Minnesota
Vikings
6-8
35
FINAL
70
Houston
Texans
13-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 4d ago
In a stunning display of offensive prowess, the Houston Texans topped the Minnesota Vikings 70-35 in Week 16 of the 2028 season. With playoff implications on the line, Houston showcased their dominance, solidifying their position in the postseason race with this commanding victory. Leading the charge for the Texans was quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for an astonishing 610 yards and lit up the scoreboard with eight touchdown passes. Nyck Harbor emerged as his favorite target, racking up an incredible 421 receiving yards, making big plays and stretching the field for his team. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane put in a strong effort for Minnesota, rushing for 140 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Houston's offensive explosion. Defensively, the Texans made their mark with a relentless pass rush, highlighted by Myles Garrett's remarkable 5.5 sacks, which disrupted Minnesota's game plan throughout the contest. The turning point came late in the first half when a critical sack by Garrett led to a turnover, allowing Houston to capitalize and extend their lead. Daniel Harris contributed with seven tackles, helping to keep the Vikings' offense in check as Houston's defense played a vital role in this one-sided affair.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Taylen GreenQB382463%61081135.4
Jayden DanielsQB251560%32021114.1
Matthew GoldenWR01—000—
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
De'Von AchaneHB231406.1313310
Jayden DanielsQB22713.520240
Harlem BerryHB166.03060
Rasheen AliHB210.51010
Taylen GreenQB111.0—110
Tommy TrembleTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Nyck HarborWR1042142.1525870
Tommy TrembleTE312341.0852880
Ryan WingoWR57515.0161240
De'Von AchaneHB45914.8560210
Oscar DelpTE35117.0130290
Nyziah HunterWR24924.510330
Colston LovelandTE34916.3191250
Rashid ShaheedWR23919.590280
Omar Cooper Jr.WR33110.3181180
Harlem BerryHB2178.570100
Jared WileyTE11717.050170
Matthew GoldenWR1-1-1.02000
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Myles GarrettDT65.5000
Aaron DonaldREDG43.5000
Yasir AbdullahSAM42000
Daniel HarrisCB70000
Zyon McCollumSS20100
Quintavius JohnsonLEDG21.5000
Koi PerichFS40000
Eli BowenCB40000
Cam HeywardDT11.5000
Xavier FilsaimeFS00100
Jalen RamseyCB20001
Karon PruntyCB20001
Jailin WalkerMIKE20001
Treydan StukesSS20001
Sauce GardnerCB20000
Taylor WeinLEDG10000
Cam HartCB10000
Shaun DolacMIKE10000
Carmycah GlassMIKE10000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Tyler BassK0010
Chase McLaughlinP00100