Anticipated Outcomes, Selections, and Betting Odds for the NFL Week 17 Matchup Between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans.
The Houston Texans (8-7) are in contention for a playoff spot and the AFC South title as they prepare to host the Tennessee Titans (5-10) in Week 17. Both teams are grappling with quarterback injuries, adding an element of uncertainty to the upcoming matchup.
The Texans, having lost three of their last five games, are coming off a 36-22 defeat against the Cleveland Browns. In that game, Nico Collins returned from a calf injury, contributing with four catches for 18 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback duties were split between Case Keenum and Davis Mills, with Mills stepping in after Keenum threw two interceptions. Despite Mills’ two fourth-quarter touchdowns, the comeback fell short. The absence of rookie sensation CJ Stroud, sidelined with a concussion, may potentially end for this game.
The Titans, already out of playoff contention, are playing for their draft position. In their recent 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Ryan Tannehill started in place of the injured rookie Will Levis. Derrick Henry scored a rushing touchdown and threw another to Chigoziem Okonkwo.
Just two weeks ago, the Texans and Titans faced each other at Nissan Stadium, with Houston securing a 19-16 road win thanks to 121 rushing yards from Devin Singletary and a last-second 54-yard field goal from Ka’imi Fairbairn.
The odds for the upcoming Texans vs. Titans game favor Houston, according to BetMGM NFL odds, with a spread of Texans (-3.5), a moneyline of Texans (-190) and Titans (+155), and an over/under of 42.5.
Experts from USA TODAY predict a close game, with varied opinions on the outcome. The availability of Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, who missed the last two games due to a concussion, is a key factor in their predictions. If Stroud returns, the consensus leans towards a Texans victory, but if not, doubts arise about their playoff hopes.
The final score predictions from USA TODAY experts range from Texans 25, Titans 20 to Texans 24, Titans 16, with emphasis on Stroud’s potential impact on the game. You can find the complete list of NFL expert predictions on the USA TODAY website.
