Texans at Titans
Tennessee Titans 29, Houston Texans 26 · LEGACY REGS
Final Score
Texans 26 2 TD · 4 FG · 2 XP
Titans 29 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPCam Ward 293 yds passingAhmad Hardy 60 yds rushingJaxon Smith-Njigba 115 yds receivingAzeez Al-Shaair 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 345 · 383Passing yards 263 · 293Rushing yards 82 · 90Completions 20/31 · 24/31Yards per carry 3.7 · 3.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 23h ago
In a thrilling Week 15 showdown, the Tennessee Titans narrowly defeated the Houston Texans 29-26, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the regular season draws to a close. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, knowing a win could significantly impact their postseason hopes.
Tennessee's quarterback Cam Ward led the charge with a standout performance, throwing for 293 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver in crucial moments. Meanwhile, Jaxon Smith-Njigba emerged as his favorite target, racking up 115 receiving yards. Despite a strong effort from Houston’s Ahmad Hardy, who rushed for 60 yards, it was the Titans' aerial assault that ultimately proved decisive.
Defensively, the Titans were bolstered by Zaven Collins, who tallied 1.5 sacks, disrupting the Texans' offensive rhythm. However, the game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Tennessee's defense stiffened, forcing a crucial turnover to seal the victory. With this win, the Titans maintain their momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| Jalen MilroeQB | 20/31 | 65% | 263 | 1 | 0 | 101.9 |
| Titans | ||||||
| Cam WardQB | 24/31 | 77% | 293 | 2 | 1 | 114.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Ahmad HardyHB | 17 | 60 | 3.5 | 22 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jalen MilroeQB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. BarnerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||||
| Evan CareyHB | 17 | 52 | 3.1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyjae SpearsHB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Cam WardQB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 16 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 51 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| A.J. BarnerTE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trevor FitzsimmonsFB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||||
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 5 | 115 | 23.0 | 65 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 12 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Carnell TateWR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Daniel BellingerTE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyjae SpearsHB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Evan CareyHB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 21 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins JrDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon ShulerSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden FisherWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxton EckSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric GrayWILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DJ McKinneyCB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi OladejoREDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-MyersDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ScottDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr.MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cecil DouglasSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Juan WilderFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson IILEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 4/4 | 2 | 55 |
| Titans | |||
| Tanner BrownK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ben ShrewsburyP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |