Nick Harper News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. a ' The Tennessee Titans may be back to full strength in the secondary for Monday night's game with the Houston Texans .

Cornerback Nick Harper doesn't want to be too energized at Houston on Monday night, when he's expected to return to the starting lineup from a broken forearm.

Nov. 8: Colts 20, Texans 17. Record: 5-4. Monday: Tennessee at Reliant Stadium, 7:30 p.m. TV/radio: ESPN, Ch.

Titans Coach Jeff Fisher gives The Blind Side two thumbs up. The movie depicts the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless youngster who was taken in by a wealthy Memphis family and went on to become a star tackle at Ole Miss and a first-round draft pick by the Ravens.

When Titans cornerback Nick Harper returns from his broken forearm - either Monday night against the Texans or next week against the Cardinals - he will regain his place in the starting lineup.

Titans right tackle David Stewart practiced on Friday and it looks like he'll return to the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Titans left tackle Michael Roos experienced last year's 10-game winning streak and this year's six-game losing streak.

NASHVILLE - ESPN's Marcellus Wiley knows all about the politics of football. As a defensive end with the Buffalo Bills back in 1999, he saw first-hand how an owner can influence a head coach's decision.

Originally published November 13, 2009 at 3:31 p.m., updated November 13, 2009 at 3:35 p.m. NASHVILLE, Tenn.

Vince Young and Chris Johnson might make the highlight reels, but the real reason behind the Tennessee Titans' recent win streak is the return of Pro Bowl CB Cortland Finnegan.

Vince Young has yet to turn the ball over, Chris Johnson keeps running past defenders and Tennessee now has two straight wins.

Tennessee defensive end Jevon Kearse is among the Titans' inactives against San Francisco, the fourth straight game he hasn't been on the active roster after being listed with a knee injury this week.

Titans cornerback Rod Hood realizes that 49ers quarterback Alex Smith will likely challenge him on Sunday.

In switching quarterbacks this week, the Titans also changed styles. They went from a pocket passer in Kerry Collins to a more mobile player in Vince Young.

Titans center Kevin Mawae has an idea why he was voted one of the NFL's 10 dirtiest players in a Sports Illustrated poll.

The football did what the Jacksonville Jaguars could not Sunday. It stopped Tennessee running back Chris Johnson.

NASHVILLE - The Titans went winless in September, came up empty in October. Their fortune changed with Sunday's win over the Jaguars, which snapped an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season.

NASHVILLE - Titans coach Jeff Fisher warned the 49ers that Chris Johnson 's speed could not be replicated in practice.

The Titans' struggling pass defense will have some help against the Jaguars with the return of CB Cortland Finnegan and DB Vincent Fuller .

Originally published November 1, 2009 at 1:55 p.m., updated November 1, 2009 at 2:11 p.m. NASHVILLE, Tenn.