Houston defense looks to build on Jags game

Houston got a boost from the return of cornerback Demarcus Faggins and linebacker Kailee Wong, though each saw limited playing time against Jacksonville. Wong played about 20 snaps in his return after a year's hiatus following knee surgery, and Faggins was in for 35 plays after recovering from a fractured foot.

Faggins forced a fumble that led to a touchdown, and Kubiak said he was impressed with his play.

"I just know that Kailee and Petey (Faggins) brought something to our football team last week from a leadership standpoint, and (it) was a big help for our football team," Kubiak said.

The group has a big task ahead. Though they have just one win this season, the Titans are averaging 114 yards rushing a game. Travis Henry has been particularly effective recently.

"They've been running the ball really well," Ryans said. "Our challenge this week is going to be to stop their running game if we expect to win this game."

Another challenge will certainly be dealing with mobile quarterback Vince Young.

"It's a whole new world for our guys and what they've seen the past few weeks," Kubiak said.

Fans will be looking to see if Williams can get to Young, or if the Houston native will get the better of the Texans, the team he hoped to play for.

But as usual, Williams refused to get caught up in the hype.

"I don't care about that stuff," he said. "You know that."