The Tennessee Titans face the Houston Texans on Sept. 28 at NRG Stadium in a battle of 0-3 teams in the AFC South.
Tennessee (0-3) lost by 21 at home to the Colts on Sept. 21, then traded away a defensive starter and switched offensive play-callers during the week.
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Houston (0-3) has allowed just 51 points through three weeks but are winless due to an ineffective offense.
Both teams rank toward the bottom of the league in most offensive categories as each struggle to protect their quarterbacks.
Here are the Tennessean’s expert picks for Titans vs. Texans:
Titans-Texans picks: C.J. Stroud or Cam Ward in battle of young QBsNick Suss, Titans beat reporter
Texans 16, Titans 13
Neither offense inspires much confidence here. Two teams playing badly. Not that the Texans have proven they know how to win, but it’s hard to predict an end to this Titans losing streak until this squad shows a lot more mettle late.
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Gentry Estes, columnist
Texans 23, Titans 12
I picked the Titans last week. Not making that mistake again, especially since Houston is a much more talented team that should be highly motivated to play well.
Nick Gray, trending reporter
Texans 24, Titans 13
Take the under and the team with an elite pass rush against a team who is already trading away starters.
Tom Kreager, Tennessean sports director
Texans 31, Titans 21
There may be a new person calling plays on offense. But it is the same players on the field. The offensive line is still a mess. The secondary has more questions minus Jarvis Brownlee. And the biggest question right now is when will the Titans win a game.
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