New Orleans
Saints
6-3
34
FINAL
62
Houston
Texans
5-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an explosive Week 10 matchup, the Houston Texans topped the New Orleans Saints 62-34, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With this victory, the Texans showcased their offensive prowess and resilience, proving they are a force to be reckoned with in the 2027 season.
Leading the charge for Houston was quarterback C.J. Stroud, who delivered a jaw-dropping performance with 487 passing yards and seven touchdown passes. His standout connection with Nico Collins, who racked up 349 receiving yards, played a crucial role in the Texans' offensive onslaught. Woody Marks added to the ground game with 86 rushing yards, contributing to a well-rounded attack that kept the Saints' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Texans also made their mark, with Will Anderson Jr. recording 1.5 sacks and Calen Bullock grabbing two interceptions, both pivotal in shifting momentum. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Bullock’s second interception thwarted a potential Saints scoring drive, allowing Houston to extend their lead and maintain control of the game. Overall, it was a comprehensive team effort that highlighted Houston's strengths on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 30 | 19 | 63% | 487 | 7 | 1 | 132.6 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 29 | 12 | 41% | 192 | 4 | 2 | 74.9 |
| Spencer Rattler | QB | 11 | 3 | 27% | 79 | 1 | 2 | 47.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woody Marks | HB | 13 | 86 | 6.6 | 23 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 7 | 59 | 8.4 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ashton House | HB | 9 | 45 | 5.0 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 9 | 349 | 38.8 | 93 | 4 | 66 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 19 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 17 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 75 | 75.0 | 22 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 21 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ashton House | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Taylor | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tracy Brown | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Jacobs | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquise Rivers | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 8 | 49 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

