Houston
Oilers
9-7
44
FINAL
42
Chicago
Bulls
12-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Houston Oilers narrowly defeated the Chicago Bulls with a final score of 44-42. The stakes were high, as both teams were vying for position in the playoff race, but the Oilers came out on top in a game that featured explosive offensive performances.
Quarterback Andrew Luck was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 417 passing yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. His precision and timing were on full display, as he connected with his receivers for key gains that kept the Oilers ahead throughout the contest. The offensive line provided solid protection, allowing Luck to operate effectively in the pocket.
Defensively, the Oilers managed to disrupt the Bulls' rhythm at crucial moments, forcing turnovers that ultimately swung momentum. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when a timely interception by Houston turned the tide, giving the Oilers the chance to seal the game. Chicago's offense put up a fight, but the Oilers' defensive stand proved to be the difference-maker in this nail-biter.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Luck | QB | 27 | 15 | 417 | 4 | 1 | 124.6 |
| Colin Kaepernick | QB | 26 | 20 | 284 | 2 | 1 | 121.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Kaepernick | QB | 11 | 82 | 7.5 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Andrew Luck | QB | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | HB | 9 | 20 | 2.2 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 7 | 6 | 0.9 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Messiah Hampton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | 109 | 36.3 | 1 | 53 | 1 |
| Dez Bryant | WR | 3 | 101 | 33.7 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Alshon Jeffery | WR | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Messiah Hampton | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | HB | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 9 | 62 | 6.9 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
| Trey`Dez Green | TE | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Christian Bentancur | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Travis Smith Jr | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Stewart | LEDGE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavien Howard | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Acho | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Williams | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ginger Breadman | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maison Dunn | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Calvin Thomas | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deontae Lawson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NaVorro Bowman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cormani McClain | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Butler | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taelyn Mayo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duvay Williams | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Norwell | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 60 |

