As the game developed in Tennessee, it was apparent that Case Keenum and Noah Brown had early chemistry.
Brown was coming off back-to-back games where he didn't record a reception on seven targets. On Sunday, it was Brown's eighth catch, which was the shortest of the day, that could prove to be the biggest. A three-yard touchdown reception got the Texans into the endzone for the first time and tied the game at 16-16 with 3:03 left to go.
View the best photos from the Week 15 matchup between the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans.
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (15) makes the catch against Houston Texans cornerback Steven Nelson (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Tennessee Titans defensive end Denico Autry (96) sacks Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum (18) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Houston Texans' Ka'imi Fairbairn (15) kicks a field goal against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Houston Texans wide receiver Robert Woods (2) runs against Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker (37) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo (85) makes the catch against Houston Texans cornerback Desmond King II (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris (48) hits Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo (85) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Houston Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Houston Texans place kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (15) kicks a field goal against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Houston Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Houston Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Houston Texans wide receiver Robert Woods (2) runs against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary (26) is tackled by Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker (37) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Houston Texans cornerback Steven Nelson (21) celebrates his interception against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) loses his catch against Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre (5) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary (26) is hit by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson (94) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum (18) runs against Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry III (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) is pressured by Houston Texans defensive end Jonathan Greenard (52) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum (18) works in the pocket against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Elijah Molden (24) hits Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Houston Texans defensive tackle Khalil Davis (94) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) dives after a run against Houston Texans defensive end Jonathan Greenard (52) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown (85) makes the catch ahead of Tennessee Titans cornerback Elijah Molden (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Roger McCreary (21) defends Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown (85) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks (16) runs past Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward (1) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum (18) tosses the ball to Houston Texans wide receiver Steven Sims (82) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) runs out of the pocket against Houston Texans defensive end Derek Barnett (95) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
On the scoring drive, Keenum went 5 for 6 for 56 yards and the score.
