NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Texans' memory and rookie cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. didn't fail them Sunday afternoon.
One year ago, Tennessee Titans coach and former Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel called a fake punt pass from Kevin Byard that Dane Cruikshank caught for a 66-yard touchdown during a 20-17 win over the Texans.
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On Sunday, the Texans were ready for the Titans' latest attempt at trickery. Texans rookie cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. elevated to knock down a fake punt pass from punter Brett Kern that was intended for Cruikshank.