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By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special correspondent

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Scouting notes as the Titans head to Houston for a must-win game…

The Texans have won seven straight games and the Titans can’t find their consistency as a team. This matchup will be much different this time around.CruikshankTexans

The last time the Texans and Titans played, Tennessee had a special teams touchdown pass by Kevin Byard and Blaine Gabbert was the quarterback. Also, Jadeveon Clowney did not suit up for the Texans. Deshaun Watson threw an interception and fumbled twice. The Titans leading receiver was special team’s player Dane Cruikshank.

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