Monday night is an intense rivalry between two teams with strong ties to Houston, TX. The Titans, who were formerly the Houston Oilers and the Texans, the newest NFL franchise. The Texans are looking for chance to have a winning season and a possible wild-card contention. The Titans may be just able to salvage their season by winning the rest of their games. They always seem to get close to winning but can't close it out.

I'm going with the Titans on this one as its a no-brainer for me. Ex-warrior, Ryan Mouton, is finally getting the hang of it. But I can't fault him since this is his rookie season and a lot of criticism from fans are unwarranted. Kevin Mawae is like a workhorse. Brought out of retirement, the former LSU player with island ties is solid as a poi pounder.

Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans - Offense

• #68 Kevin Mawae

Tennesse Titans - Defense

• #29 Ryan Mouton
  

Houston Texans

Hoka! (Too Bad) Texans have no island players!!

Game on: 3:30 PM HST (ESPN22)

Portland 5:30 PM PDT (ESPN35)

Seattle 5:30 PM PDT (ESPN31)

*For complete NFL Polynesian/Hawaiian/Island Ties players, see HFF Pro Teams .

This came across the wire the last few days from fellow blogger, TomboAhi at the UH Football Fan Blog and other newswires:

Ashley Lelie is now with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Ryan Mouton is hurt during practice with the Tennessee Titans.
Solomon Elimimian is now with the Buffalo Bills.

Auwe! Lots happening to our former Warriors! Congratulations to Ashley and Solomon! Get well soon! Ryan!

Thanks to fellow blogger Tomboahi for his recent Twitter update:

tomboahi @WesSuzawa Cannot wait for Colt’s preseason. Hope he lights it up! Today is HOF game, Tenn. vs Buffalo (Ryan Mouton vs CJ Hawthorne!)

Game Watch Links:

Ryan Mouton (Tennessee Titans - Cornerback #29)

C.J. Hawthorne (Buffalo Bills - Wide Receiver #18)

Game is on NBC.