Houston
Texans
3-1
48
FINAL
21
Tennessee
Titans
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Houston Texans dominated the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 48-21, marking a decisive victory in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Texans solidify their position in the playoff race, while the Titans struggle to find their footing in a competitive division.
Zach Wilson showcased his passing prowess, throwing for 360 yards and leading the Texans' offense with precision. Nico Collins was a standout receiver, racking up 134 yards and providing key support on several crucial drives. Jaylen Warren contributed in the ground game, adding 56 rushing yards, while Cam Ward managed two touchdowns for the Titans, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Houston's explosive attack.
Defensively, the Texans made their presence felt, with Danielle Hunter recording two sacks to disrupt the Titans' rhythm. Reed Blankenship's interception was a pivotal moment, halting Tennessee's momentum and shifting the game's tide firmly in Houston's favor. The Texans' defense played a crucial role in their victory, consistently applying pressure and forcing errors that the Titans could not overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Wilson | QB | 27 | 19 | 70% | 360 | 2 | 0 | 137.4 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 41 | 18 | 44% | 297 | 2 | 1 | 74.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 11 | 56 | 5.1 | 18 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 9 | 10 | 1.1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Zach Wilson | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 6 | 134 | 22.3 | 50 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 50 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 6 | 80 | 13.3 | 23 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 24 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 21 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 18 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 17 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 11 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 45 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

