Texans at Commanders
Houston Texans 53, Washington Commanders 52 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Texans 53 7 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Commanders 52 7 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPJayden Daniels 443 yds passingDavid Montgomery 173 yds rushingJayden Reed 193 yds receivingCalen Bullock 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 588 · 574Passing yards 415 · 443Rushing yards 173 · 131Completions 14/27 · 22/38Yards per carry 13.3 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 34d ago
In a thrilling Week 14 showdown, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders with a final score of 53-52, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a high-stakes matchup. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but it was the Texans who ultimately emerged victorious in this nail-biter.
C.J. Stroud led the Texans with a remarkable performance, throwing for seven touchdowns, while David Montgomery dominated on the ground with 173 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Jayden Daniels of the Commanders put on a show of his own, racking up 443 passing yards and connecting with Jayden Reed for 193 receiving yards, keeping the game competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, Calen Bullock made a significant impact for the Texans, recording seven total tackles and an interception that proved crucial in maintaining the lead. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Bullock's interception halted a potential game-winning drive for the Commanders, allowing Houston to hold on for the win in this electrifying contest.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | 7 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 53 |
| Commanders | 7 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 52 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 14/27 | 52% | 415 | 7 | 4 | 97.3 |
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 22/38 | 58% | 443 | 5 | 1 | 127.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| David MontgomeryHB | 13 | 173 | 13.3 | 36 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 22 | 120 | 5.5 | 25 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Israel AbanikandaHB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 6 | 178 | 29.7 | 44 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 4 | 157 | 39.3 | 59 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 10 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jayden ReedWR | 6 | 193 | 32.2 | 22 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 9 | 126 | 14.0 | 27 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 8 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Calen BullockFS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aiden FisherWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus IngramCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick CrossFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua JosephsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo ChenalWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Trevor NowaskeSAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius RushCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/1 | 5 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 0/1 | 4 | 0 |