HOUSTON (AP) — Texans coach Gary Kubiak kept insisting his defense was improving, even as opponents piled up big plays and points.
Houston finally backed up the coach with results Sunday, beating Tennessee 20-0 for the franchise’s first shutout since 2004.
There’s no time to relax, though. The Texans (5-6) have a quick turnaround before facing Michael Vick and high-powered Philadelphia (7-4) on Thursday night.
The Texans held the Titans to 162 total yards. Pro Bowl running back Chris Johnson had a career-low 5 yards rushing, and rookie quarterback Rusty Smith threw three interceptions to cornerback Glover Quin.
The Eagles will present a much bigger challenge.
