Texans at Buccaneers
Houston Texans 21, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14 · FAMILY TIES MD27
Final Score
Texans 21 2 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Buccaneers 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPHaynes King 135 yds passingAhmad Hardy 111 yds rushingChristian Watson 64 yds receivingKyngstonn Villanueva-Asa 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 148 · 154Passing yards 135 · 43Rushing yards 13 · 111Completions 6/13 · 4/8Yards per carry 1.9 · 6.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 16h ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21-14, keeping their playoff hopes alive in Week 10 of the 2027 season. Both teams battled fiercely, with the stakes high as they each aimed to solidify their positions in a competitive conference.
Offensively, Haynes King led the Texans with a modest 135 passing yards, while Baker Mayfield threw for a touchdown but was unable to generate enough momentum for the Buccaneers. Ahmad Hardy shined on the ground for Tampa Bay, racking up 111 rushing yards, but it was Christian Watson's 64 receiving yards that helped Houston secure crucial first downs and maintain possession when it mattered most.
Defensively, the Texans made a key play that turned the tide of the game. L'Jarius Sneed's interception provided a vital momentum shift, allowing Houston to capitalize and extend their lead late in the second half. Tampa Bay's Antoine Winfield Jr. led the defense with three total tackles, but it was the Texans' ability to create turnovers that ultimately sealed their victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 21 |
| Buccaneers | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| Haynes KingQB | 6/13 | 46% | 135 | 0 | 0 | 83.8 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 4/8 | 50% | 43 | 1 | 2 | 66.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 6 | 12 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Haynes KingQB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Ahmad HardyHB | 16 | 111 | 6.9 | 18 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Christian WatsonWR | 1 | 64 | 64.0 | 12 | 0 | 64 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 13 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Tre TuckerWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Kyngstonn Villanueva-AsaMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari LassiterSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marte MapuSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier NwankpaFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Lucas CarneiroK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |