Houston
Texans
1-3
43
FINAL
29
Tennessee
Titans
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Houston Texans topped the Tennessee Titans 43-29 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to secure crucial conference standings, the Texans emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience throughout the game.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud led the charge for Houston, throwing for four touchdowns and delivering a stellar performance. Despite a strong outing from Tennessee's Cam Ward, who notched 261 passing yards, the Texans' offense proved too much to handle. Meanwhile, Wan'Dale Robinson shined for the Titans with 94 receiving yards, and Nick Singleton contributed 67 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Houston's scoring.
Defensively, the Texans were relentless, with Will Anderson Jr. dominating the pass rush, recording 2.5 sacks and applying constant pressure on Ward. Danielle Hunter's interception was a pivotal moment that shifted the momentum firmly in Houston's favor. With Kamari Lassiter leading the team in tackles, the Texans' defense played a crucial role in securing their commanding victory over the Titans.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 28 | 13 | 261 | 4 | 1 | 104.3 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 25 | 16 | 252 | 4 | 1 | 120.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 9 | 67 | 7.4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 7 | 48 | 6.9 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 79 | 79.0 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

