Texans at Commanders
Houston Texans 24, Washington Commanders 19 · LMKW2S
Final Score
Texans 24 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Commanders 19 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPBaker Mayfield 280 yds passingJeremiyah Love 66 yds rushingZay Flowers 115 yds receivingKyle Hamilton 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 353 · 301Passing yards 280 · 207Rushing yards 73 · 94Completions 19/29 · 19/31Yards per carry 3.2 · 3.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 19d ago
The Houston Texans outlasted the Washington Commanders with a final score of 24-19 in a tightly contested matchup during Week 14 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to solidify their playoff positioning, making this victory crucial for the Texans as they continue their push towards the postseason.
Baker Mayfield was the standout performer for Houston, throwing for 280 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make big plays when it mattered most. Zay Flowers had a remarkable day receiving, tallying 115 yards and proving to be a reliable target for Mayfield. On the ground, Jeremiyah Love contributed with a solid 66 rushing yards, helping to balance the Texans' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Texans were led by Kyle Hamilton, who recorded eight total tackles, demonstrating his impact in the secondary. The game turned in the fourth quarter when the Texans’ defense stifled a late drive by the Commanders, forcing a turnover on downs that sealed the victory. Despite Aaron Donald's impressive performance for Washington, with 1.5 sacks, it wasn't enough to shift the momentum back in their favor.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 24 |
| Commanders | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 19 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 19/29 | 66% | 280 | 2 | 0 | 119.8 |
| Commanders | ||||||
| Lamar JacksonQB | 19/31 | 61% | 207 | 0 | 0 | 80.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 17 | 66 | 3.9 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Zay FlowersWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 13 | 33 | 2.5 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Lamar JacksonQB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jakobi MeyersWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Alvin KamaraHB | 11 | 30 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Austin EkelerHB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Zay FlowersWR | 4 | 115 | 28.8 | 53 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 13 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Carnell TateWR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jakobi MeyersWR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 10 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Brenton StrangeTE | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Makai LemonWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jake TongesTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Austin EkelerHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Kyle HamiltonSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr.MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell ReeseMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion OvershownMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki StarksFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall JrDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Xavier McKinneySS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey AmosCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron DonaldDT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan LewisCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyree WilsonLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe AwuzieCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric FaulkLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Harold Perkins JrWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay WardSS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian WilkinsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian EllissWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon KinlawDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykal WalkerWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Cam LittleK | 2/2 | 1 | 40 |
| Other | |||
| Matt PraterK | 1/2 | 3 | 47 |