Texans at Packers
Green Bay Packers 34, Houston Texans 17 · HvyLftr's Madden 27 League
Final Score
Texans 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Packers 34 3 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPC.J. Stroud 268 yds passingJosh Jacobs 69 yds rushingChris Olave 113 yds receivingDani Dennis-Sutton 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 354 · 377Passing yards 268 · 260Rushing yards 86 · 117Completions 24/41 · 19/29Yards per carry 4.5 · 3.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a decisive Week 17 matchup, the Green Bay Packers topped the Houston Texans with a final score of 34-17, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season draws to a close. The win showcased the Packers' offensive prowess and defensive strength, setting them up for a strong finish to the season.
C.J. Stroud led the Texans’ charge with an impressive performance, throwing for 268 yards and two touchdowns, while Chris Olave emerged as a key target, racking up 113 receiving yards. However, the Texans' efforts were not enough to overcome the Packers, who saw Josh Jacobs contribute significantly on the ground with 69 rushing yards, helping to control the tempo of the game.
Defensively, the Packers were relentless, particularly through Dani Dennis-Sutton, who recorded 2.5 sacks, putting constant pressure on Stroud. A critical turning point came when Evan Williams intercepted a pass in the second half, shifting momentum firmly in Green Bay's favor. This defensive play, coupled with their offensive execution, enabled the Packers to hold off any hopes of a Texans comeback.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 24/41 | 59% | 268 | 2 | 1 | 84.1 |
| Packers | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 19/29 | 66% | 260 | 1 | 0 | 105.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Woody MarksHB | 9 | 37 | 4.1 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Josh JacobsHB | 18 | 69 | 3.8 | 18 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Jordan LoveQB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 25 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 7 | 18 | 2.6 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh WhyleTE | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Chris OlaveWR | 7 | 113 | 16.1 | 30 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 22 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| British BrooksFB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Foster MoreauTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Matthew GoldenWR | 6 | 108 | 18.0 | 63 | 1 | 74 | 1 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 17 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Luke MusgraveTE | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 10 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Josh WhyleTE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh JacobsHB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Skyy MooreWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus IngramCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike HughesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy TogiaiDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||
| Dani Dennis-SuttonREDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Evan WilliamsFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire FranklinMIKE | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barryn SorrellREDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-JusteCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte WyattDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon BullardSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon HargraveDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellanDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty'Ron HopperWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamal HaddenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon CisseCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean NixonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffieSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 2 | 51 |
| Packers | |||
| Trey SmackK | 2/2 | 4 | 50 |