Houston
Texans
0-4
21
FINAL
26
Tennessee
Titans
0-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Tennessee Titans held off the Houston Texans with a final score of 26-21, improving their season record and solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the game with high hopes, but it was the Titans who emerged victorious in a contest that showcased their resilience and skill.
Leading the way for Tennessee was quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for 263 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to make plays under pressure. On the other side, the Texans had standout performances from David Montgomery, who rushed for 89 yards, and Tank Dell, who racked up an impressive 142 receiving yards. Despite their efforts, the Texans fell short in the final moments.
Defensively, the Titans were anchored by Cedric Gray, who recorded nine total tackles, playing a pivotal role in containing the Texans' offensive threats. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Titans' defense stifled a crucial Texans drive, allowing them to maintain their slim lead and ultimately secure the win. With both teams showcasing their talent, the Titans proved they could withstand the pressure when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 33 | 21 | 64% | 263 | 2 | 0 | 108.5 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 36 | 19 | 53% | 202 | 1 | 0 | 78.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 15 | 89 | 5.9 | 32 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 14 | 59 | 4.2 | 18 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 12 | 55 | 4.6 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Dell | WR | 10 | 142 | 14.2 | 28 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 22 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 49 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 12 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Elliott | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sabastian Harsh | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

