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Derek Barnett picks up fumble, rumbles for 2nd TD of season

Jan 05, 2025 at 02:31 PM

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Drew Dougherty

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Derek Barnett scored again.

The Texans defensive end, who returned a fumble for a touchdown earlier this season at Dallas, scooped up a Titans fumble and galloped 36 yards to the end zone for a score.

On 2nd-and-5 at their own 45-yard line early in the fourth quarter, Titans quarterback Will Levis couldn't get the handoff completed to Bryce Oliver on an end-around. Barnett pushed Oliver out of the way, picked up the loose ball, and ran up the right side of the field with a convoy of blockers. Barnett also took wide receiver Mason Kinsey for a ride over the final 12 yards of the touchdown run.

Ka'imi Fairbairn's extra point was good, and Houston held a 23-6 lead with 13:50 remaining in the game.

It was Barnet's second fumble recovery for a score this season, and third of his career.

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