Houston
Texans
1-3
6
FINAL
51
Tennessee
Titans
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Tennessee Titans crushed the Houston Texans 51-6 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams as the Titans sought to solidify their position in the playoff race while the Texans aimed to bounce back from a disappointing start to the season.
Taylen Green led the Titans' offensive onslaught, throwing for 287 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his prowess as a top-tier quarterback. Carnell Tate was his favorite target, racking up 140 receiving yards and finding the end zone, while Jalen Milroe of the Texans carried the ball well, finishing with 91 rushing yards despite the lopsided score.
The Titans' defense played a pivotal role in the victory, with Kevin Winston Jr. recording six total tackles and an interception that shifted momentum early in the game. Harold Perkins Jr. added two sacks, applying relentless pressure on the Texans' offense. The turning point came in the second quarter when Winston's interception led to a quick touchdown, effectively sealing the Texans' fate and propelling the Titans to a commanding win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 18 | 10 | 287 | 3 | 1 | 116.8 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 32 | 14 | 225 | 1 | 7 | 38.6 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 13 | 37 | 2.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 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 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 6 | -10 | -1.7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnell Tate | WR | 3 | 140 | 46.7 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 0 | 49 | 1 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Michael Trigg | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | SAM | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackie Marshall | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 57 |

