Texans at Titans
Houston Texans 38, Tennessee Titans 23 · Madden Top Vultures
Final Score
Texans 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Titans 23 2 TD · 3 FG · 2 XPAidan Knight 367 yds passingKenneth Walker 51 yds rushingMalik Nabers 158 yds receivingRobert Spillane 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 442 · 406Passing yards 367 · 290Rushing yards 75 · 116Completions 21/27 · 28/41Yards per carry 3.4 · 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a decisive Week 11 matchup, the Houston Texans topped the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 38-23, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2027 season. Houston showcased their dominance on the road, translating their offensive firepower into a critical victory against a division rival.
Aidan Knight was the star of the night for the Texans, throwing for an impressive 367 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy and a powerful arm. Malik Nabers was his favorite target, racking up 158 receiving yards, while Kenneth Walker led the Titans' ground game with just 51 rushing yards, highlighting the Texans' defensive prowess in limiting Tennessee’s offensive options.
Defensively, the Texans made their mark with Robert Spillane leading the charge with nine total tackles, while T.J. Tampa added an interception that shifted the momentum. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Tampa's pick set up another touchdown for Houston, giving them a comfortable lead that the Titans could never recover from. The Texans’ ability to stifle the Titans' offense and capitalize on turnovers proved crucial in their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| Aidan KnightQB | 21/27 | 78% | 367 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Titans | ||||||
| Riley LeonardQB | 28/41 | 68% | 290 | 2 | 1 | 94.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Khari BlasingameFB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Zac CobbsHB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Aidan KnightQB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Malik NabersWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Titans | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 13 | 51 | 3.9 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 26 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Riley LeonardQB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell JenningsHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Malik NabersWR | 4 | 158 | 39.5 | 123 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 10 | 110 | 11.0 | 9 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Brandon AiyukWR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tanner McLachlanTE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||||
| Rashee RiceWR | 6 | 111 | 18.5 | 86 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Garrett WilsonWR | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 7 | 42 | 6.0 | 43 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy TaylorMIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. TampaCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis JonesDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ochaun MathisSAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy ButlerFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion YoungLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi OladejoREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon RobertsMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McGuireLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob WellsMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian LoveSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith JrLEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. SandersDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West WeeksMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Drake RodriguezDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 1/1 | 5 | 24 |
| Titans | |||
| Cade YorkK | 3/3 | 2 | 43 |