Houston
Texans
3-1
31
FINAL
13
Tennessee
Titans
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 5 matchup, the Houston Texans defeated the Tennessee Titans 31-13, solidifying their position in the competitive AFC South. The Texans showcased their offensive prowess and defensive discipline, leaving the Titans struggling to keep pace throughout the contest.
Leading the charge for Houston was quarterback C.J. Stroud, who threw for 239 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating both accuracy and poise in the pocket. Running back David Montgomery contributed a solid ground game with 71 rushing yards, while wide receiver Nico Collins was a standout in the air, racking up 99 receiving yards.
Houston's defense was equally impressive, with Azeez Al-Shaair leading the team with seven total tackles, showcasing their ability to stifle the Titans' offensive efforts. Danielle Hunter made his presence felt with two sacks, applying constant pressure on Tennessee's quarterback. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when Calen Bullock intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in the Texans' favor and paving the way for their commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 23 | 13 | 239 | 2 | 2 | 85.2 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 21 | 11 | 226 | 1 | 1 | 86.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 11 | 71 | 6.5 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 8 | 42 | 5.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | -8 | -8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 7 | 99 | 14.1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Erick Hunter | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Fisher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 55 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 56 |

