NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans completed an undefeated regular season with a dominant 27-0 road victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday. With the win, the Titans improved to 14-0 overall and 6-0 in division play, securing homefield advantage in the playoffs under head coach Jose Wilson.
Tennessee took control early and never looked back. The Titans opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 37-yard field goal by John Kerr at 8:31. Tennessee then scored its first touchdown shortly before the quarter ended when running back Norman Race dashed in from 2 yards out, followed by Kerr's extra point.
The Titans built a 17-0 halftime lead on the strength of another rushing touchdown in the final seconds of the second quarter. William Bishop capped a drive with a 2-yard touchdown run, pushing the score to 17-0 after Kerr's extra point.
Houston struggled offensively throughout the game, going 0-for-0 on third down conversions and failing to reach the red zone. The Texans totaled just 125 passing yards and 29 rushing yards on 23 carries. Defensively, they pressured the Titans with three sacks but were unable to force any turnovers.
Tennessee's balanced attack featured a mix of strong passing and ground production. Quarterback Phillip Richardson completed 26 of 32 passes for 294 yards without an interception. The Titans' rushing attack amassed 205 yards on 36 carries. Key contributors included William Bishop, who combined for 89 total yards and a receiving touchdown, and Norman Race, who added 72 rushing yards and a receiving touchdown. Maurice Rooney also broke free for a 36-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter, extending the lead to 24-0.
Defensively, the Titans recorded three sacks and recovered two fumbles, continuing their season-long trend of stifling opponents. The Texans had multiple punts throughout the game, with Bobby Reed executing long punts but failing to provide consistent offensive momentum.
Kerr added a late 36-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to finalize the score at 27-0. The Texans remain at 2-12 with their fourth straight loss, officially eliminated from playoff contention. The Titans head into the postseason with the top seed and the league's only undefeated record, boasting a staggering points for and against margin of 483 to 88.
Coach Jose Wilson's squad dominated all facets, showcasing efficiency without committing any turnovers and limiting the Texans to no points. The result caps a remarkable regular season for the Titans as they prepare for a playoff run on their home field this January.
Titans Shut Out Texans 27-0 to Complete Perfect Regular Season
Chad Cooper
· Nashville Post
· 12/03/2017