The Texans looked more like the Texans in the second half of Sunday’s game.
Houston outscored the Titans 14-0 in the second half and outgained the home team 137 to 96 yards, and Will Anderson Jr. had three sacks. Anderson also made four tackles.
The Texans won easily 26-3 for their first win. They are 1-4. The Titans remained winless at 0-5.
Ka’imi Fairbairn kicked field goals of 45, 35, 26 and 53 yards in the first half before C.J. Stroud scored on a 2-yard run and Jaylin Noel caught a 9-yard touchdown pass from Stroud.
Stroud finished 26-of-34 for 261 yards and a touchdown. Xavier Hutchinson made four catches for 65 yards.
Titans quarterback Cam Ward was 23-of-36 for 170 yards and an interception, and Tyjae Spears lost a fumble. Wan’Dale Robinson caught six passes for 53 yards.
Ward took four sacks and was hit seven times.