFC South rival Titans
On November 12, 2023, the Houston Texans pulled off a surprise 16-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans in a close AFC South division clash. Led by backup quarterback Davis Mills, who threw for 274 yards and a touchdown, the Texans reached .500 for the first time this season with their third win in four games.
The game came down to the wire, with the Titans tying the score at 13-13 on a late touchdown pass from rookie QB Cam Ward to Van Jefferson. However, the Texans were able to drive down the field in the final seconds, setting up a 35-yard field goal by kicker Matthew Wright as time expired to give Houston the win.
The Texans' defense also played a key role, sacking Ward three times and recovering a fumble. The victory marked the Texans' fifth straight over the Titans in Nashville, despite Houston being without several key starters. The loss extended the Titans' losing streak to five games and clinched a fourth consecutive losing season for the franchise.
