Titans at Texans
Houston Texans 44, Tennessee Titans 35 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Titans 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Texans 44 6 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPCaleb Williams 353 yds passingBreece Hall 115 yds rushingChimere Dike 120 yds receivingCedric Gray 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 380 · 505Passing yards 329 · 273Rushing yards 51 · 232Completions 17/28 · 15/23Yards per carry 3.4 · 6.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
In a thrilling opener for the 2027 season, the Houston Texans topped the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 44-35. Both teams entered the game eager to establish their dominance, but it was the Texans who showcased their offensive firepower and strategic defensive plays to secure the win.
Texans running back Breece Hall was a game-changer, rushing for 115 yards and contributing significantly to the ground game. On the Titans' side, quarterback Caleb Williams put up an impressive performance, throwing for 353 yards and five touchdowns, while wide receiver Chimere Dike highlighted the receiving corps with 120 yards. Despite their strong offensive numbers, it wasn't enough to clinch the victory.
Defensively, the Texans made crucial plays, with Will Anderson Jr. leading the charge with three sacks that disrupted Williams' rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Houston's defense forced a turnover, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win. Amani Hooker of the Titans was notable on defense with ten total tackles, but it was the Texans' ability to capitalize on key moments that sealed their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Titans | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 17/27 | 63% | 353 | 5 | 2 | 115.3 |
| Daniel BellingerTE | 0/1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 15/23 | 65% | 294 | 4 | 4 | 108.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Titans | |||||||
| Antonio GibsonHB | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Nick SingletonHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell TateWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony PollardHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Texans | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 15 | 115 | 7.7 | 30 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 8 | 69 | 8.6 | 19 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Raheim SandersHB | 10 | 46 | 4.6 | 20 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Titans | |||||||
| Chimere DikeWR | 3 | 120 | 40.0 | 58 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dallas GoedertTE | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 17 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Carnell TateWR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 23 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Nick SingletonHB | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 20 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Antonio GibsonHB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Texans | |||||||
| Marlin KleinTE | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 29 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 13 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 10 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Raheim SandersHB | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 26 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Titans | |||||
| Cedric GrayWILL | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Amani HookerSS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr.MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric FaulkLEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua WilliamsCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli BowenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody BartonSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus HarrisCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob MartinLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Texans | |||||
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal HillWILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Braden FiskeDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin LakeSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan HallDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JamesCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Titans | |||
| Tommy TownsendP | 0/1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brayden NarvesonK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 5 | 33 |
