Houston
Texans
1-3
24
FINAL
35
Tennessee
Titans
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Tennessee Titans topped the Houston Texans with a final score of 35-24, solidifying their position in the competitive AFC South. This victory not only showcased the Titans' offensive firepower but also put them in prime position for the rest of the season as they continue to chase playoff aspirations.
Leading the charge for Tennessee was quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for an impressive 354 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to connect with his targets effectively. Calvin Ridley was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 144 yards and proving to be a key asset on crucial downs. Meanwhile, Nick Singleton provided the ground support with a solid 52 rushing yards, helping to balance the Titans' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Titans made impactful plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Anthony Hill Jr. led the team with seven total tackles, contributing to a relentless effort against the Texans' offense. Jermaine Johnson II added to the pressure with 1.5 sacks, while Reed Blankenship's interception for Houston marked a brief moment of hope. However, the Titans' defensive unit ultimately contained the Texans, particularly during the second half, sealing the game and ensuring their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 40 | 21 | 354 | 4 | 4 | 76.4 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 45 | 24 | 245 | 1 | 0 | 76.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 15 | 52 | 3.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 3 | 144 | 48.0 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 8 | 114 | 14.3 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 8 | 103 | 12.9 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackie Marshall | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Elliott | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21 |

