Houston
Texans
0-4
19
FINAL
45
Tennessee
Titans
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Tennessee Titans topped the Houston Texans 45-19 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With this decisive victory, the Titans further solidified their position in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive firepower against a struggling Texans squad.
Quarterback Drake Maye was the standout for Tennessee, throwing for 273 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating poise and precision throughout the game. He found his favorite target, Chigoziem Okonkwo, who exploded for 178 receiving yards, consistently creating separation and making big plays downfield. The Titans' offense thrived, scoring at will and keeping the pressure on Houston's defense.
Defensively, the Titans were equally effective, with Devonte Wyatt leading the charge with five total tackles. Though the Titans did not record any interceptions, their ability to limit the Texans' scoring opportunities was crucial. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Tennessee scored two quick touchdowns, opening up a lead that the Texans never recovered from, ultimately sealing the outcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 23 | 16 | 70% | 273 | 3 | 1 | 130.9 |
| Joe Montana | QB | 32 | 22 | 69% | 264 | 2 | 2 | 88.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Dickerson | HB | 13 | 69 | 5.3 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Bo Jackson | HB | 8 | 53 | 6.6 | 16 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Joe Montana | QB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 7 | 178 | 25.4 | 126 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 6 | 125 | 20.8 | 47 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 32 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Sterling Sharpe | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Eric Dickerson | HB | 7 | 25 | 3.6 | 42 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Bo Jackson | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Polamalu | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Murray Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Woodson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 28 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 3 | 1 | 44 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

