Houston
Texans
6-5
60
FINAL
25
Green Bay
Packers
9-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Houston Texans defeated the Green Bay Packers 60-25 in Week 17 of the 2026 season. With playoff positioning on the line, the Texans showcased their offensive prowess, firmly establishing themselves as a formidable contender heading into the postseason.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud led the charge with an impressive 286 passing yards and four touchdown passes, highlighting his command of the game. Running back Israel Abanikanda was a force on the ground, racking up a staggering 318 rushing yards, while receiver Jeff Caldwell added to the offensive fireworks with 126 receiving yards. This trio was instrumental in the Texans' overwhelming offensive display.
Defensively, the Texans made their mark as well, with standout performances from Derek Stingley Jr., who recorded three interceptions, turning the tide in Houston's favor. The defense's ability to create turnovers and pressure the quarterback was critical, particularly in the first half when the Texans established a commanding lead. Will Anderson Jr. contributed with a sack, further disrupting Green Bay's offensive rhythm and solidifying Houston's dominance in this high-stakes matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 14 | 8 | 57% | 286 | 4 | 1 | 111.6 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 36 | 14 | 39% | 231 | 2 | 6 | 40.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Abanikanda | HB | 27 | 318 | 11.8 | 33 | 4 | 98 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 8 | 94 | 11.8 | 10 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 126 | 42.0 | 16 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 2 | 104 | 52.0 | 57 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 14 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 25 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 19 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Israel Abanikanda | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Owen Pappoe | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Woods | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Woodson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JJ Watt | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 42 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 48 |

