Titans at Texans
Houston Texans 30, Tennessee Titans 24 · New World League
Final Score
Titans 24 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Texans 30 4 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPCam Ward 310 yds passingDavid Montgomery 186 yds rushingCarnell Tate 128 yds receivingWill Anderson Jr 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 368 · 451Passing yards 288 · 265Rushing yards 80 · 186Completions 18/32 · 12/27Yards per carry 4.3 · 10.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 22d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 matchup, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 30-24, securing their spot in the postseason. This victory was crucial for Houston as they looked to solidify their playoff positioning in the competitive AFC South.
C.J. Stroud showcased his prowess under center for the Texans, throwing for two touchdowns while efficiently managing the offense. David Montgomery was the standout on the ground, racking up an impressive 186 rushing yards, proving to be a game-changer. For the Titans, Cam Ward delivered a strong performance with 310 passing yards and Carnell Tate made significant contributions through the air with 128 receiving yards.
Defensively, Will Anderson Jr. was a force for the Texans, leading the team with four total tackles and two sacks, making key plays that disrupted the Titans' rhythm. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Kamari Lassiter intercepted a pass, thwarting a potential game-tying drive from Tennessee. Houston's defensive resilience ultimately helped seal the victory and propel them into the playoffs.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | ||||||
| Cam WardQB | 18/32 | 56% | 310 | 2 | 3 | 71.0 |
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 12/27 | 44% | 265 | 2 | 2 | 73.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||||||
| Cam WardQB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| David MontgomeryHB | 18 | 186 | 10.3 | 139 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tony PollardHB | 8 | 63 | 7.9 | 8 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||||||
| Carnell TateWR | 8 | 128 | 16.0 | 22 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 22 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 7 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Gunnar HelmTE | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 11 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Daniel BellingerTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 25 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Foster MoreauTE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tank DellWR | 3 | 112 | 37.3 | 67 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 12 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Tony PollardHB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||||
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| John Franklin-MyersDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua WilliamsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani HookerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Cody BartonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu BentonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson IIREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi OladejoREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus HarrisCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric FaulkLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Texans | |||||
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen BullockFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Bobby WagnerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik HarrisonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon ClowneyLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen PappoeWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony AdamsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||
| Tommy TownsendP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/2 | 3 | 40 |
| Other | |||
| Joey SlyeK | 1/3 | 3 | 46 |