Texans vs. Titans third quarter recap: Tennessee claws back, 19-6

The Houston Texans had their lead chipped into in the third quarter as the Tennessee Titans scored. Houston leads 19-6.

Texans vs. Titans first quarter recap

Texans vs. Titans second quarter recap

Texans 5th drive (13 plays, 40 yards, 7:24) — The Texans put together a productive drive that churned yards, melted clock, picked up a fourth-and-inches. P Cam Johnston punted 30 yards from the Titans’ 35-yard line on a fourth-and-9. WR Chester Rogers muffed the punt, and S Tremon Smith recovered the loose ball at the Titans’ 5-yard line.

Texans 6th drive (3 plays, 5 yards, 0:36) — The Texans capitalize as QB Tyrod Taylor rushes for a 5-yard touchdown on a third-and-goal. The extra point is good. Texans, 19-0

Titans 6th drive (13 plays, 78 yards, 4:36) — Sooner or later, you knew the Titans offense wouldn’t be shutout. Tennessee scored a touchdown with QB Ryan Tannehill throwing an 18-yard pass to WR Dez Fitzpatrick. K Randy Bullock missed the extra point. Texans, 19-6

Texans 7th drive (3 plays, -2 yards, 1:04) — Houston had a sloppy time with footing and executing, as they went three-and-out.

Titans 7th drive () — The Titans got the ball back, but the rain is mucking things up. The drive continues into the fourth quarter.