Week 2: Texans 30, Titans 24
September 20, 2013 3:44 PM
Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and center Chris Myers celebrate Hopkins' 3-yard touchdown reception during overtime to beat the Titans.
Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and center Chris Myers celebrate Hopkins' 3-yard touchdown reception during overtime to beat the Titans.
Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a game-winning 3-yard touchdown pass as Titans cornerback Jason McCourty defends during overtime.
Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a game-winning 3-yard touchdown pass as Titans cornerback Jason McCourty defends during overtime.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins leaps over Titans cornerback Jason McCourty or a 3-yard touchdown reception during overtime.
Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins leaps over Titans cornerback Jason McCourty or a 3-yard touchdown reception during overtime.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is lifted up after his game-winning touchdown by Chris Myers,
Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is lifted up after his game-winning touchdown by Chris Myers,
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) celebrates with running back Ben Tate (44) after a replay review upheld a game-winning touchdown catch by wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) celebrates with running back Ben Tate (44) after a replay review upheld a game-winning touchdown catch by wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and general manager Rick Smith celebrate Hopkins' touchdown reception during overtime to beat the Titans.
Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and general manager Rick Smith celebrate Hopkins' touchdown reception during overtime to beat the Titans.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Texans running back Arian Foster stretches the ball across the goal line for a two-point conversion to tie the game during the fourth quarter.
Texans running back Arian Foster stretches the ball across the goal line for a two-point conversion to tie the game during the fourth quarter.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is stopped at the goal one by Titans cornerback Jason McCourty during overtime.
Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is stopped at the goal one by Titans cornerback Jason McCourty during overtime.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson leaps to make a catch over Titans cornerback Jason McCourty.
Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson leaps to make a catch over Titans cornerback Jason McCourty.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson s hit by Titans strong safety Bernard Pollard (31) and cornerback Jason McCourty (30) as he makes a catch near the goal line during the fourth quarter.
Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson s hit by Titans strong safety Bernard Pollard (31) and cornerback Jason McCourty (30) as he makes a catch near the goal line during the fourth quarter.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson lies on the turf after being hit by Titans strong safety Bernard Pollard.
Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson lies on the turf after being hit by Titans strong safety Bernard Pollard.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson lies on the ground injured after a play near the end zone.
Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson lies on the ground injured after a play near the end zone.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Texans kicker Randy Bullock (4) and punter Shane Lechler (9) react as Bullock's field goal attempt failed at the end of the fourth quarter.
Texans kicker Randy Bullock (4) and punter Shane Lechler (9) react as Bullock's field goal attempt failed at the end of the fourth quarter.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Texans kicker Randy Bullock adjusts himself as he tries to recover from being iced after a blocked field goal attempt.
Texans kicker Randy Bullock adjusts himself as he tries to recover from being iced after a blocked field goal attempt.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Texans tight end Garrett Graham s hit by Titans cornerback Jason McCourty as he crosses the goal line for a 1-yard touchdown reception.
Texans tight end Garrett Graham s hit by Titans cornerback Jason McCourty as he crosses the goal line for a 1-yard touchdown reception.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright beats Texans cornerback Brice McCain on a 6-yard touchdown reception during the first half.
Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright beats Texans cornerback Brice McCain on a 6-yard touchdown reception during the first half.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright is hit by Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) as he makes a catch during the second half. Jackson was penalized for unnecessary roughness on play.
Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright is hit by Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) as he makes a catch during the second half. Jackson was penalized for unnecessary roughness on play.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Titans running back Jackie Battle runs over Texans free safety Danieal Manning (38) during the first half.
Titans running back Jackie Battle runs over Texans free safety Danieal Manning (38) during the first half.
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Titans running back Chris Johnson is upended by Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson during the first quarter.
Titans running back Chris Johnson is upended by Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson during the first quarter.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Titans linebacker Akeem Ayers knocks down a pass by Texans quarterback Matt Schaub.
Titans linebacker Akeem Ayers knocks down a pass by Texans quarterback Matt Schaub.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Titans quarterback Jake Locker chases a fumble with Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and linebacker Brooks Reed after having a snap sail over his head.
Titans quarterback Jake Locker chases a fumble with Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and linebacker Brooks Reed after having a snap sail over his head.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Texans running back Ben Tate is tripped up by Titans outside linebacker Zach Brown.
Texans running back Ben Tate is tripped up by Titans outside linebacker Zach Brown.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Titans cornerback Jason McCourty breaks up a pass intended for Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson.
Titans cornerback Jason McCourty breaks up a pass intended for Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Titans running back Jackie Battle is upended by Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing and defensive end Jared Crick.
Titans running back Jackie Battle is upended by Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing and defensive end Jared Crick.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Texans running back Arian Foster is caught from behind by Titans outside linebacker Zach Brown during overtime.
Texans running back Arian Foster is caught from behind by Titans outside linebacker Zach Brown during overtime.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins pulls down a reception as Titans cornerback Alterraun Verner defends.
Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins pulls down a reception as Titans cornerback Alterraun Verner defends.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins makes a catch against Titans strong safety Bernard Pollard .
Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins makes a catch against Titans strong safety Bernard Pollard .
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Titans free safety Michael Griffin (33) blocks a field goal attempt by Texans kicker Randy Bullock (4) at the end of regulation. The play was overturned due to a penalty against the Titans.
Titans free safety Michael Griffin (33) blocks a field goal attempt by Texans kicker Randy Bullock (4) at the end of regulation. The play was overturned due to a penalty against the Titans.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Titans defensive ends Kamerion Wimbley (95) and Derrick Morgan (91) celebrate after sacking Texans quarterback Matt Schaub during the second half.
Titans defensive ends Kamerion Wimbley (95) and Derrick Morgan (91) celebrate after sacking Texans quarterback Matt Schaub during the second half.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Titans cornerback Alterraun Verner intercepts a pass intended for Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and returns it 23-yards for a touchdown.
Titans cornerback Alterraun Verner intercepts a pass intended for Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and returns it 23-yards for a touchdown.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Titans cornerback Alterraun Verner celebrates with defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (99) after intercepting a pass and returning it for a touchdown.
Titans cornerback Alterraun Verner celebrates with defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (99) after intercepting a pass and returning it for a touchdown.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Nervous Texans fans watch their team during overtime.
Nervous Texans fans watch their team during overtime.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson is tackled by Titans linebacker Zach Brown (55) and cornerback Jason McCourty (30).
Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson is tackled by Titans linebacker Zach Brown (55) and cornerback Jason McCourty (30).
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt screams as the crowd starts chanting "safety" as the play was being reviewed.
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt screams as the crowd starts chanting "safety" as the play was being reviewed.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Titans quarterback Jake Locker is sacked by Texans defensive end J.J. Watt .
Titans quarterback Jake Locker is sacked by Texans defensive end J.J. Watt .
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Texans tight end Garrett Graham (88), tight end Owen Daniels (81) and guard Brandon Brooks (79) celebrate Daniels' 12-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter.
Texans tight end Garrett Graham (88), tight end Owen Daniels (81) and guard Brandon Brooks (79) celebrate Daniels' 12-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
A Houston Texans fan reacts during the third quarter.
A Houston Texans fan reacts during the third quarter.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Vanilla Ice performs at halftime of the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans game at Reliant Stadium.
Vanilla Ice performs at halftime of the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans game at Reliant Stadium.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Texans fan Julia Vandiver reacts to a Titans touchdown during the fourth quarter.
Texans fan Julia Vandiver reacts to a Titans touchdown during the fourth quarter.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Titans quarterback Jake Locker is sacked by Texans linebacker Brian Cushing (56) and defensive end Antonio Smith (94).
Titans quarterback Jake Locker is sacked by Texans linebacker Brian Cushing (56) and defensive end Antonio Smith (94).
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Texans cheerleaders perform during the second half.
Texans cheerleaders perform during the second half.
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Titans quarterback Jake Locker scrambles away from Texans outside linebacker Brooks Reed.
Titans quarterback Jake Locker scrambles away from Texans outside linebacker Brooks Reed.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Titans quarterback Jake Locker gets off a pass as Texans defensive end J.J. Watt applies pressure.
Titans quarterback Jake Locker gets off a pass as Texans defensive end J.J. Watt applies pressure.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
A Texans watches during the fourth quarter.
A Texans watches during the fourth quarter.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Texans defensive end Antonio Smith celebrates a defensive stop on a Titans fourth down try during the first half.
Texans defensive end Antonio Smith celebrates a defensive stop on a Titans fourth down try during the first half.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson receives attention after being shaken up during the first quarter.
Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson receives attention after being shaken up during the first quarter.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt brings down Titans quarterback Jake Locker.
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt brings down Titans quarterback Jake Locker.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Texans running back Ben Tate gets past Titans strong safety Bernard Pollard during the first quarter.
Texans running back Ben Tate gets past Titans strong safety Bernard Pollard during the first quarter.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Texans tight end Garrett Graham celebrates after scoring on a 1-yard touchdown pass during the first quarter.
Texans tight end Garrett Graham celebrates after scoring on a 1-yard touchdown pass during the first quarter.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt lets out a yell before facing the Titans.
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt lets out a yell before facing the Titans.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
A giant American flag is displayed before the Texans home opener against the Tennessee Titans.
A giant American flag is displayed before the Texans home opener against the Tennessee Titans.
Photo: Houston Chronicle
Texans defensive end Antonio Smith takes the field before facing the Titans.
Texans defensive end Antonio Smith takes the field before facing the Titans.
Photo: Houston Chronicle
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is introduced before the Texans season opener against the Titans.
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is introduced before the Texans season opener against the Titans.
Photo: Houston Chronicle
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt waits in the tunnel to take the field before facing the Tennessee Titans.
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt waits in the tunnel to take the field before facing the Tennessee Titans.
Photo: Houston Chronicle
Texans player run onto the field before the home opener against the Tennessee Titans.
Texans player run onto the field before the home opener against the Tennessee Titans.
Photo: Houston Chronicle
Texans mascot Toro rappels from the top of the stadium as the 2012 AFC South Champions banner is unfurled before the game.
Texans mascot Toro rappels from the top of the stadium as the 2012 AFC South Champions banner is unfurled before the game.
Photo: Houston Chronicle
Texans mascot Toro prepares to rappel from the top of the stadium before the Texans season opener against the Tennessee Titans.
Texans mascot Toro prepares to rappel from the top of the stadium before the Texans season opener against the Tennessee Titans.
Photo: Houston Chronicle
A Texas flag is held by firefighters before the Texans home opener against the Titans.
A Texas flag is held by firefighters before the Texans home opener against the Titans.
Photo: Houston Chronicle
The Texans huddle before their home opener against the Titans.
The Texans huddle before their home opener against the Titans.
Photo: Houston Chronicle