The AFC South didn’t have a great opening week as three of its four teams lost. Two of them, Houston and Tennessee, meet in Nashville in Week 2.
The Sports Interaction spread for this one will be dependent on one key injury for the Titans.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 13 Sep 6:04pm | HOU | -2 -110 | O +44.5 -110 |
| Closing 16 Sep 3:53pm | HOU | -3.5 -115 | O +41 -110 |
We can’t guarantee you which team will win Sunday’s Houston at Tennessee matchup in the AFC South, but we can promise this: It will not take more than seven hours to be played. The Titans’ 27-20 loss in Miami this past Sunday was the longest game in NFL history at seven hours and eight minutes. That’s because there were two lightning delays that delayed the game about four combined hours.
Of course, the Titans franchise used to be the Houston Oilers. The team moved to Tennessee before the 1997 season and kept the Oilers nickname the first two years there. The Texans joined the NFL as an expansion franchise in 2002 and the league realigned a bit that year.
The Titans are 17-15 all-time vs. the Texans. The teams split last year, each winning at home. Houston set several team records in its 57-14 Week 4 home win, while Tennessee prevailed 24-13 in Nashville in Week 13.
Houston has covered 11 of the past 14 in the series. Tennessee is just 1-5 straight up in its past six September home games overall.
Houston Texans
The Texans lost their eighth straight road game this past Sunday, 27-20 in New England. Deshaun Watson’s first regular-season outing since suffering a torn ACL around midseason last year was a bit shaky as the former Clemson star was 17 of 34 for 176 yards with a touchdown, interception and lost fumble on Houston’s first offensive play. That fumble put the Texans in a 7-0 hole they never recovered from.
The team also had a rough day injury wise. Starting right tackle Seantrel Henderson will miss the rest of the season with a severe ankle problem. That group struggled as it was vs. the Patriots as Watson was hit 12 times and sacked three. Cornerback Kevin Johnson suffered a concussion, his second in a month so he’s out a while. Receiver Will Fuller missed Week 1 with a hamstring injury but might return vs. the Titans.
Tennessee Titans
That Titans-Dolphins game was really weird, because in addition to the weather the teams combined for just 10 points in the game’s first 38 or so minutes and then 34 points in the final 22. Both had kickoff returns for scores – nowadays, it’s rare to even see a kick not be a touchback.
Tennessee also got some bad injury news as quarterback Marcus Mariota, tight end Delanie Walker and left tackle Taylor Lewan all left. Walker reportedly is done for the year (ankle), and he has been Mariota’s top target. Mariota threw two picks before leaving with an elbow injury. His backup is the forgettable Blaine Gabbert. No line will likely be set until Mariota’s status is clear. It’s not thought to be serious, so we’ll presume he’s playing. Lewan is week-to-week with a concussion.
Weather
| temp | 81 |
| condition | cloudy |
| wind | Northeast 12mph |
Injuries
Gregory Howell Jr. (RB)
Brandon Dunn (NT)
Greg Mancz (C)
Mike Tyson (S)
DeAndre Carter (WR)
Trevor Daniel (P)
Justin Reid (S)
Kendall Lamm (T)
Kareem Jackson (CB)
Sammie Coates Jr. (WR)
Luke Stocker (TE)
Jurrell Casey (DT)
Brynden Trawick (S)
Logan Ryan (CB)
Sharif Finch (LB)
Joshua Kalu (CB)
Cole Wick (TE)
Brian Orakpo (LB)
Jonnu Smith (TE)
Darius Jennings (WR)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Gregory Howell Jr. (RB) | Ques Sat | Hamstring - 01 / 01 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Howell Jr. is dealing with an injured hamstring and it is unclear if he will be available for the AFC wild-card round against the Colts. |
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| Brandon Dunn (NT) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 19 / 12 / 18 | 1-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Dunn has missed the past two games with an ankle injury but it is anticipated that he will be a participant in the AFC wild-card round against the Colts. |
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| Greg Mancz (C) | Ques Sun | Knee - 19 / 12 / 18 | 1-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Mancz is hobbled by a knee injury and it has yet to be established if it will hinder his availability against the Eagles on Sunday. |
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| Mike Tyson (S) | Ques Sun | Concussion - 19 / 12 / 18 | 1-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Tyson is going through the league-mandated concussion protocol and it is unknown if he will be cleared for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. |
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| DeAndre Carter (WR) | Prob Sat | Concussion - 09 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Carter left the last game with a concussion but is expected to be cleared in time for Saturday's contest against the Jets. |
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| Trevor Daniel (P) | Ques Sun | Hip - 05 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Danile is tending to a right hip injury and it is unclear if he will play Sunday against the Colts. |
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| Justin Reid (S) | Prob Sun | Shoulder - 05 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Joseph is bothered by injuries to his shoulder and wrist but it is not expected to impede his status for Sunday's game against the Colts. |
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| Kendall Lamm (T) | Prob Sun | Concussion - 02 / 12 / 18 | 3-2 | 3-3 | + - |
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Lamm was lifted from the last game with concussion but is likely to be cleared in time for Sunday's matchup against the Colts. |
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| Kareem Jackson (CB) | Ques Sun | Groin - 28 / 11 / 18 | 3-2 | 3-3 | + - |
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Jackson is dealing with a groin injury and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Browns on Sunday. |
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| Sammie Coates Jr. (WR) | Prob Mon | Illness - 24 / 11 / 18 | 3-3 | 4-3 | + - |
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Coates Jr. is dealing with an illness but is likely to play Monday against the Titans. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Luke Stocker (TE) | day-to-day | Knee - 30 / 12 / 18 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Stocker was removed from Sunday's game due to a knee injury and it is undetermined if he will return. |
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| Jurrell Casey (DT) | Ques Sat | Knee - 18 / 12 / 18 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Casey is dealing with a knee injury and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Redskins on Saturday. |
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| Brynden Trawick (S) | Prob Sat | Illness - 18 / 12 / 18 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Trawick is ailing from an illness but the symptoms are likely to subside in time for Saturday's clash against the Redskins. |
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| Logan Ryan (CB) | I-R | Shin - 17 / 12 / 18 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Ryan is on injured reserve with a broken left fibula. |
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| Sharif Finch (LB) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 16 / 12 / 18 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Finch missed the previous game with a shoulder injury and it is unclear if he will play Sunday against the Colts. |
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| Joshua Kalu (CB) | Ques Sun | Hamstring - 13 / 12 / 18 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Kalu is hampered by a hamstring injury and it is uncertain if he will be in Sunday's lineup against the Giants. |
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| Cole Wick (TE) | I-R | Shoulder - 12 / 12 / 18 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Wick has been placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. |
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| Brian Orakpo (LB) | day-to-day | Elbow - 06 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 3-1 | + - |
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Orakpo was held out of the previous two games due to a left elbow injury and will not return for Sunday's matchup with the Colts. |
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| Jonnu Smith (TE) | I-R | Knee - 06 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 3-1 | + - |
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Smith has an MCL injury and is on the injured reserve list. |
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| Darius Jennings (WR) | Ques Thurs | Knee - 03 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 3-1 | + - |
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Jennings is nursing a knee injury and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jaguars on Thursday. |
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Texans vs. Titans Prediction
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HOUSTON TEXANS
24 -
TENNESSEE TITANS
16
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 13 Sep 6:04pm HOU -2 -110 O +44.5 -110 Closing 16 Sep 3:53pm HOU -3.5 -115 O +41 -110 -
Weather
temp 81 condition cloudy wind Northeast 12mph -
Injuries
Gregory Howell Jr. (RB)
Ques Sat Hamstring - 01 / 01 / 19Brandon Dunn (NT)
Prob Sat Ankle - 19 / 12 / 18Greg Mancz (C)
Ques Sun Knee - 19 / 12 / 18Mike Tyson (S)
Ques Sun Concussion - 19 / 12 / 18DeAndre Carter (WR)
Prob Sat Concussion - 09 / 12 / 18Trevor Daniel (P)
Ques Sun Hip - 05 / 12 / 18Justin Reid (S)
Prob Sun Shoulder - 05 / 12 / 18Kendall Lamm (T)
Prob Sun Concussion - 02 / 12 / 18Kareem Jackson (CB)
Ques Sun Groin - 28 / 11 / 18Sammie Coates Jr. (WR)
Prob Mon Illness - 24 / 11 / 18Luke Stocker (TE)
day-to-day Knee - 30 / 12 / 18Jurrell Casey (DT)
Ques Sat Knee - 18 / 12 / 18Brynden Trawick (S)
Prob Sat Illness - 18 / 12 / 18Logan Ryan (CB)
I-R Shin - 17 / 12 / 18Sharif Finch (LB)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 16 / 12 / 18Joshua Kalu (CB)
Ques Sun Hamstring - 13 / 12 / 18Cole Wick (TE)
I-R Shoulder - 12 / 12 / 18Brian Orakpo (LB)
day-to-day Elbow - 06 / 12 / 18Jonnu Smith (TE)
I-R Knee - 06 / 12 / 18Darius Jennings (WR)
Ques Thurs Knee - 03 / 12 / 18Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Gregory Howell Jr. (RB) Ques Sat Hamstring - 01 / 01 / 19 1-0 0-1 + - Howell Jr. is dealing with an injured hamstring and it is unclear if he will be available for the AFC wild-card round against the Colts.
Brandon Dunn (NT) Prob Sat Ankle - 19 / 12 / 18 1-1 2-1 + - Dunn has missed the past two games with an ankle injury but it is anticipated that he will be a participant in the AFC wild-card round against the Colts.
Greg Mancz (C) Ques Sun Knee - 19 / 12 / 18 1-1 2-1 + - Mancz is hobbled by a knee injury and it has yet to be established if it will hinder his availability against the Eagles on Sunday.
Mike Tyson (S) Ques Sun Concussion - 19 / 12 / 18 1-1 2-1 + - Tyson is going through the league-mandated concussion protocol and it is unknown if he will be cleared for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
DeAndre Carter (WR) Prob Sat Concussion - 09 / 12 / 18 2-2 2-3 + - Carter left the last game with a concussion but is expected to be cleared in time for Saturday's contest against the Jets.
Trevor Daniel (P) Ques Sun Hip - 05 / 12 / 18 2-2 2-3 + - Danile is tending to a right hip injury and it is unclear if he will play Sunday against the Colts.
Justin Reid (S) Prob Sun Shoulder - 05 / 12 / 18 2-2 2-3 + - Joseph is bothered by injuries to his shoulder and wrist but it is not expected to impede his status for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Kendall Lamm (T) Prob Sun Concussion - 02 / 12 / 18 3-2 3-3 + - Lamm was lifted from the last game with concussion but is likely to be cleared in time for Sunday's matchup against the Colts.
Kareem Jackson (CB) Ques Sun Groin - 28 / 11 / 18 3-2 3-3 + - Jackson is dealing with a groin injury and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Browns on Sunday.
Sammie Coates Jr. (WR) Prob Mon Illness - 24 / 11 / 18 3-3 4-3 + - Coates Jr. is dealing with an illness but is likely to play Monday against the Titans.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Luke Stocker (TE) day-to-day Knee - 30 / 12 / 18 0-1 1-0 + - Stocker was removed from Sunday's game due to a knee injury and it is undetermined if he will return.
Jurrell Casey (DT) Ques Sat Knee - 18 / 12 / 18 1-1 1-1 + - Casey is dealing with a knee injury and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Redskins on Saturday.
Brynden Trawick (S) Prob Sat Illness - 18 / 12 / 18 1-1 1-1 + - Trawick is ailing from an illness but the symptoms are likely to subside in time for Saturday's clash against the Redskins.
Logan Ryan (CB) I-R Shin - 17 / 12 / 18 1-1 1-1 + - Ryan is on injured reserve with a broken left fibula.
Sharif Finch (LB) Ques Sun Shoulder - 16 / 12 / 18 2-1 2-1 + - Finch missed the previous game with a shoulder injury and it is unclear if he will play Sunday against the Colts.
Joshua Kalu (CB) Ques Sun Hamstring - 13 / 12 / 18 2-1 2-1 + - Kalu is hampered by a hamstring injury and it is uncertain if he will be in Sunday's lineup against the Giants.
Cole Wick (TE) I-R Shoulder - 12 / 12 / 18 2-1 2-1 + - Wick has been placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.
Brian Orakpo (LB) day-to-day Elbow - 06 / 12 / 18 2-2 3-1 + - Orakpo was held out of the previous two games due to a left elbow injury and will not return for Sunday's matchup with the Colts.
Jonnu Smith (TE) I-R Knee - 06 / 12 / 18 2-2 3-1 + - Smith has an MCL injury and is on the injured reserve list.
Darius Jennings (WR) Ques Thurs Knee - 03 / 12 / 18 2-2 3-1 + - Jennings is nursing a knee injury and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jaguars on Thursday.