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Houston Texans defeat Titans: Offensive report cards

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Oct 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) runs with the ball on a keeper during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium. The Texans won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

We look at how players on the offense graded out for the Houston Texans in their 27-20 victory over their divisional rival, the Tennessee Titans

Brock Osweiler

QB, Houston Texans

After that it became a struggle and Osweiler ended up with decent numbers but had threw two ugly interceptions that allowed the Titans to hang around longer than they should have.

He has been accused of staring down his primary read and defended that assumption this week. However, another multi-interception game will only fuel that fire. He has been an upgrade over Brian Hoyer and his rapport with Will Fuller is amazing. Sunday just wasn’t his best outing.

Oct 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) runs with the ball during the second quarter as Tennessee Titans free safety Rashad Johnson (25) defends at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Lamar Miller

RB, Houston Texans

His final rushing yards wasn’t his most as he recorded 82 yards on 19 carries. What was nice was his 4.3 yard per carry average. He allowed Houston to control the clock near the end and was enough of a threat to open up some deep passes.

The team limited his total carries and it seemed to work. It could be a huge benefit to the team moving forward if he can continue to average above the four-yard mark going forward.

Oct 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) returns a punt for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium. The Texans won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Will Fuller V

WR, Houston Texans

That projects to 76 receptions for 1,292 yards and eight touchdowns. That’s borderline elite production, and he is doing this as a rookie.

On Sunday he was spectacular as he hauled in seven receptions for 81 yards and a touchdown. He also provided what proved to be the winning score when coach Bill O’Brien decided the team needed a spark in the return game. He took his lone punt return back 67-yards for the go ahead score.

This kid is special.

DeAndre Hopkins

WR, Houston Texans

What keeps his day from being a total loss was the respect he demanded even on a bad day. He draws so much attention and last season no one else really could step up and make defenses pay. This year if d-coordinators keep sending so much help to Nuk’s side, Will Fuller will keep making them pay.

Oct 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz (87) catches a touchdown pass past Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) during the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

C.J. Fiedorowicz

TE, Houston Texans

A -C.J. Fiedorowicz caught his first touchdown of the season and was incredibly productive with four receptions for 48 yards. It was a far cry from the one catch for one yard he had recorded the past two weeks. He has always been a solid blocker in the run game, but getting him going as a pass catcher could be fantastic for the Texans. Must Read: Q & A with Keith Bulluck

Ryan Griffin

TE, Houston Texans

BRyan Griffin is the best pass catching tight end on the team and on Sunday he was effective. He caught three passes for 54 yards. He didn’t get into the end zone, but he did pull down a 45-yard reception, which was the biggest play of the day for Houston. Just like with C.J. and Fuller, it was nice to see someone make a defense pay for focusing so much on Hopkins.