Three Games Texans Should Eye in Week 9

The Houston Texans can sit on the couch for the rest of Week 9's action.

Jeremy Brener | Nov 3, 2024

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (95) chases Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during their football game Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. / Wm. Glasheen / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The Houston Texans are at home on the couch after losing to the New York Jets 21-13 on Thursday Night Football.

With the Texans resting for the rest of the week, they can look at some of their rivals and see what they are up to for Week 9.

Here's a look at three games Texans fans should keep an eye on for Week 9's action:

New England Patriots vs. Tennessee Titans

The Titans could be in line for the No. 1 overall pick, but a loss against the Pats could get the team closer to that spot in the draft.

The Titans are one of just two teams with one win so far this season, and a loss would give them the tiebreaker over the Patriots.

A Titans loss could also ensure that the team looks for a quarterback with their high pick in April's draft.

Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers

The Lions are the next opponent for the Texans, and the coaching staff will certainly be dissecting this game inside and out.

The Lions are also competing for first place in the NFC North against the Packers, who beat the Texans 24-22 back in Week 7.

Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings

The Colts will have Joe Flacco starting at quarterback after last year's No. 4 overall pick Anthony Richardson was benched.

Flacco and the Colts will face off against the Vikings, who have lost two straight after starting 5-0.

The game will take place at 7:20 p.m. CT on Sunday Night Football on NBC and Peacock.

Stick with TexansGameday for more coverage of the Houston Texans throughout the season.

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Published Nov 3, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.