Tennessee
Titans
9-7
14
FINAL
20
Houston
Texans
12-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Houston Texans held off the Tennessee Titans, securing a 20-14 victory in a crucial Week 18 matchup that showcased both teams' playoff aspirations. With the win, the Texans solidified their position in the postseason, while the Titans faced a disappointing end to their season.
Quarterback Joe Milton led the charge for Houston, throwing for 280 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating a strong command of the offense. His favorite target, Andre Johnson, put on a show with an impressive 181 receiving yards, making several key catches that kept the chains moving and the Titans' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Chris Johnson managed to lead the Titans' rushing efforts with 47 yards, but it wasn't enough to tip the scales in their favor.
Defensively, the Texans were dominant, with Jalen Carter making a significant impact by racking up 7 total tackles and 2.5 sacks. His relentless pressure on the Titans' quarterback was a game-changer, disrupting their offensive rhythm throughout the contest. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Brian Cushing intercepted a critical pass, sealing the game for Houston and highlighting their defensive prowess on this pivotal Sunday.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 28 | 16 | 57% | 280 | 2 | 3 | 75.5 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 28 | 16 | 57% | 211 | 1 | 1 | 78.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | HB | 20 | 47 | 2.4 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 20 | 43 | 2.1 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andre Johnson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Johnson | WR | 7 | 181 | 25.9 | 95 | 2 | 87 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 62 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 10 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Calvin Johnson | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Gabe Davis | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Carter | DT | 7 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | LEDG | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Cushing | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| samari Rolle | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Felix Anudike-Uzomah | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 45 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |

