Houston Texans Get Tough in Tussle with Tennessee Titans

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Published: September 20, 2009

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... back in a major way in Nashville.

The Texans fell behind 21-7 early.  Chris Johnson was unstoppable early.  Coverage was blown.  The offense was stalling.  Things looked bad.

But then the Texans dug in and showed something.  Whether you want to call it heart or toughness or intestinal fortitude, the Texans responded after being punched in the mouth. 

No team can avoid adversity.  Responding to adversity is a hall mark of good teams.  I don't know if this team is good yet.  This Texans team could be good.  But the Texans responded today.

I do know they're inconsistent, but the good Texans showed up against the Titans.  I do know that when the Texans get tough, they can play with the most physical teams in the league.

Andre Johnson was unstoppable.  Normally a reserved superstar, Johnson shouted at borderline dirty Titans CB Courtland Finnegan after the former Sanford Bulldog jumped on...

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