Will Levis injured in Titans' 19-16 loss to Texans in OT: NFL Update

Ka'imi Fairbairn's 54-yard field goal gives the Texans a win over the Titans, despite an apparent walk-off touchdown.

The Houston Texans secured a thrilling 19-16 victory over the Tennessee Titans in overtime, thanks to a clutch 54-yard field goal from kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn. This marked Fairbairn's return from injured reserve, and his game-winning kick came after a dramatic sequence of events.

The Texans initially believed they had secured a walk-off touchdown, only for a holding penalty on John Metchie to nullify Devin Singletary's 34-yard run to the end zone. Despite this setback, the Texans managed to orchestrate a game-winning drive, with Case Keenum's 41-yard pass to Singletary serving as a pivotal moment.

The victory saw the Texans improve their record to 8-6, bouncing back from a disappointing loss to the Jets the previous week. Notably, they achieved this without key starters such as quarterback C.J. Stroud and edge rusher Will Anderson. On the other hand, the Titans, who donned Oilers throwback uniforms in a move perceived as a taunt by Houston, fell to 5-9.

The Titans had initially built a 13-0 lead, courtesy of a 1-yard rushing touchdown from Will Levis and a 44-yard interception return for a touchdown by Elijah Molden off a pass from Keenum. However, Levis suffered a significant injury on the final play of the game, casting a shadow over the Titans' defeat.

The Texans' defensive prowess was on full display, as they recorded seven sacks on Levis, with Jonathan Greenard accounting for 2.5 of them. This stifling defense limited the Titans to just 204 total yards, with Levis completing 17 of 26 passes for 199 yards and an interception, and star running back Derrick Henry managing just 9 yards on 16 carries.

Offensively, Singletary was the standout performer for the Texans, amassing 121 rushing yards and 49 receiving yards. Keenum, who filled in admirably for the injured Stroud, completed 23 of 36 passes for 229 yards, including a touchdown and an interception.

Tight end Dalton Schultz also made crucial contributions, catching four passes for 58 yards and setting up the tying touchdown with a 15-yard reception. This led to Noah Brown's 3-yard touchdown catch, which leveled the scores with just over three minutes remaining in regulation.

Overall, the Texans' hard-fought victory showcased their resilience and determination, serving as a testament to their ability to overcome adversity and secure a crucial win in the race for the playoffs.