Titans turn away calls on Tony Pollard and plan to keep him past the trade deadline
Tennessee values the veteran running back's leadership and his effect on Cam Ward more than a deadline return, even at 0-4 with Pollard in the last year of his deal.
Final · Kickoff
2021 Regular season · Week 18 · NRG Stadium
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The Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans 28–25 on the road at NRG Stadium in Week 18 of the 2021 regular season on January 9, 2022. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Titans to 12–5 and dropped the Texans to 4–13. It was the Titans’ third straight win. The Titans finished 2021 at 12–5 and lost in the Divisional round. The Texans finished 2021 at 4–13 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Houston Texans won 22–13 on November 21, 2021. When they met again, the Tennessee Titans won 17–10 on October 30, 2022. The teams split their two 2021 meetings.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Titans lead the series 22–18 after meeting No. 40 since 2002 Full series history
Tennessee values the veteran running back's leadership and his effect on Cam Ward more than a deadline return, even at 0-4 with Pollard in the last year of his deal.
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