Houston
Texans
10-5
30
FINAL
23
Green Bay
Packers
9-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Houston Texans topped the Green Bay Packers 30-23, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. With both teams aiming for key wins as the season nears its conclusion, the Texans delivered a crucial performance on the road, showcasing their determination and skill.
C.J. Stroud led the Texans with an impressive outing, throwing for 270 yards and two touchdowns. His connection with Tank Dell proved pivotal, as Dell racked up a staggering 173 receiving yards, providing a consistent deep threat that kept the Green Bay defense on its heels. Stroud's ability to find his targets effectively made all the difference in this tightly contested game.
Defensively, the Texans were bolstered by Henry To'oTo'o, who recorded a critical sack, disrupting the Packers' offensive rhythm. Although the Packers' Brandon Cisse tallied an impressive nine tackles and an interception, it was the Texans' ability to make key stops and capitalize on scoring opportunities that ultimately sealed their victory. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when Stroud connected with Dell for a touchdown, allowing Houston to reclaim the lead and maintain it until the final whistle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 38 | 26 | 68% | 270 | 2 | 1 | 95.2 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 41 | 23 | 56% | 229 | 1 | 1 | 70.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Tucker | HB | 15 | 48 | 3.2 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 18 | 44 | 2.4 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 10 | 36 | 3.6 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | โ | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Dell | WR | 14 | 173 | 12.4 | 45 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | โ | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Phillips | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 54 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 53 |

