Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-2
22
FINAL
29
Houston
Texans
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a score of 29-22. This victory keeps the Texans competitive in their division as they look to build momentum for the remainder of the season. The Buccaneers fought valiantly but fell just short in a game that showcased strong performances from both sides.
Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers with impressive passing numbers, racking up 313 yards through the air, while Emeka Egbuka emerged as his top target, amassing 206 receiving yards. On the other side, C.J. Stroud displayed his prowess by throwing for two touchdowns, helping to secure the Texans' victory. Kewan Lacy also contributed significantly with 73 rushing yards, providing a balanced offensive attack for Houston.
Defensively, the Texans made critical plays when it mattered most, with Kamari Lassiter recording two interceptions that shifted the momentum of the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Lassiter's second pick halted a potential game-tying drive for the Buccaneers, allowing Houston to run out the clock and secure the win. The Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield Jr. led his team with 10 tackles, but it was the Texans' timely defense that ultimately sealed their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 42 | 22 | 52% | 313 | 1 | 2 | 64.8 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 33 | 19 | 58% | 172 | 2 | 0 | 91.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 13 | 73 | 5.6 | 33 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 19 | 59 | 3.1 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 14 | 58 | 4.1 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Luke Wysong | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 12 | 206 | 17.2 | 98 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 21 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 6 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cade Stover | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | SS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sabastian Harsh | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheed Biles | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hayes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 54 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 3 | 1 | 39 |

