September 29, 2025

Houston Texans Secure First Win with Dominant Shutout

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The Houston Texans achieved a commanding shutout victory over the Tennessee Titans, winning 26-0 in their first win of the season. Rookie Woody Marks shined with two touchdowns, while quarterback C.J. Stroud threw for 233 yards and two touchdowns. The Titans struggled offensively, marking their first shutout since 2019 and extending their losing streak to ten games. This victory is a milestone for the Texans, who are looking to build momentum in their upcoming games.

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The Houston Texans achieved their first win of the 2025 NFL season by defeating the Tennessee Titans 26-0 on September 28, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. This commanding shutout also marks a significant milestone for the Texans, representing their first shutout in nearly 15 years, the last one occurring on November 28, 2010, when they similarly silenced the Titans 29-0.

Rookie Woody Marks had a standout performance, showcasing his potential by scoring two touchdowns, one receiving and one rushing. Texan’s quarterback C.J. Stroud had a productive outing, throwing for 233 yards and two touchdowns while completing 22 out of 28 passes. The Texans demonstrated their dominance particularly in the fourth quarter, where they scored three touchdowns.

The Texans opened the scoring with two field goals from Ka’imi Fairbairn, hitting from 47 and 43 yards to lead 6-0 at halftime. The Titans struggled offensively, failing to reach the red zone until the third quarter. Stroud connected with Marks for a 12-yard touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter, boosting the Texans’ lead to 12-0. Shortly after, Texans defensive back Derek Stingley Jr. intercepted rookie Titans quarterback Cam Ward, leading to another score—a 24-yard touchdown pass from Stroud to rookie Jayden Higgins. Marks capped off the scoring with an 18-yard rushing touchdown, totaling 69 rushing yards and 50 receiving yards for the game.

This defeat was particularly disheartening for the Titans, marking the first time they were shut out since October 13, 2019, when they lost 16-0 against the Denver Broncos. The Titans now hold an unfortunate record of 0-4 for the season, extending their losing streak to 10 games dating back to the previous season—tying their longest losing streak since relocating to Tennessee in 1997. Titans’ defenseman Jeffrey Simmons, a three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, expressed frustration regarding the team’s ongoing struggles.

Overall, the Titans’ offensive performance was below par with Ward completing only 10 of 26 passes for 108 yards, coupled with one interception. They missed multiple scoring opportunities, including two failed field goals from Joey Slye from distances of 41 and 43 yards. On the defensive side for the Texans, Danielle Hunter was a standout player, recording two sacks during the game.

The Texans now hold a record of 1-3 for the season and will look to build on their success in their next matchup against Baltimore. Meanwhile, the Titans’ next game is scheduled against Arizona, facing the pressure to turn around their struggling season.

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