Falcons at Texans
Houston Texans 20, Atlanta Falcons 7 · BALLS DEEP MADDEN LEAGUE
Final Score
Falcons 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Texans 20 1 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPDarian Mensah 205 yds passingRico Dowdle 106 yds rushingNico Collins 116 yds receivingJessie Bates III 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 179 · 363Passing yards 151 · 205Rushing yards 28 · 158Completions 11/24 · 0/0Yards per carry 1.9 · 5.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 30d ago
The Houston Texans took down the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 20-7 in Week 13 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Texans showcased their prowess at home, securing a crucial victory to bolster their postseason hopes.
Darian Mensah led the Texans' offense with a solid performance, throwing for 205 yards, while Rico Dowdle powered the ground game with an impressive 106 rushing yards. Nico Collins was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up 116 yards and providing key plays that kept drives alive. Meanwhile, Michael Penix Jr. managed to throw one touchdown for the Falcons, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Houston's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Texans were relentless, with Will Anderson Jr. contributing 1.5 sacks that disrupted the Falcons' rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Houston's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately dictate the game's tempo. Atlanta's James Pearce Jr. recorded six tackles, but the Falcons struggled to contain Houston's explosive plays, sealing their fate in this contest.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 11/24 | 46% | 151 | 1 | 0 | 80.3 |
| Other | ||||||
| Darian MensahQB | 17/30 | 57% | 205 | 1 | 1 | 74.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 13 | 21 | 1.6 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 19 | 106 | 5.6 | 40 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Antonio GibsonHB | 10 | 30 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Darian MensahQB | 8 | 16 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 4 | 96 | 24.0 | 50 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Waymond JordanHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 73 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Trey'dez GreenTE | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Austin HooperTE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique TuckerDT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips IIICB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben RobertsMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice KnightWILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan WilliamsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jermaine Matthews Jr.CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damon Wilson IIREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari RamseySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen ReedFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Brandon StingerFS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal HillWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan PowellSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 2/2 | 2 | 43 |
| Other | |||
| Zane GonzalezK | 0/1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake BaileyP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |