Behind Enemy Lines: Finishing up the Texans’ season with Titans Wire

The Houston Texans finish off their regular season with a Week 17 tilt with the Tennessee Titans. Titans Wire helps go behind enemy lines.

The Houston Texans and the Tennessee Titans finish off the regular season with a Week 17 tilt at NRG Stadium. For the Titans, a win means they are definitely in the playoffs. For the Texans, a conclusion to the contest with zero injuries is a win in and of itself.

To help preview the rematch, Crissy Froyd, managing editor of the Titans Wire, returns to give a preview. Crissy also manages the new LSU Tigers Wire, and helps preview a little bit of the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl between LSU and Oklahoma Saturday.

 

Texans Wire: What does it say about the culture Mike Vrabel has established that the Titans have clawed back to this point?

Crissy Froyd: This team has a lot of fight and is just a few small tweaks away from being a serious contender. Injuries have a lot to do with that as well. But we’re seeing a Titans team that can compete and play from behind — something that hasn’t always been the case.

 

TW: If the shoe were on the other foot, would the Titans players or the fans care about sweeping the Texans though everything is locked up?

CF: I wouldn’t say that. Resting important players ahead of the postseason would be the logical thing to do in that case, and I think if the Texans play their starters for a significant amount of time on Sunday, they’ve made the wrong decision.

 

TW: If the Titans do go to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs, how do you like their chances?

CF: The Titans took care of the Chiefs earlier this year, and they’re plenty capable of doing it again. The Chiefs are a strong team, but the Titans have proven they can shut them down.

 

TW: How big of a surprise has A.J. Brown been?

CF: I think we all knew he was capable of this, but how quickly he’s gotten to this level is what’s truly amazing. He’s fully cemented the WR1 spot, and rightfully so.

 

TW: Will Arthur Smith get any consideration for coaching gigs this offseason?

CF: Absolutely. He’s brought this Titans offense to a new level. I wouldn’t be surprised if there are some head coaching gigs on the table.

 

TW: How do you think LSU will do against the Sooners?

CF: They’re heavy favorites for a reason. The Sooners are simply outmatched in terms of talent, and are dealing with suspensions and injuries on top of that. The Tigers win by at least 10.

 

tw: what’s your prediction for sunday? any bold predictions?

CF: The Titans will beat the Texans, 27-20. Bold prediction? Perhaps (and hopefully for the team’s sake) Watson will be on the bench by halftime.