"The Texans did not say anything publicly about it last week, but they were offended they were three-point underdogs at Tennessee and that so many NFL experts were picking them to lose a game for first place in the AFC South.

Owner Bob McNair challenged his coaches and players when he said, "It's time to stand and deliver."

So the Texans responded by standing straight, pulling up their pants and delivering their most impressive performance of this season – and any season, for that matter."