Houston
Texans
5-10
10
FINAL
23
Green Bay
Packers
6-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 showdown, the Green Bay Packers topped the Houston Texans 23-10, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season nears its conclusion. The victory showcased the Packers' dominance on both sides of the ball, demonstrating their readiness for the postseason.
Quarterback Jordan Love led the charge for Green Bay, throwing for an impressive 326 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Christian Watson was a standout target, racking up 198 receiving yards, creating mismatches throughout the contest. Meanwhile, Trey Benson added a solid ground game with 42 rushing yards, helping to keep the Texans' defense off balance.
Defensively, the Packers were effective at limiting the Texans' offensive opportunities. Xavier McKinney's four tackles highlighted their strong presence, while the team’s ability to pressure the quarterback played a significant role in the game’s turning point. The Packers' defense stifled any momentum the Texans tried to build, effectively sealing the victory and ensuring a comfortable path to the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 24 | 14 | 58% | 326 | 3 | 2 | 107.6 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 27 | 17 | 63% | 232 | 1 | 2 | 71.8 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 10 | 35 | 3.5 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 5 | 198 | 39.6 | 90 | 3 | 81 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 11 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 8 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 28 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 12 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 20 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 30 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brevin Jordan | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen Bullock | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | SAM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 36 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 53 |

