Texans at Packers
Houston Texans 29, Green Bay Packers 28 · Shake and Bake Vol 2
Final Score
Texans 29 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Packers 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPJordan Love 269 yds passingJosh Jacobs 92 yds rushingNico Collins 135 yds receivingCalen Bullock 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 386 · 397Passing yards 267 · 269Rushing yards 119 · 128Completions 19/32 · 22/37Yards per carry 4.3 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 22d ago
In a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 29-28, securing their playoff positioning in a tightly contested game. Both teams fought hard, but the Texans emerged victorious in a showdown that had significant implications for their postseason aspirations.
Offensively, C.J. Stroud led the Texans with two touchdown passes, while Nico Collins showcased his receiving prowess, racking up an impressive 135 yards. Meanwhile, Jordan Love of the Packers threw for 269 yards, connecting with his team on crucial drives, while Josh Jacobs added a solid 92 rushing yards to keep the ground game effective. The offensive fireworks kept fans on the edge of their seats all game long.
Defensively, Calen Bullock stood out for the Texans, recording seven total tackles, which proved vital in limiting the Packers’ scoring opportunities. The game turned in the fourth quarter when Houston's defense held firm, forcing a critical turnover that allowed the Texans to regain the lead. With pressure mounting, the Texans’ defensive resilience ultimately paved the way for their hard-fought victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 19/32 | 59% | 267 | 2 | 0 | 107.1 |
| Packers | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 22/37 | 59% | 269 | 1 | 0 | 90.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Joe MixonHB | 21 | 91 | 4.3 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | — | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Josh JacobsHB | 21 | 92 | 4.4 | 31 | 2 | 23 | 1 |
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan LoveQB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonnu SmithTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 5 | 135 | 27.0 | 58 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brevin JordanTE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Xavier HutchinsonWR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Joe MixonHB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Christian WatsonWR | 8 | 100 | 12.5 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 38 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh JacobsHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jonnu SmithTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Luke MusgraveTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Calen BullockFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus IngramCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden FisherWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake HansenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-JusteCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Javon HargraveDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyron JohnsonLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon CisseCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius RushCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon BullardSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Keisean NixonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffieSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte WyattDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington ValentineCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Packers | |||
| Trey SmackK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |