News

Titans Vs. Texans (Nov. 26) Monday Night Football Game Preview: Time Start, Channel, Players To Watch

The Tennessee Titans (5-5) stood by as their grip over the previously dismal AFC South slipped through their fingers, and now stand in third place ahead of Monday night’s crucial matchup against the division-leading Houston Texans (7-3).

Texans Defense, Marcus Mariota Play Key Roles In Fate Of AFC South

The final game of the season between the two teams may rest on the shoulders of Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, who has been remarkable when healthy. Though he exited last week’s game against the Colts early with a stinger, the team’s success has largely hinged off of his competence, regardless of the opponent. Mariota’s excellence against the Cowboys on a previous Monday night game bodes well for the Titans in another primetime matchup.

The Texans are boasting a seven-game win streak, and look to be in a three-way battle for the AFC South division with the Colts and Titans, and can decidedly thrust ahead with a two-game lead with a win. Titans coach Mike Vrabel has been daring and bold in his time at the helm, touting a swarming defense that has given trouble to the likes of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson in the earlier matchup this season. They’ll have to contain him again to avoid playing catchup in a thundering NRG Stadium.

30 SPORTS FIGURES WHO DIED IN 2018 – TRIBUTE SLIDESHOW

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!

A week of sports news in your in-box.
We find the sports news you need to know, so you don't have to.

Conversely, the Texans may have no problem terrorizing Mariota and thwarting any chance of an upset. Mariota has been sacked 29 times in nine games this season — tied for ninth most in the league — despite missing a game and parts of three others. The rabid pass rush tandem of Jadeveon Clowney and JJ Watt, who have combined for 16.5 sacks this season, should have no problem raising Mariota higher on that list.

The game is set to kickoff at 8:15 p.m. EST on ESPN.

Red Young

Recent Posts

Paul George Exits With Knee Injury As 76ers Fall To 2-12 In Loss To Grizzlies

With their big three finally back in action Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers suffered another setback…

4 hours ago

VIDEO: Nike Pays Tribute to Rafael Nadal With 30-Foot Projection In Front of Eiffel Tower

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tny--EWynOQ Nike paid tribute to Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal with a 10-meter-tall animated display…

22 hours ago

VIDEO: Rafael Nadal Gets Emotional Tribute as He Retires From Tennis

https://youtu.be/dtJoJz9hC48 Tennis legend Rafael Nadal bid a heartfelt goodbye to his devoted Spanish fans as he brought…

22 hours ago

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Olympic Fencer Eli Dershwitz Explains The Art Of Fencing

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DQ9Rxhnuer4 U.S. Olympic fencer Eli Dershwitz shed light on the critical skills necessary in fencing…

2 days ago

Two Bears Offensive Linemen Return To Practice, Caleb Williams Desperate For Blocking

Two offensive linemen for the Chicago Bears returned to practice, a massive step in the…

3 days ago

VIDEO: UFC Heavyweight Champion Performs Viral Trump Dance In New York

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/s2g9t_33Myw President-elect Donald Trump received a warm welcome from Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Jon…

4 days ago