Houston
Texans
0-4
30
FINAL
24
Tennessee
Titans
0-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 showdown, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 30-24. This pivotal matchup had playoff implications, as both teams were vying for a stronger position in the competitive AFC South.
The Texans' offense shone, led by a standout performance from their running back, who racked up 112 rushing yards. Meanwhile, the receiving corps was electrified by a player who notched 101 receiving yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Titans' defense on its heels. Despite the Titans' quarterback throwing for 274 yards and two touchdowns, it wasn't enough to secure the victory.
On the defensive side, the Texans made crucial plays, highlighted by a strong effort from their edge rusher, who recorded two sacks. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Texans' defense stifled a key drive from the Titans, allowing Houston to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win. With this victory, the Texans showcased their resilience and determination as they look to build momentum for the rest of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 31 | 19 | 274 | 2 | 0 | 111.4 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 38 | 24 | 261 | 0 | 0 | 83.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 22 | 112 | 5.1 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 9 | 58 | 6.4 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 13 | 25 | 1.9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 7 | 101 | 14.4 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 3 | 97 | 32.3 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 3 | -6 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Davis | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jackie Marshall | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ochaun Mathis | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 45 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 44 |

