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Titans Aim for Redemption Against Texans Amid Changes

11/16/2025

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Titans Host Texans

The Tennessee Titans will host the Houston Texans on November 16, 2025, at Nissan Stadium.
The Titans seek redemption after a 26-0 Week 4 loss and a long drought.
They have made changes, including a new offensive play-caller and interim head coach.
Calvin Ridley, Jeffery Simmons, and Arden Key are active for the Titans.
Houston Texans quarterback C. J. Stroud remains out with a concussion, with Davis Mills to start.

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Stroud's Concussion Recovery

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud remains sidelined by concussion.
Stroud will miss his second straight game vs. the Titans on November 16, 2025, while he clears concussion protocol.
Davis Mills will start again after leading a Week 10 comeback victory in the 2025 season.
The Texans aim to win to improve playoff chances after a 26-0 Week 4 win over Titans.
The Titans will rely on rookies in Ridley's absence.

History

Historical Context

The Houston Texans joined the NFL as the league's 32nd franchise in 2002, following a unanimous vote by owners in 1999 to award the team to Houston. The Texans participated in an expansion draft on February 18, 2002, selecting 19 players, including notable Pro Bowl athletes. This expansion reshaped the league's structure, creating the AFC South division, which now includes the Texans and their rivals, the Tennessee Titans.

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Titans Host Texans

The Tennessee Titans will host the Houston Texans on November 16, 2025, at Nissan Stadium.
The Titans seek redemption after a 26-0 Week 4 loss and a long drought.
They have made changes, including a new offensive play-caller and interim head coach.
Calvin Ridley, Jeffery Simmons, and Arden Key are active for the Titans.
Houston Texans quarterback C. J. Stroud remains out with a concussion, with Davis Mills to start.

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