Texans at Titans
Houston Texans 28, Tennessee Titans 24 · War Room
Final Score
Texans 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Titans 24 2 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPJayden Daniels 173 yds passingJames Cook III 164 yds rushingJayden Reed 98 yds receivingQuincy Williams 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 312 · 223Passing yards 148 · 86Rushing yards 164 · 137Completions 19/25 · 9/16Yards per carry 10.3 · 7.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 22h ago
In a thrilling Week 5 matchup of the 2026 season, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans, finishing with a final score of 28 to 24. This victory was crucial for the Texans as they continue to establish themselves in the competitive landscape of the league.
The offensive standout for Houston was Jayden Daniels, who not only passed for 173 yards but also threw a touchdown, showcasing his efficiency under pressure. However, it was James Cook III who dominated on the ground, racking up an impressive 164 rushing yards, while Jayden Reed led the receiving corps with 98 yards. This high-powered offense proved to be the difference-maker in this closely contested affair.
Defensively, Mykel Williams made a significant impact for the Texans, recording 1.5 sacks that contributed to disrupting the Titans' rhythm. Despite Xavier Watts leading the Titans with four tackles, it was Houston's defense that made crucial plays at pivotal moments, including a key stop in the fourth quarter that turned the momentum in their favor. Ultimately, the Texans' blend of offensive firepower and timely defensive plays secured their hard-fought victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 19/25 | 76% | 173 | 1 | 0 | 107.5 |
| Titans | ||||||
| Jalen MilroeQB | 9/16 | 56% | 115 | 1 | 0 | 99.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 16 | 164 | 10.3 | 22 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 14 | 103 | 7.4 | 21 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jalen MilroeQB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Jayden ReedWR | 8 | 98 | 12.3 | 41 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Mark AndrewsTE | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Calvin AustinWR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 77 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cam SkatteboHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Mykel WilliamsREDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar StewartLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon MitchellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason PinnockSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick HunterWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon ClowneyLEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie HickmanFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jihaad CampbellMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylan FordMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ PayneSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. HendersonCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Titans | |||||
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx CrosbyLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony AdamsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan LewisCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred CollinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles OmenihuDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marco WilsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 0/1 | 4 | 0 |
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Titans | |||
| Nick FolkK | 1/2 | 3 | 37 |