Houston
Texans
5-3
44
FINAL
25
Cleveland
Browns
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Houston Texans beat the Cleveland Browns 44-25 in Week 10 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Texans showcased their offensive prowess, solidifying their position in the hunt for postseason glory.
Leading the charge for Houston was quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who threw for an impressive 325 yards, while Woody Marks contributed significantly on the ground with 89 rushing yards. On the other side, Jalen Hurts kept the Browns competitive with two touchdown passes, and Tetairoa McMillan emerged as a reliable target, racking up 97 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Texans made their mark with Nohl Williams snagging an interception that shifted momentum in the game. The Browns’ defense, led by Frankie Luvu's eight tackles and Abdul Carter’s dominant 2.5 sacks, kept the pressure on, but it was Houston's ability to capitalize on key turnovers that proved decisive. The Texans consistently found ways to score, ultimately sealing the victory and leaving the Browns looking for answers as they prepare for their next matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 31 | 24 | 77% | 325 | 2 | 0 | 131.7 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 40 | 23 | 57% | 287 | 2 | 1 | 86.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woody Marks | HB | 18 | 89 | 4.9 | 51 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 13 | 47 | 3.6 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Will Shipley | HB | 9 | 20 | 2.2 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Skyy Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 97 | 32.3 | 71 | 1 | 70 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 11 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 8 | 95 | 11.9 | 27 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 22 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Skyy Moore | WR | 1 | 71 | 71.0 | 63 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Will Shipley | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Kinlaw | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quandre Diggs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 57 |
| Jason Myers | K | 3 | 4 | 5 | 51 |

