Texans upset Titans on Christmas Eve vaulting Jaguars into first place atop AFC South

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The and had to wait an hour before beginning their Week 16 showdown due to weather-related power outages. The kickoff time wasn't the only thing wonky about Saturday's AFC South rematch, either. Despite a hot start from Tenne see, Carlos Beltran Jersey with scoring on a long touchdown run, Houston ended up victorious in Nashville, claiming a 19-14 upset to snap a nine-game losing streak and hand the Titans their fifth straight lo s. Not only that, but the Preston Tucker Jersey Texans' surprise win officially puts the (7-8) atop the AFC South, ensuring that Week 18's Jags-Titans rematch will decide the division.Jacksonville already ensured itself a promising holiday weekend on Thursday night, when and Co. routed the in prime time to Francisco Liriano Jersey pull within one game of .500. Now, thanks to the Texans' heroics, they have a clear path to the postseason. Houston (2-12-1) did not have gaudy offensive production against Tenne see, totaling just 285 yards as both and took snaps under center. But Lovie Smith's defense bottled up Titans quarterback , who started in place of the injured , logging two interceptions to secure the one-score win. Injuries along Tenne see's offensive line didn't help Mike Vrabel's squad, which notably parted ways with general manager Jon Robinson earlier this season. The Texans also trailed Jose Cruz Jersey going into the fourth quarter of Saturday's matchup, scoring nine points in the final 15 minutes to down their division rivals. Even with the win, and close defeats to the and , Houston is on track to claim the No. 1 overall pick in Dallas Keuchel Jersey the 2023 NFL Draft. The Texans close the year against the Jaguars and .