Houston
Texans
1-3
22
FINAL
25
Tennessee
Titans
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested battle, the Tennessee Titans narrowly defeated the Houston Texans, 25-22, in Week 5 of the 2026 season. The victory was crucial for the Titans as they continue to build momentum in their quest for playoff positioning. Both teams showed resilience, but it was Tennessee that ultimately came out on top.
On the offensive side, Titans quarterback Cam Ward shined with two touchdown passes, leading his team to a pivotal win. Running back Tony Pollard was unstoppable on the ground, racking up an impressive 140 rushing yards, while wide receiver Tank Dell of the Texans showcased his skills with 98 receiving yards, keeping Houston competitive throughout the game. C.J. Stroud also had a solid outing, throwing for 258 yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory.
Defensively, the Titans made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Cedric Gray stood out with two interceptions, halting Houston's drives at crucial moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Gray picked off Stroud, allowing Tennessee to run down the clock and seal the win. Houston's Will Anderson Jr. recorded two sacks, but it was Tennessee's ability to capitalize on turnovers that ultimately defined this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 38 | 18 | 258 | 1 | 4 | 39.0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 33 | 17 | 247 | 2 | 1 | 83.7 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | HB | 30 | 140 | 4.7 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 18 | 80 | 4.4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Dell | WR | 8 | 98 | 12.3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | 0 | 61 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Xavier Hutchinson | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Elliott | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| M.J. Stewart Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Hall | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Harris | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 58 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 3 | 2 | 30 |

