Texans at Titans
Tennessee Titans 37, Houston Texans 20 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Texans 20 3 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 2 XP
Titans 37 4 TD ยท 3 FG ยท 4 XPC.J. Stroud 320 yds passingMark Fletcher Jr. 83 yds rushingMario Craver 98 yds receivingAlontae Taylor 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 403 ยท 376Passing yards 320 ยท 319Rushing yards 83 ยท 57Completions 15/27 ยท 20/31Yards per carry 4.0 ยท 3.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 3d ago
The Tennessee Titans topped the Houston Texans 37-20 in a decisive Wildcard Round matchup that showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience. With this victory, the Titans move on in the playoffs, solidifying their status as a formidable contender in the 2027 season.
Quarterback Cam Ward delivered an impressive performance, throwing for 4 touchdowns and guiding the Titans' offense to a dominant showing. On the other side, C.J. Stroud of the Texans put up 320 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Ward's explosive play. The Texans' Mark Fletcher Jr. also contributed with 83 rushing yards, while Mario Craver led Houston's receiving corps with 98 yards, but they ultimately fell short.
Defensively, the Titans capitalized on key moments, with Alontae Taylor snagging two interceptions, significantly shifting the momentum in their favor. Jeffery Simmons added pressure with a sack, further complicating the Texans' attempts to rally. The turning point came when Taylor's second interception led to a quick touchdown, effectively sealing the game and propelling the Titans to the next round.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 15/27 | 56% | 320 | 3 | 5 | 95.2 |
| Titans | ||||||
| Cam WardQB | 20/31 | 65% | 319 | 4 | 2 | 111.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Mark Fletcher Jr.HB | 20 | 83 | 4.2 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||||
| Nick SingletonHB | 11 | 37 | 3.4 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jam MillerHB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Mario CraverWR | 4 | 98 | 24.5 | 44 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 60 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 54 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr.HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | โ | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Titans | |||||||
| Carnell TateWR | 8 | 92 | 11.5 | 35 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 35 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 2 | 83 | 41.5 | 71 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Ryan WilliamsWR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Nick SingletonHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jam MillerHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Kamari RamseyFS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Calen BullockFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier AtkinsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir ElamCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen McLeodMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan JacksonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus HarrisCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon KilgoreSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jojo AmosLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||
| Alontae TaylorCB | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr.MIKE | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae PierreLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kingston LopaFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron DonaldDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray HubbardFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric FaulkLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian BennettCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/1 | 2 | 0 |
| Titans | |||
| Joey SlyeK | 3/4 | 4 | 45 |
| Tommy TownsendP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |