Buccaneers at Texans
Houston Texans 40, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22 · NO BS 27 Reboot
Final Score
Buccaneers 22 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Texans 40 4 TD · 4 FG · 4 XPC.J. Stroud 312 yds passingKewan Lacy 101 yds rushingNico Collins 202 yds receivingDerek Stingley Jr 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 368 · 455Passing yards 251 · 312Rushing yards 117 · 143Completions 18/38 · 23/38Yards per carry 5.1 · 4.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
In an impressive display of offensive firepower, the Houston Texans topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 40-22 in Week 8 of the 2027 season. This victory not only boosts the Texans' playoff hopes but also showcases their ability to dominate at home, as they continue to build momentum in the league.
C.J. Stroud led the charge for Houston, throwing for 312 yards and two touchdowns, displaying precision and poise throughout the contest. Kewan Lacy added a strong ground game with 101 rushing yards, while Nico Collins dazzled with a remarkable 202 receiving yards, making critical catches that kept drives alive and put points on the board.
The Texans' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Derek Stingley Jr. standing out with seven tackles, two interceptions, and a relentless pursuit of the ball. Will Anderson Jr. contributed significantly with two sacks, applying constant pressure on the Buccaneers' quarterback. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter when Stingley Jr. intercepted a pass that shifted momentum firmly in Houston's favor, allowing them to take control and never look back.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| Texans | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 40 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| LaNorris SellersQB | 18/38 | 47% | 251 | 2 | 2 | 64.6 |
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 23/38 | 61% | 312 | 2 | 0 | 104.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 14 | 77 | 5.5 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Kenny GainwellHB | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| LaNorris SellersQB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Kewan LacyHB | 20 | 101 | 5.0 | 33 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Woody MarksHB | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ryan WingoWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 6 | 97 | 16.2 | 18 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 67 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Bauer SharpTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Deuce AlexanderWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 7 | 202 | 28.9 | 142 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Ryan WingoWR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cade StoverTE | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Eric Singleton JrWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kewan LacyHB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Xavier McKinneySS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte CapehartDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony SmithDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Princewill UmanmielenREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal AdamsWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey PorterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradyn SwinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan TurnerWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay JrSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 4/4 | 4 | 48 |