Houston
Texans
4-4
24
FINAL
0
Green Bay
Packers
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 showdown, the Houston Texans topped the Green Bay Packers with a commanding 24-0 victory. With playoff implications on the line, the Texans secured their spot in the postseason while the Packers’ hopes were dashed in this crucial matchup.
C.J. Stroud led the charge for Houston, throwing for 188 yards and two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. Marvin Harrison Jr. was his top target, racking up 88 receiving yards and making key plays throughout the game. David Montgomery contributed on the ground with 35 rushing yards, helping to keep the chains moving.
Defensively, the Texans put together a formidable performance, limiting the Packers to zero points and forcing a pivotal stop at the right moments. Will Anderson Jr. was impactful with a sack, adding pressure to the Packers' offense, while the secondary held strong against any potential scoring threats. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when Houston’s defense stifled a Green Bay drive, allowing the Texans to seize momentum and never look back.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 14 | 10 | 71% | 188 | 2 | 1 | 123.5 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 15 | 4 | 27% | 54 | 0 | 2 | 2.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 7 | 15 | 2.1 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 43 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 42 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Williams | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 39 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |

