Houston takes control
Four field goals from Ka'imi Fairbairn helped the visiting Houston Texans build an early cushion before C.J. Stroud accounted for two touchdowns in a 26-3 victory over the home Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. The game was played at Nissan Stadium before an attendance of 52,097.
The Titans opened the scoring when Joey Slye made a 30-yard field goal in the first period. Fairbairn answered with a 45-yard field goal to make it 3-3, and the game was tied after the opening period.
Field goals set the tone
Fairbairn added field goals of 35, 26 and 53 yards in the second period. Those kicks gave Houston a 12-3 advantage at halftime, with the Texans outscoring Tennessee 9-0 in the quarter.
Houston extended its lead in the third period when Stroud ran 2 yards for a touchdown, followed by Fairbairn's kick. The Texans led 19-3 entering the fourth quarter after a 7-0 third period.
Jaylin Noel then caught a 9-yard touchdown pass from Stroud in the fourth period, and Fairbairn added the kick for the final points. Houston scored 7 points in the fourth quarter, while Tennessee was held scoreless in each period after its opening field goal.
