Final · Kickoff
2003 Regular season · Week 16 · Reliant Stadium
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The Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans 27–24 on the road at Reliant Stadium in Week 16 of the 2003 regular season on December 21, 2003. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Titans to 11–4 and dropped the Texans to 5–10. It was the Texans’ third straight loss. The Titans finished 2003 at 12–4 and lost in the Divisional round. The Texans finished 2003 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Tennessee Titans won 38–17 on October 12, 2003. When they met again, the Houston Texans won 20–10 on October 17, 2004. The Titans swept the 2003 season series.
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 4–0 after meeting No. 4 since 2002 Full series history
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Dell, Braden Smith and Kayden McDonald returned to practice Wednesday. Houston still must make separate decisions on their activation.
David Montgomery scored three touchdowns in Houston’s opening loss. Week 2 brought a 20–6 defeat and a failed fourth-and-inches chance.
