Houston
Texans
4-0
41
FINAL
20
Tennessee
Titans
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup, the Houston Texans topped the Tennessee Titans 41-20 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This victory keeps the Texans firmly in the playoff hunt, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their position in the league standings.
C.J. Stroud led the charge for Houston, throwing for an impressive 276 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to command the offense effectively. Nico Collins was his go-to target, racking up 101 receiving yards, while the Texans' run game also contributed to the high-scoring performance.
On the defensive side, the Texans made crucial plays to secure the win, highlighted by Sheldon Rankins’ sack and Calen Bullock's interception. The turning point came when Bullock picked off a pass in the second quarter, giving the Texans momentum and shifting the game's tide. With a balanced attack and a tenacious defense, Houston outlasted Tennessee to claim a commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 21 | 16 | 76% | 276 | 4 | 0 | 157.2 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 21 | 11 | 52% | 171 | 2 | 2 | 71.8 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | HB | 12 | 86 | 7.2 | 14 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 18 | 38 | 2.1 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 5 | 101 | 20.2 | 31 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 18 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 25 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 46 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 14 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | — | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Fisher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 21 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

