Texans at Titans
Tennessee Titans 38, Houston Texans 17 · MPro | Express League
Final Score
Texans 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Titans 38 4 TD · 3 FG · 3 XPJared Goff 291 yds passingKyren Williams 84 yds rushingDK Metcalf 89 yds receivingCamryn Bynum 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 352 · 447Passing yards 242 · 291Rushing yards 110 · 156Completions 18/33 · 23/33Yards per carry 5.2 · 5.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 52d ago
In a decisive Week 5 showdown, the Tennessee Titans toppled the Houston Texans with a final score of 38-17. This victory not only boosts the Titans' momentum but also places them firmly in the playoff conversation as the season progresses.
Jared Goff led the Titans' offense with a stellar performance, throwing for 291 yards and connecting on key passes that kept the Texans' defense on its heels. Kyren Williams added a strong ground game with 84 rushing yards, while C.J. Stroud of the Texans delivered two touchdown passes, showcasing his potential despite the loss. DK Metcalf was a bright spot for Houston, racking up 89 receiving yards but ultimately falling short of making a significant impact on the scoreboard.
Defensively, the Titans made critical plays that shifted the game's momentum, highlighted by Jaylon Johnson's interception. Camryn Bynum also contributed with a sack, disrupting Stroud's rhythm and forcing the Texans into tough situations. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Johnson’s pick set up a quick touchdown, giving the Titans a comfortable lead they would not relinquish.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 18/33 | 55% | 242 | 2 | 2 | 73.0 |
| Titans | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 23/33 | 70% | 291 | 1 | 1 | 94.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 14 | 76 | 5.4 | 25 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Will ShipleyHB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 18 | 84 | 4.7 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 7 | 50 | 7.1 | 17 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Israel AbanikandaHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael MayerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 19 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 5 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Tutu AtwellWR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||||
| Michael PittmanWR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 19 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 24 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 26 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 25 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Michael MayerTE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Derwin James JrSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tuli TuipulotuLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| JT WoodsFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt MilanoWILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonard WilliamsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon JrWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron BrowningLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.J. HillDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||
| Camryn BynumFS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marlon HumphreyCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Hines-AllenREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan LewisCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keeanu BentonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon BriggsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun BentleyMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 1/1 | 2 | 30 |
| Titans | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 3/3 | 3 | 42 |