During a first half in which the had trouble slowing this down Offensively, a fumble was exactly what they needed.
Titans running back Tony Pollard lost control of the ball and Texans defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. recovered.
Huge stop and turnover.
Tony Pollard is stripped… Mario Edwards falls on it.
Texans in business
— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander)
The fumble recovery is Edwards' second of the season. He had zero points in his first nine NFL seasons.
Tim Settle, his fellow defensive tackle, was in the area preparing to make the tackle before Pollard fumbled.
Settle and Edwards were two of Houston's unknown signings who made a big impact this season.
Houston has forced a turnover in seven straight games. Starting in Week 5, the Texans have forced 18 turnovers, including Edwards' fumble recovery. Houston's offense has the second-most points in the league, excluding takeaways.
With a win, the Texans would be 4-0 in the AFC South heading into their Week 13 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars before the bye week.
