The Houston Texans will square off against the Tennessee Titans in an AFC South showdown in Week 15. Whoever ends up victorious will take sole possession of the lead in the division on Sunday.
The Texans come into this game following an embarrassing blowout loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 14. Houston lost the game by the score of 38-24 after being able to defeat the Patriots in the week prior.
Despite the loss, the Texans still sit atop the AFC South with an 8-5 record ahead of Sunday's game. On the other hand, the Titans have won their past four games coming into this divisional clash.
With that being said, here are three bold predictions for the Texans in their Week 15 bout with the Titans.
3. Deshaun Watson will throw for over 300 yards
Deshaun Watson had one of his worst games of the season in last week's devastating loss to the Broncos. The third-year quarterback completed only 28 of his 50 attempts for 292 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.
Following that performance, Watson will be motivated to put that game behind him by picking apart Tennessee's secondary. The Texans' franchise quarterback will eclipse 300 passing yards against the Titans on Sunday.
Watson hasn't had 300 passing yards since Week 7 and the last time he had 300 passing yards versus the Titans was in Week 2 of the 2018 season.
2. The Texans will combine for 150 rushing yards
For the Texans to get going offensively, they're going to need to be able to run the ball. Over the past couple of weeks, Houston has been utilizing a backfield duo of Carlos Hyde and Duke Johnson.
In addition, Houston has rushed for over 100 yards in 10 out of their 13 games. On the other hand, the Titans have only allowed two teams to rush for over 150 yards this season.
Given that, the Texans will become the third team to surpass 150 rushing yards on Sunday against the Titans.
1. Houston will contain Derrick Henry to under 100 rushing yards
While Ryan Tannehill has been hot for the Titans, Derrick Henry has just played just as good at the running back position. Henry has terrorized opposing defenses by rushing for over 100 yards in four consecutive games.
The Texans boast the 18th-ranked run defense that has given up 109.5 rushing yards per game. Houston has also allowed 145 or more rushing yards in three out of their past four games.
With that being said, the Texans will contain Tennessee's dominant running back to under 100 rushing yards. It's also important to note that Henry is nursing a lingering hamstring injury.
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