Houston
Texans
5-8
59
FINAL
14
Cincinnati
Bengals
8-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Houston Texans crushed the Cincinnati Bengals 59-14 in Week 15 of the 2028 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Texans showcased their offensive firepower and defensive prowess, solidifying their spot in the postseason conversation.
Quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele led the charge for Houston, racking up 210 passing yards and tossing three touchdown passes. Raleek Brown contributed significantly on the ground with 78 rushing yards, while the Texans' receivers consistently found openings in the Bengals' secondary. Despite the lopsided score, Tommy Tremble of Cincinnati stood out with 102 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum.
The Texans' defense was a key factor in this blowout, forcing turnovers and limiting scoring opportunities for the Bengals. Calen Bullock was a standout, recording three interceptions that turned the tide firmly in Houston's favor. The pivotal moment came early in the second quarter when Bullock's first interception set up a quick touchdown drive, putting the Texans up 21-0 and effectively sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 210 | 3 | 1 | 122.5 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 37 | 16 | 43% | 202 | 2 | 7 | 39.3 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 2 | 100% | 58 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Brendan Sorsby | QB | 2 | 1 | 50% | 21 | 0 | 1 | 47.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleek Brown | HB | 13 | 78 | 6.0 | 27 | 3 | 34 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 11 | 43 | 3.9 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Winston Watkins Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 6 | 102 | 17.0 | 23 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 20 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 22 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Raleek Brown | HB | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 42 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Key | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 51 |

