Titans at Texans
Tennessee Titans 28, Houston Texans 14 · FAMILY TIES MD27
Final Score
Titans 28 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Texans 14 0 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPC.J. Stroud 259 yds passingNick Singleton 116 yds rushingCarnell Tate 134 yds receivingAnthony Hill Jr. 16 tkl defenseTotal yards 419 · 362Passing yards 247 · 259Rushing yards 172 · 103Completions 15/27 · 0/0Yards per carry 7.6 · 3.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 23d ago
In a decisive clash in Week 18, the Tennessee Titans topped the Houston Texans 28-14, securing their playoff positioning with an impressive performance. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to solidify their standing in the league, but it was the Titans who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Quarterback Sam Darnold led the Titans with a stellar outing, throwing for three touchdowns and effectively managing the game. Running back Nick Singleton complemented the aerial attack with a powerful ground game, racking up 116 rushing yards, while wide receiver Carnell Tate torched the Texans' secondary for 134 receiving yards. This dynamic offensive trio was instrumental in establishing the Titans' rhythm and control throughout the match.
Defensively, the Titans were relentless, with Anthony Hill Jr. recording a remarkable 16 total tackles, demonstrating his impact on limiting the Texans' offensive drives. The turning point came in the second quarter when Darnold connected with Tate for a touchdown, extending their lead and forcing the Texans to play catch-up. Despite Houston's C.J. Stroud throwing for 259 yards, the Titans' defense tightened when it mattered most, holding off the Texans' attempts to mount a comeback.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 15/27 | 56% | 247 | 3 | 1 | 108.1 |
| Other | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 27/42 | 64% | 259 | 2 | 0 | 97.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||||||
| Nick SingletonHB | 14 | 116 | 8.3 | 64 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Sam DarnoldQB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Carnell TateWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 15 | 52 | 3.5 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| David MontgomeryFB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tyjae SpearsHB | 10 | 35 | 3.5 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalin HyattWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||||||
| Carnell TateWR | 6 | 134 | 22.3 | 96 | 1 | 92 | 0 |
| Nick SingletonHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 9 | 106 | 11.8 | 14 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 7 | 53 | 7.6 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Foster MoreauTE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Lawrence CagerTE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 11 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jalin HyattWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kylen GransonTE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Danny GrayWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||||
| Anthony Hill Jr.MIKE | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric GrayWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus HarrisCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae TaylorCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob MartinLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron YoungREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Texans | |||||
| R Mason ThomasREDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte MapuSAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal HillWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq WoolenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Zack BaunLEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony AdamsSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Murphy-BuntingCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-MyersDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan ElliottDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyron JohnsonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Terrell BurgessFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Matt PraterK | 2/2 | 2 | 49 |