Tennessee
Titans
3-4
31
FINAL
7
Houston
Texans
3-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Tennessee Titans topped the Houston Texans 31-7 in Week 9 of the 2027 season. This victory not only boosts the Titans' playoff hopes but also reinforces their dominance in the division, showcasing their ability to control the game from start to finish.
Quarterback Cam Ward led the Titans' offense with a stellar outing, throwing for 192 yards and two touchdowns. He connected frequently with standout receiver Carnell Tate, who racked up an impressive 125 receiving yards, proving to be a consistent threat downfield. Despite a modest ground game, Nick Singleton contributed with 26 rushing yards, helping to keep the Texans' defense honest.
Defensively, the Titans were relentless, led by Anthony Hill Jr., who recorded two sacks, putting pressure on the Texans' quarterback throughout the game. Joshua Williams also made his mark with a timely interception, further stifling the Texans' offensive efforts. The turning point came early in the second half when the Titans forced a turnover, setting the stage for a quick touchdown that effectively sealed the game and left Houston reeling.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 17 | 12 | 71% | 192 | 2 | 0 | 147.1 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 16 | 9 | 56% | 147 | 1 | 2 | 68.4 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 9 | 26 | 2.9 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 125 | 31.3 | 64 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 7 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 32 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arion Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bo Mascoe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 33 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

