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
2009 Regular season · Week 11 · Reliant Stadium · Monday Night
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The Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans 20–17 on the road at Reliant Stadium in Week 11 of the 2009 regular season on November 23, 2009. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Titans to 4–6 and dropped the Texans to 5–5. It was the Titans’ fourth straight win. The Titans finished 2009 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Texans finished 2009 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Houston Texans won 34–31 on September 20, 2009. When they met again, the Houston Texans won 20–0 on November 28, 2010. The teams split their two 2009 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 12–4 after meeting No. 16 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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