Tennessee
Titans
3-13
31
FINAL
33
Houston
Texans
9-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 matchup, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 33-31, securing a vital win as the season wraps up. The stakes were high as both teams fought for playoff positioning, making this contest a must-watch for fans and analysts alike.
Cam Ward led the Titans with a standout performance, throwing for 345 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball through the air. Nick Singleton contributed on the ground, adding 73 rushing yards, while Jayden Higgins of the Texans made a significant impact with 132 receiving yards, proving to be a key target in the Texans' offensive scheme.
Defensively, the Texans made crucial plays that turned the tide of the game. Danielle Hunter was a force on the pass rush, collecting two sacks, while Derek Stingley Jr. made headlines with an impressive three interceptions, including a pivotal pick that halted a Titans drive late in the game. These defensive efforts were instrumental in securing the Texans' hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 42 | 24 | 345 | 2 | 4 | 60.2 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 36 | 23 | 319 | 1 | 0 | 101.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 14 | 73 | 5.2 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 13 | 39 | 3.0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 9 | 132 | 14.7 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremon Smith | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marcus Harris | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 4 | 4 | 3 | 55 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 47 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

