Texans at Jets
New York Jets 42, Houston Texans 14 · NoMutShit
Final Score
Texans 14 1 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Jets 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPButler McDowell 214 yds passingButler McDowell 117 yds rushingGarrett Wilson 74 yds receivingDavid Bailey 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 228 · 397Passing yards 203 · 214Rushing yards 25 · 183Completions 17/34 · 20/33Yards per carry 5.0 · 10.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a decisive Week 12 matchup, the New York Jets dominated the Houston Texans with a final score of 42-14, solidifying their playoff ambitions in the 2027 season. The win not only boosts the Jets' confidence but also places them firmly in the conversation as contenders in the AFC.
Quarterback Butler McDowell was the star of the night, showcasing his versatility by throwing for 214 yards and two touchdowns while also leading the team in rushing with 117 yards. His performance was complemented by wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who contributed significantly with 74 receiving yards, helping to keep the Jets' offense in sync throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Jets made their mark, particularly with David Bailey, who recorded three sacks, disrupting the Texans’ offensive flow. The turning point came early in the second half when Bailey's relentless pressure forced a crucial turnover, allowing the Jets to extend their lead and effectively seal the game. The Texans struggled to recover from that momentum shift, highlighting the Jets' balanced attack on both sides of the ball.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 13/28 | 46% | 184 | 1 | 2 | 50.2 |
| Graham MertzQB | 4/6 | 67% | 78 | 0 | 0 | 109.7 |
| Jets | ||||||
| Butler McDowellQB | 19/33 | 58% | 214 | 2 | 2 | 72.0 |
| Breece HallHB | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Woody MarksHB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jets | |||||||
| Butler McDowellQB | 7 | 117 | 16.7 | 11 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 9 | 63 | 7.0 | 22 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Jayden HigginsWR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 36 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 52 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 7 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Foster MoreauTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jets | |||||||
| Garrett WilsonWR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 21 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 51 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | — | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Nick PrattWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr.WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Calen BullockFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylin SmithCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jets | |||||
| David BaileyREDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Nakobe DeanSAM | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javonte PorterSS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah FitzpatrickSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan StukesFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Terrion ArnoldCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ben MorganWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr.DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Philip ChapmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad MumaSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin WallaceMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kiko MauigoaMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre CiscoCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jets | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 0/2 | 6 | 0 |