Houston
Texans
2-2
40
FINAL
20
Tennessee
Titans
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding victory, the Houston Texans topped the Tennessee Titans 40-20 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. The win not only solidified the Texans' strong position in the standings but also showcased their offensive prowess against a division rival.
Leading the charge for Houston was their quarterback, who threw for 289 yards and four touchdown passes, demonstrating an impressive aerial attack. The ground game was equally effective, with a standout performance from their running back, who rushed for 123 yards, while a reliable receiver added 88 yards to the mix. This offensive firepower proved too much for the Titans to handle throughout the game.
On the defensive side, the Titans struggled to contain the Texans, despite notable efforts from their defenders. The team's standout player registered four total tackles, while another excelled with three sacks, putting pressure on the Texans' quarterback. However, the turning point came when Houston's offense orchestrated a crucial drive that extended their lead, leaving the Titans unable to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 32 | 15 | 289 | 4 | 5 | 78.7 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mixon | HB | 12 | 123 | 10.3 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kamari Ramsey | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 43 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

