Houston
Texans
7-1
38
FINAL
27
Cleveland
Browns
5-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-stakes matchup, the Houston Texans topped the Cleveland Browns 38-27, solidifying their playoff aspirations in Week 10 of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to bolster their postseason positioning, but it was the Texans who emerged victorious, showcasing a potent offensive performance.
Leading the charge for Houston was quarterback C.J. Stroud, who threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns, proving to be a dynamic playmaker. Running back David Montgomery complemented the passing attack with a strong ground game, racking up 108 rushing yards. Kayshon Boutte was a standout target, catching passes for a staggering 213 yards, making pivotal plays that kept the Texans' offense rolling.
Defensively, the Texans made key stops at crucial moments, including an interception by Kamari Lassiter that shifted momentum in their favor. Meanwhile, the Browns struggled to contain Houston's explosive offense, despite a solid performance from linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, who registered two sacks. The turning point came in the second half when Houston’s defense forced a turnover that allowed Stroud and the offense to extend their lead, ultimately sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 42 | 28 | 338 | 3 | 0 | 114.9 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 33 | 14 | 179 | 1 | 1 | 57.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 18 | 108 | 6.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 11 | 59 | 5.4 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 8 | 38 | 4.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Raheim Sanders | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 11 | 213 | 19.4 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 1 | 70 | 2 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Xavier Hutchinson | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Barnett | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalia Davis | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 57 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 41 |

