These critical matchups take center stage in Texans-Titans must-win showdown

THE STAKES ARE HIGH!

With just four games remaining in the season, the Houston Texans head to Nashville to play a must-win game against the Tennessee Titans.

The Titans are coming off a big upset victory over the Miami Dolphins, and the Texans are fresh off an embarrassing loss to the New York Jets.

Making matters worse, CJ Stroud is in concussion protocol, which will likely force Davis Mills or Case Keenum to make the start for the Texans.

With that in mind, which backup quarterback should the Texans trust the most?

Davis Mills has played more football over the last couple of seasons, but on the other hand, Keenum has experienced more success over the course of his career.

And Keenum is more familiar with the Shanahan-style offense, having played for Gary Kubiak in the past.

But Mills is number two on the depth chart, so he appears to be the starter should Stroud be ruled out for the game.

Which makes us wonder, should he be replaced by Keenum if he's not playing well against the Titans?

It's not like it would create a QB controversy as both Keenum and Mills are backups, and winning this game could greatly impact the team's playoff hopes.

Plus, DeAndre Hopkins is coming off a huge performance on Monday night, helping his team to upset the Dolphins. Will Texans corner Derek Stingley be able to keep D-Hop in check?

Be sure to watch the video above as we break it all down.

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Texans hammer the Chargers, 32-12. Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images.

Eric Murray returned one of Justin Herbert's career-high four interceptions for a touchdown, C.J. Stroud threw a TD pass and the Houston Texans rolled past the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 in a wild-card playoff game Saturday.

Be sure to watch the video below as the crew from Texans on Tap reacts live to the big win!

It’s the second straight year Stroud and the Texans (11-7) won in the first round after they beat Cleveland last season.

Herbert threw just three interceptions in the regular season and had never thrown more than two in a game before facing a Texans secondary led by AP All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley, who had two INTs. Kamari Lassiter had the other pick.

The Chargers (11-7), who returned to the playoffs under first-year coach Jim Harbaugh, lost in the wild-card round for a second straight time after also losing in the 2022 season to remain without a postseason win since 2018.

Stroud threw for 282 yards with the touchdown pass to Nico Collins and an interception. Collins finished with seven catches for 122 yards. Joe Mixon ran for 106 yards and a score.

Herbert was 14 of 32 for 242 yards with a 40.9 passer rating.

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