Houston
Texans
5-10
17
FINAL
34
Green Bay
Packers
6-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 matchup, the Green Bay Packers topped the Houston Texans by a score of 34-17, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season draws to a close. The Packers showcased their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity, setting the stage for an exciting postseason run.
Quarterback Jordan Love guided the Packers' offense effectively, tossing one touchdown pass while managing the game with poise. Running back Josh Jacobs was a key contributor, racking up 80 rushing yards, and receiver Kayshon Boutte put on a show for the Texans with 81 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Green Bay's balanced attack.
Defensively, the Packers made their mark with Evan Williams snagging an interception that shifted momentum in their favor. Will Anderson Jr. of the Texans, despite his standout performance with eight tackles and two sacks, couldn't turn the tide for Houston. The turning point came in the second quarter when Williams' interception led to a touchdown drive, giving Green Bay an insurmountable lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 42 | 25 | 60% | 233 | 1 | 4 | 43.1 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 26 | 15 | 58% | 161 | 1 | 0 | 88.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 17 | 80 | 4.7 | 37 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Jerome Ford | HB | 16 | 66 | 4.1 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 7 | 42 | 6.0 | 16 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 10 | 39 | 3.9 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| MarShawn Lloyd | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 9 | 81 | 9.0 | 22 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 22 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 34 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jerome Ford | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Skyy Moore | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karl Brooks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Hall | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 56 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25 |

