Carter Bahns· Oct 5, 2026
Bahns expects Houston to finally win its first game of the season the following week against the winless Titans, though he thinks the 0-4 start may already have doomed them. He also suggests Lamar Jackson's ankle injury is minor enough that he could return in Week 5.
“Houston should finally grab its first win of the campaign next week when it meets the Tennessee Titans in a matchup of two winless AFC South teams.”
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Houston Texans to beat Tennessee Titans
“Houston should finally grab its first win of the campaign next week when it meets the Tennessee Titans in a matchup of two winless AFC South teams.”
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“Jackson is considered day-to-day in the early aftermath of his injury, which is a promising update that could make him available in Week 5.”
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