Falcons at Texans
Atlanta Falcons 35, Houston Texans 20 · FAMILY TIES MD27
Final Score
Falcons 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Texans 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPHaynes King 252 yds passingBijan Robinson 98 yds rushingMatthew Golden 79 yds receivingJessie Bates III 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 311 · 310Passing yards 205 · 240Rushing yards 106 · 70Completions 11/20 · 10/33Yards per carry 5.9 · 7.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 16d ago
The Atlanta Falcons topped the Houston Texans 35-20 in a decisive Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season, showcasing their offensive prowess and securing an important early-season victory. With both teams looking to establish momentum, the Falcons' balanced attack proved too much for the Texans to handle.
C.J. Stroud led the charge for Atlanta, throwing for an impressive five touchdowns while guiding the offense with precision. Bijan Robinson complemented the passing game with a strong performance on the ground, racking up 98 rushing yards. The Texans' Haynes King did his best to keep pace with 252 passing yards, but it was not enough to overcome the Falcons’ offensive onslaught.
Defensively, Atlanta made its mark with key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Jessie Bates III's timely interception was a turning point, halting a Texans drive that could have narrowed the gap. A.J. Terrell Jr. also contributed with three total tackles, helping to stifle Houston's attempts to mount a comeback as Atlanta's defense tightened its grip in crucial moments.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 11/20 | 55% | 216 | 5 | 0 | 132.4 |
| Texans | ||||||
| Haynes KingQB | 10/33 | 30% | 252 | 1 | 1 | 56.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 17 | 98 | 5.8 | 31 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Haynes KingQB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 6 | 29 | 4.8 | 27 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 65 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 63 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 46 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Matthew GoldenWR | 1 | 79 | 79.0 | 27 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 43 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| J.Michael SturdivantWR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 11 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 12 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Adonai MitchellWR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 22 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | — | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon WalkerREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir AbdullahSAM | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Korie BlackCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Texans | |||||
| L'Jarius SneedFS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal HillWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq WoolenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marte MapuSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Avieon TerrellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Trey SmackK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 2/2 | 2 | 52 |