Houston
Texans
2-2
47
FINAL
37
Tennessee
Titans
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 showdown, the Houston Texans outlasted the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 47-37. Both teams entered the game looking to secure a pivotal victory, but it was Houston that emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and resilience.
C.J. Stroud delivered a standout performance for the Texans, throwing for an impressive 466 yards and six touchdown passes, cementing his status as a top quarterback in the league. Nico Collins was his primary target, racking up a staggering 252 receiving yards and finding the end zone multiple times. Meanwhile, Tony Pollard led the Titans on the ground with 43 rushing yards, but it was Houston's aerial attack that dominated the scoring.
On the defensive side, the Titans' Jeffery Simmons made his presence felt with 3.5 sacks, applying pressure throughout the game. However, the Texans' defense came up big at a crucial moment, with Azeez Al-Shaair intercepting a pass that shifted momentum late in the contest. This play proved pivotal, allowing Houston to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 28 | 19 | 466 | 6 | 0 | 150.2 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 38 | 22 | 437 | 5 | 1 | 126.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | HB | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 8 | 31 | 3.9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 6 | 252 | 42.0 | 3 | 52 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 6 | 120 | 20.0 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 4 | 102 | 25.5 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 1 | 35 | 1 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaevon Merriweather | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aiden Fisher | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerrick Reed II | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 51 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 43 |

