Houston
Texans
2-2
32
FINAL
15
Tennessee
Titans
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding Week 5 matchup, the Houston Texans topped the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 32-15, solidifying their position in the early part of the 2026 season. The Texans showcased their offensive prowess, with a decisive win that puts them firmly in the playoff conversation.
Taylen Green was the standout performer for Houston, throwing for 208 yards and an impressive four touchdowns, guiding the Texans' offense with precision. Makai Lemon also made significant contributions, racking up 72 receiving yards, while David Montgomery added 27 yards on the ground, though it was the air attack that ultimately dictated the flow of the game.
Defensively, the Texans were equally effective, with Danielle Hunter leading the charge by recording 1.5 sacks, disrupting the Titans' rhythm. Calen Bullock's interception further emphasized Houston's defensive dominance, turning the tide in the second half when the Titans were attempting to mount a comeback. Overall, the Texans' combination of offensive firepower and defensive playmaking was too much for Tennessee to handle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 21 | 14 | 67% | 208 | 4 | 1 | 118.6 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 21 | 3 | 14% | 70 | 0 | 1 | 21.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makai Lemon | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 56 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 9 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 29 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 20 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Burgess | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Harrell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Sterns | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Ramsey | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 3 | 3 | 0 | 39 |

