Titans at Texans
Tennessee Titans 43, Houston Texans 41 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Titans 43 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Texans 41 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPBrock Purdy 368 yds passingDavid Montgomery 99 yds rushingNico Collins 136 yds receivingReed Blankenship 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 490 · 368Passing yards 343 · 249Rushing yards 147 · 119Completions 19/34 · 15/27Yards per carry 4.8 · 5.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 19d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 matchup, the Tennessee Titans narrowly defeated the Houston Texans, 43-41, securing a crucial victory as they head into the playoffs. The stakes were high, with both teams fighting for positioning in the postseason, making this game a must-watch for fans and players alike.
Titans quarterback Brock Purdy was stellar, throwing for 368 yards and leading the offense with poise and precision. While the Texans' C.J. Stroud matched him in the passing department with three touchdowns, it was the Titans' balanced attack that proved decisive. David Montgomery of the Texans also showcased his skills on the ground, racking up 99 rushing yards, but it was the Titans' ability to make key plays through the air that ultimately secured their win.
Defensively, the Texans had several standout performances, including Reed Blankenship's two interceptions that kept the game competitive. However, the turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Titans' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing their offense to capitalize and secure the win. With Calen Bullock leading the defense with six tackles and Will Anderson Jr. contributing a sack, the Texans put up a strong fight, but it wasn't enough to hold off the Titans' late-game surge.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Titans | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 19/34 | 56% | 368 | 2 | 4 | 73.7 |
Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 15/27 | 56% | 262 | 3 | 1 | 110.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Titans | |||||||
| Tony PollardHB | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Daniel BellingerTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Texans | |||||||
| David MontgomeryHB | 18 | 99 | 5.5 | 20 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin RidleyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tyjae SpearsHB | 10 | 62 | 6.2 | 14 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Julius ChestnutHB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Titans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 5 | 136 | 27.2 | 76 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Tony PollardHB | 3 | 91 | 30.3 | 66 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Carnell TateWR | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 15 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Daniel BellingerTE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Gunnar HelmTE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
Texans | |||||||
| Calvin RidleyWR | 3 | 100 | 33.3 | 54 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 12 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Chimere DikeWR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 24 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Julius ChestnutHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyjae SpearsHB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Titans | |||||
| Alontae TaylorCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Cedric GrayWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-MyersDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric FaulkLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Oluwafemi OladejoREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr.MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milo EiflerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob MartinLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani HookerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody BartonSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Texans | |||||
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin SmithCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Owen PappoeWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson IIREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell BurgessFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony AdamsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Titans | |||
| Tommy TownsendP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/1 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Joey SlyeK | 2/2 | 3 | 48 |
