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NFL : ATS Matchup
Sunday 12/29/2013Line$ LineOU LineScore
HOUSTON
 
TENNESSEE
+6.5  

-6.5  
+220

-260

44.5
 
10
Final
16

HOUSTON (2 - 13) at TENNESSEE (6 - 9)
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Week 17 Sunday, 12/29/2013 1:00 PM
Board OpenLatest
305HOUSTON44.543.5
306TENNESSEE-6-7
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
HOUSTON - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfYardsYPPTOScoreHalfYardsYPPTO
All Games2-13-233-129-617.710.0351.2(5.3)1.827.513.6318.0(5.4)0.7
Road Games1-6-5.62-53-415.17.6314.3(4.9)1.726.917.7297.7(5.1)1.0
Last 3 Games0-3-3.60-31-212.05.3295.0(4.4)2.029.717.7374.3(5.8)0.3
Grass Games2-10-202-108-419.210.1377.5(5.6)1.927.512.7322.6(5.6)0.5
Division Games1-4-7.60-53-216.68.2359.6(5.4)1.423.212.0301.4(5)0.2
HOUSTON - Current Season Statistics
 RushingPassingTotal
 PPGHalfFDTOPATT-YDSYPRCMP-ATTPCTYDSPYAATT-YDSYPPYPPT
Offense (All Games)17.710.019.231:4626-112(4.3)23-4058.3%239(6)66-351(5.3)(19.8)
Opponents Defensive Avg.22.311.32030:2227-114(4.1)21-3561.0%235(6.7)62-348(5.6)(15.6)
Offense Road Games15.17.618.131:2424-98(4)24-4060.4%217(5.4)64-314(4.9)(20.8)
Defense (All Games)27.513.617.729:1928-120(4.3)18-3159.1%198(6.4)59-318(5.4)(11.6)
Opponents Offensive Avg.23.911.719.930:0328-113(4.1)21-3561.2%230(6.7)62-342(5.5)(14.3)
Defense Road Games26.917.717.628:3630-122(4)16-2857.2%175(6.3)58-298(5.1)(11.1)
HOUSTON - Turnovers, Penalties and Special Teams Statistics
 Turnovers LostThird DownsFourth DownsKickoff ReturnsPunt ReturnsPenalties
 INTFLTODIFF#-MADEPCT#-MADEPCTKR-YDSYPKRPR-YDSYPPRPEN-YDS
Stats For (All Games)1.30.51.8-1.115-535.7%1-035.3%3-78(24.5)3-24(8.6)7-72
Opponents Avg. Stats Against10.71.72.213-537.8%1-046.5%3-60(23.4)18-2(8.3)6-56
Stats For (Road Games)1.30.41.7-0.714-537.6%1-140.0%4-86(24)2-16(6.8)10-89
Stats Against (All Games)0.40.30.7 14-535.0%1-037.5%2-63(25.7)3-34(12.2)6-49
Opponents Avg. Stats For10.61.6 14-537.4%1-047.4%2-59(24)22-2(9.3)6-53
Stats Against (Road Games)0.60.41.0 14-540.0%1-025.0%2-55(27.4)3-46(16.2)6-44

TENNESSEE - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfYardsYPPTOScoreHalfYardsYPPTO
All Games6-9-7.16-59-523.19.5338.6(5.4)1.624.710.1341.3(5.5)1.4
Home Games2-5-81-36-125.79.7377.6(6)1.926.110.7321.3(5.3)1.3
Last 3 Games1-2-10-12-127.312.3353.3(5.5)2.034.714.3400.0(5.7)0.3
Grass Games5-7-6.14-48-324.29.8345.5(5.5)1.325.710.5340.7(5.5)1.3
Division Games1-4-81-23-222.49.4328.6(5)2.025.410.2317.0(5.1)1.2
TENNESSEE - Current Season Statistics
 RushingPassingTotal
 PPGHalfFDTOPATT-YDSYPRCMP-ATTPCTYDSPYAATT-YDSYPPYPPT
Offense (All Games)23.19.519.630:0928-116(4.1)21-3461.5%222(6.6)62-339(5.4)(14.7)
Opponents Defensive Avg.22.912.119.730:0927-112(4.1)21-3561.0%233(6.7)62-345(5.6)(15)
Offense Home Games25.79.720.729:3624-99(4.2)25-4062.4%278(7)63-378(6)(14.7)
Defense (All Games)24.710.120.730:2828-115(4.1)21-3463.0%226(6.6)62-341(5.5)(13.8)
Opponents Offensive Avg.23.211.719.530:1027-113(4.1)21-3461.1%227(6.6)62-340(5.5)(14.7)
Defense Home Games26.110.719.331:0531-115(3.7)19-3064.3%207(7)60-321(5.3)(12.3)
TENNESSEE - Turnovers, Penalties and Special Teams Statistics
 Turnovers LostThird DownsFourth DownsKickoff ReturnsPunt ReturnsPenalties
 INTFLTODIFF#-MADEPCT#-MADEPCTKR-YDSYPKRPR-YDSYPPRPEN-YDS
Stats For (All Games)1.00.61.6-0.214-642.3%1-164.7%3-70(24.9)2-15(7.5)6-55
Opponents Avg. Stats Against0.90.61.6213-537.9%1-046.8%3-63(23.6)20-2(9)6-54
Stats For (Home Games)0.91.01.9-0.615-746.6%1-060.0%3-74(21.6)2-14(6.5)6-54
Stats Against (All Games)0.70.71.4 13-434.0%1-063.6%3-68(24.2)2-14(6)6-48
Opponents Avg. Stats For10.61.6 13-537.1%1-044.6%3-61(23.8)21-2(9)6-54
Stats Against (Home Games)0.70.61.3 12-435.6%0-00.0%2-56(23.1)2-11(5.3)7-50
Average power rating of opponents played: HOUSTON 21.4,  TENNESSEE 20.1
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
HOUSTON - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/URushingPassingTORushingPassingTO
11/3/2013INDIANAPOLIS24-27L1L41.5O33-14320-34-340014-6918-40-2450
11/10/2013@ ARIZONA24-27L4W42O21-7622-43-159129-9720-32-2353
11/17/2013OAKLAND23-28L-10.5L40.5O21-9025-49-304231-16518-32-1760
11/24/2013JACKSONVILLE6-13L-10.5L43U21-7718-34-141128-11823-33-2150
12/1/2013NEW ENGLAND31-34L7W49O28-12115-30-264127-8829-41-3651
12/5/2013@ JACKSONVILLE20-27L-3.5L43O19-8333-58-323228-14913-28-1320
12/15/2013@ INDIANAPOLIS3-25L6L47U25-10718-34-132236-15219-32-1791
12/22/2013DENVER13-37L9.5L53U26-8718-37-153218-11432-51-3970
12/29/2013@ TENNESSEE            

TENNESSEE - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/URushingPassingTORushingPassingTO
11/3/2013@ ST LOUIS28-21W-3W41O35-19813-22-165232-16020-35-2032
11/10/2013JACKSONVILLE27-29L-11.5L42O27-8326-42-279430-5414-23-1602
11/14/2013INDIANAPOLIS27-30L3T42O24-12222-28-218132-13723-36-2290
11/24/2013@ OAKLAND23-19W-2.5W42P29-11430-42-312023-9319-32-2602
12/1/2013@ INDIANAPOLIS14-22L3.5L46.5U36-16221-37-185425-10417-32-1601
12/8/2013@ DENVER28-51L12.5L50.5O22-9613-24-158232-15439-59-3970
12/15/2013ARIZONA34-37L3T42.5O19-6636-58-394336-14520-30-2150
12/22/2013@ JACKSONVILLE20-16W-4T44U44-18217-26-164121-6324-34-2261
12/29/2013HOUSTON            
KEY GAME INFORMATION
HOUSTON: The cornerstone of Houston's offense remains its zone-blocking running scheme, though the club did slip from first to ninth in the NFL in terms of run/pass ratio. The offensive line has steadily developed into one of the NFL's best, a mobile group that specializes in (for now, still legal) cut blocking. It's a one-cut system for their backs, where Arian Foster thrives. The Texans seem to have lost some faith in Ben Tate, as Foster played a league-leading 847 snaps last season. The Texans use a conservative West Coast passing game that works off play-action but doesn't do a lot downfield. Andre Johnson is the centerpiece, a guy who gets moved around and is almost always Matt Schaub's first look. Tight end Owen Daniels still serves as the default No. 2 target, often working off Johnson on the same side of the field. Rookie DeAndre Hopkins will be more of a field stretcher on the opposite side. Foster was utilized less in the passing game last year, though Houston could look to rekindle the screen game considering Schaub's inability to get the ball deep. Houston is one of the NFL's most run-heavy red zone teams. Foster led the league in touchdowns of less than 10 yards last year (14) and had 71.9 percent of Houston's touches inside the 10. Just the presence of Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt (NFL-best 20.5 sacks, 39 TFL) is enough to make the Texans a strong defense, and the addition of playmaking FS Ed Reed (9 career TD) and the healthy return of ILB Brian Cushing makes them truly elite. CBs Johnathan Joseph and Kareem Jackson are stellar shutdown corners. Versatile Danieal Manning should have little trouble shifting from free safety to strong safety, and the team expects big things from OLB Whitney Mercilus in his second season.
TENNESSEE: This team is built for power blocking up front (they spent big on guards, getting free agent Andy Levitre and drafting Chance Warmack) and lots of bodies to clear the way for Chris Johnson. They use a lot of big sets, with two tight ends or a fullback. They have mixed in quite a few zone stretch plays to better fit Johnson's skill set. They figure to give around 40 percent of early down reps to Shonn Greene, a more traditional power back. They also use zone read looks to take advantage of Jake Locker's athleticism. New offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains was the QB coach before his promotion, and he's as responsible for Locker's progression in the passing game as anyone. They still rely on a lot of screens and quick-hitters, especially with Kendall Wright and Johnson. They'll likely incorporate more deep shots this season, especially if Kenny Britt is healthy. Britt and the other outside receiver in three-wide sets, likely rookie Justin Hunter, work outside and primarily downfield. Their tight ends are greatly underutilized. Delanie Walker is athletic, but his inconsistent hands will likely keep him from grabbing a big receiving role. When the Titans reached the red zone, they leaned heavily on Johnson, but often asked Jamie Harper to finish drives. That role will likely go to Greene this year. Although the Titans allowed the most points in the NFL and recovered just five fumbles, they also scored nine non-offensive touchdowns (5 defense, 4 return) and finished second in the league with 19 picks. DE Kamerion Wimbley and OLB Akeem Ayers will continue to rush frequently off the edge, and the signing of Colts LB Moise Fokou will push underperforming MLB Colin McCarthy in training camp. The free-agent additions of safeties Bernard Pollard and George Wilson will help instill fear into opposing wideouts.
PREVIEW
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*Texans-Titans Preview* =======================

By NOEY KUPCHAN STATS Writer

It's been a forgettable season for the Houston Texans, who haven't tasted victory since beating the Tennessee Titans all the way back in Week 2.

They'd really like to go out with another win against them.

The Texans again try to snap the longest losing streak in franchise history Sunday when they visit a Titans team that could be playing its last game under coach Mike Munchak.

After entering the year with Super Bowl aspirations, Houston (2-13) instead heads into the last week of the regular season with the worst record in the NFL. The Texans, who lost All-Pro running back Arian Foster to a season-ending back injury Nov. 3 and fired coach Gary Kubiak earlier this month, have dropped 13 straight since beating Tennessee 30-24 in overtime on Sept. 15.

"Nobody wants to be in this position, but we made our bed so we have to lay in it," star wideout Andre Johnson said. "Hopefully we can get a win Sunday so we don't have to deal with this losing streak the whole offseason."

After winning a franchise-best 12 games and its second consecutive AFC South title last season, Houston now is on the verge of matching its franchise-worst 2-14 record from 2005.

"I just want to win. I don't have any feelings. I just want to win," said J.J. Watt, who has 9 1/2 sacks after having a league-high 20 1/2 last year. "I can definitely say all year long, nobody's ever given up. Nobody's ever laid down and said, 'We're just going to ride it out.' Guys come to work and guys put in the effort to try and win."

"We definitely would like to get this win headed into the offseason, at least end it on a positive note."

The Texans have scored a league-low 15.8 points per game since beating the Titans. Matt Schaub's three-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins in OT gave Houston its third straight victory over Tennessee and seventh in 10 meetings.

Tennessee (6-9) had dropped three straight and eight of 10 before winning 20-16 at Jacksonville last Sunday. It could be too little, too late, though, for Munchak, whose future with the team is very up in the air.

Munchak has gone 21-26 during three seasons at the helm, including a 2-20 record against winning teams. Tennessee, which hasn't made the playoffs since 2008, has dropped five straight at home for the first time since 1996 as the Houston Oilers.

"To win a game at home, it's big to finish a season that way so that's all I'm focused on," Munchak said. "That's all I can control in the next week and that's what we'll concentrate on."

The Texans are coming off last Sunday's 37-13 rout at the hands of Denver. Schaub, filling in for the injured Case Keenum (thumb), threw for 176 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in his first start since Week 6.

Johnson had four catches to reach 103 for the season - second in the league. He's gone over 100 five times in his career, tying Wes Welker's NFL record.

"It's all fine and dandy," Johnson said, "but I only play the game for one reason, and that's to win. It's a great thing to happen, but under these circumstances it really doesn't matter."

While it's unclear who the Texans will turn to at quarterback, interim coach Wade Phillips named Jonathan Grimes his starting running back with Ben Tate (broken ribs) and Deji Karim (broken collarbone) both out. Dennis Johnson (bruised hip) is uncertain to be available.

"It's just another opportunity," Grimes said of his first career start. "I'm not trying to buy into too much. I'm just trying to do my best."

Grimes would appear to have a favorable matchup against a Titans run defense which has been gashed for 609 yards and 11 TDs during the five-game skid at home.

Shonn Greene and Chris Johnson, meanwhile, combined for 181 rushing yards last week as the Titans recorded a season-high 44 carries. They are 6-2 when running the ball at least 29 times compared to 0-7 when they don't.

Johnson needs 50 rushing yards to become the sixth player in NFL history to record 1,000 in each of his first six seasons. He ran for 96 against the Texans earlier this year.

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