2) Run game redux – Of the three 100-yard games for Devin Singletary in 2023, the last one came at the Titans. He carried 26 times for 121 yards, and also caught four passes for 49 yards in the win. Getting that sort of production on the ground again is something the Texans are seeking.
Since Week 9, only Christian McCaffrey of the 49ers (743) and the Rams’ Kyren Williams (601) have more rushing yards than Singletary’s 572 in that span. He’s averaging 16.3 carries for 78 yards per game, with a 4.8 yards per carry average.
3) Defensive line shuffling – The Texans defensive front might look a little different this week versus last. Defensive end Jonathan Greenard exited Sunday’s loss to the Browns with an ankle injury and didn’t practice this week.
Defensive end Will Anderson, Jr., meanwhile, has missed the last two games with an ankle injury, but was a limited participant on Friday afternoon.
Defensive tackles Sheldon Rankins (ankle) and Maliek Collins (hip) didn’t practice Wednesday or Thursday, but were limited participants on Friday.
Defensive Coordinator Matt Burke acknowledged the fluidity of the defensive front heading into the matchup with Tennessee.
“There’s a lot of moving pieces up front for this game in terms of who is healthy and who is going to be available,” Burke said.
Defensive tackle Teair Tart, meanwhile, joined the Texans off waivers last week and was inactive against Cleveland. He might be able to go this Sunday, however, against his former team.
“Obviously, he’s got a little chip on his shoulder this week,” Burke said. “I think this front lends itself to guys being able to play. We try to make it as simple and direct for the guys up front in terms of being able to come up and play.”
4) Defending against Derrick – The Texans defense turned in a performance for the ages against Titans running back Derrick Henry in the first go-round. He carried 16 times for…
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