Titans outlast Texans in AFC South showdown
It was over when ...
(Dave Einsel / Associated Press)
Texans kicker Kris Brown's 49-yard field goal attempt sailed wide left with 1 second remaining. Less than a minute before Brown's miss, Titans kicker Rob Bironas nailed a 53-yard field goal to give the Titans a 20-17 lead.
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Titans RB Chris Johnson would have remained the NFL's rushing leader even if he didn't suit up against the Texans. The second-year pro added to his lead, gaining 151 yards on 29 carries. Johnson has rushed for at least 100 yards in five consecutive games.
Key Stat
Titans QB Vince Young outrushed the Texans 73-57.
Noteworthy
The Titans are 12-4 all-time vs. the Texans. ... Young has won his last eight starts. ... The victory moved Jeff Fisher past Hank Stram (136 career wins) for 20th place on the NFL's all-time coaching wins list. ... The Texans are 2-1 in primetime games.
