Archrivals Texans and Titans battled for the final game of the 2021 NFL season at NRG Stadium on January 9, 2022. Tennessee prevailed 28-25 to mark the best record in the AFC and secure home field advantage through out the playoffs. It was Texans Fan Appreciation Day, but the building was crammed to the rafters with Titans fans. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    Davis Mills (10) throws a touchdown pass.
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    Texans Cheerleaders pep up the fans.
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    Jacob Martin (54) hits Ryan Tannehill (17).
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    DeMarcus Walker (55) deflects a pass by Ryan Tannehill (17).
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    Lonnie Johnson, Jr. (1) wallops Julio Jones (2)
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    Maliek Collins (97) pressures Ryan Tannehill (17).
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    Dontrell Hilliard (40) escapes a Texans tackler.
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    The Texans defense surrounds a Titans running back.
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    D’Onta Foreman (7) goes airborne against the Texans.
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    Titans fans filled NRG Stadium.
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    A couple of Texans fans try to get the crowd going.
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    Tavierre Thomas (37) prevents Chester Rogers (80) from scoring a touchdown.
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    Micheal Dwumfour (98) smacks a Titans running back.
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    Tavierre Thomas (37) pressures a Ryan Tannehill (17) pass.
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    Titans and Texans line up for battle.
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    Davis Mills (10) attempts a pass against the Titans.
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    Eric Murray (23) goes for ride while hanging on D’Onta Foreman (7).
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    Tavierre Thomas breaks down to tackle A.J. Brown (11).
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    Titans fans cheer on their team at NRG Stadium.
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    NFL Coach of the Year candidate Mike Vrabel at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans Cheerleaders pep up the fans.
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    David Culley coaches from the sidelines.
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    Roy Lopez (91) lines up to tackle D’Onta Foreman (7).
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    Lonnie Johnson, Jr. (1) intercepts a pass that would be called back due to a penalty.
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    Justin Britt (68) high fives a fan at NRG Stadium.
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    Maliek Collins (97) sacks Ryan Tannehill (17).
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    The Fan of the Year is required to stand the entire game.
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    Toro and the Texans Cheerleaders show their appreciation to the fans.
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    Danny Amendola (89) celebrates with fans after a touchdown.
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    Former Texan Zach Cunningham (41) tries to tackle David Johnson (31).
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    Chris Moore (15) catches a wide open touchdown pass.
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    Christian Kirksey (58) hits D’Onta Foreman (7).
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    Ross Blacklock (90) gets a hand on Ryan Tannehill (17).
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    DeMarcus Walker (55) causes a fumble.
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    Fans at the Texans game sing along.
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    Nico Collins (12) goes airborne for a catch against the Titans.
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    Texans Cheerleaders pep up the fans.
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    Davis Mills (10) attempts to escape the Titans pass rush.
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    Rex Burkhead (28) gets wrapped up by the Titans defense.
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    Danny Amendola (89) celebrates a second touchdown with Lane Taylor (65).
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    Danny Amendola (89) escapes the Son of God to score a 2 point conversion.
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    Danny Amendola (89) sprints downfield after a catch.
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    DeMarcus Walker (55) reaches for Ryan Tannehill (17).
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    Texans fans celebrate a touchdown.
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    Titans fans celebrate the win at NRG Stadium.

Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.