Texans at Packers
Green Bay Packers 17, Houston Texans 13 · New World League
Final Score
Texans 13 2 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Packers 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPJordan Love 138 yds passingDavid Montgomery 184 yds rushingTucker Kraft 47 yds receivingZaire Franklin 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 291 · 258Passing yards 104 · 138Rushing yards 187 · 120Completions 9/16 · 13/17Yards per carry 13.4 · 6.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 24d ago
In a tightly contested Week 17 matchup, the Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the Houston Texans by a score of 17-13. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Packers who emerged victorious, securing their postseason hopes.
On the offensive side, C.J. Stroud of the Texans threw for a touchdown, but it was David Montgomery who stole the show with an impressive 184 rushing yards, showcasing his ability to move the chains. Jordan Love managed the game effectively for the Packers, passing for 138 yards while Tucker Kraft contributed significantly with 47 receiving yards, ensuring the offense found just enough rhythm to secure the win.
Defensively, the Packers were led by Kenny Moore II, who tallied four total tackles and helped stifle the Texans' attack. The game’s turning point came when Zaire Franklin recorded a crucial sack that shifted momentum back to Green Bay late in the fourth quarter, allowing them to hold off a late surge from Houston and clinch the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 9/16 | 56% | 115 | 1 | 2 | 60.1 |
| Packers | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 13/17 | 76% | 138 | 0 | 1 | 75.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| David MontgomeryHB | 12 | 184 | 15.3 | 71 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 30 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Josh JacobsHB | 11 | 48 | 4.4 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| MarShawn LloydHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Tucker KraftTE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Josh JacobsHB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tank DellWR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jonnu SmithTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Calen BullockFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Packers | |||||
| Zaire FranklinMIKE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore IICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon BullardSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin St-JusteCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan WilliamsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van NessLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Keisean NixonCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick NiemannMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon ClowneyLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon HargraveDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Packers | |||
| Trey SmackK | 1/1 | 2 | 30 |