The veteran wide receiver caught a 13-yard touchdown pass with 6:12 remaining in the third quarter, and gave the Texans a 31-0 lead over the Titans.
He finished with three catches for 41 yards, and was grateful to triumph back in the place he spent the previous six seasons.
"It definitely meant a lot," Washington said. "It didn’t end well, coaching staff wise. But this city, and
those players over there, they always believed in me. The fans here, I received nothing but love when I walked out of that tunnel."
While he appreciated the warm welcome on Sunday, he made it clear that he's a Texan, and incredibly happy to be one.