Houston
Texans
2-6
23
FINAL
17
Cleveland
Browns
3-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns 23-17 in Week 10 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Texans who ultimately came out on top, securing a crucial victory.
On the offensive side, Taylen Green of the Browns shone brightly, throwing for 238 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead his team down the field. Meanwhile, David Montgomery of the Texans proved to be a formidable force on the ground, racking up 108 rushing yards and solidifying his role as a key offensive weapon. Zay Flowers also made his mark for Cleveland, contributing 75 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Texans made critical plays that influenced the outcome, highlighted by Calen Bullock's interception, which shifted momentum in Houston's favor. The Browns' Joey Bosa was a disruptive presence, recording two sacks, but it was Houston's ability to withstand pressure and make pivotal stops that ultimately sealed their victory. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Bullock's interception prevented a potential game-tying drive, allowing the Texans to run out the clock and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 35 | 16 | 46% | 238 | 2 | 3 | 51.8 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 33 | 14 | 42% | 178 | 0 | 0 | 59.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 20 | 108 | 5.4 | 49 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 20 | 79 | 4.0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 6 | 21 | 3.5 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zay Flowers | WR | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 45 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 24 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 30 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Joey Bosa | DT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 50 |

