HOUSTON — The Houston Texans achieved a feat Sunday that even their mighty defenses powered by J.J. Watt never accomplished when they shut out the Tennessee Titans.

The 26-0 win was Houston’s first shutout since 2010, just the third in franchise history and gave the Texans their first victory this season.

“Huge credit to the defense,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. “Having a shutout, it’s hard to do. Extremely hard to do in this league.”

Watt spent 10 years in Houston starting in 2011 and won three AP Defensive Player of the Year awards. The current stars of the team’s defense were shocked to learn that the Texans hadn’t blanked anyone since before he joined the team.

“Really? That’s crazy,” All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley said.

Ryans handed over the defensive play-calling duties that he

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