National Football League

FINAL
Houston Texans 19
–
Atlanta Falcons 21
1st2nd3rd4thT
HOU363719
ATL7001421
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · 69,461 att.

Match Report

Desmond Ridder answers critics, Younghoe Koo kicks last-second field goal, Falcons edge Texans 21-19

— All the talk from Atlanta coach Arthur Smith the last two years about Desmond Ridder's poise and composure meant little until the quarterback demonstrated he could shine in the final minute with a game on the line.

Full story at ESPN →

Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
10/25/26 vs New York Giants L 21-27 NFL
10/18/26 @ Jacksonville Jaguars W 34-31 NFL
10/11/26 @ Tennessee Titans W 26-3 NFL
10/4/26 vs Dallas Cowboys L 30-34 NFL
9/27/26 @ Indianapolis Colts L 17-19 NFL
Full Schedule

Play by Play

Team Stats

HOU ATL
17
1st Downs
26
13
Passing 1st downs
18
3
Rushing 1st downs
8
1
1st downs from penalties
0
4-13
3rd down efficiency
7-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
58
Total Plays
74
313
Total Yards
447
5.4
Yards per Play
6.0
11
Total Drives
12
249
Passing
351
20/35
Comp/Att
29/38
7.1
Yards per pass
9.2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
64
Rushing
96
23
Rushing Attempts
36
2.8
Yards per rush
2.7
1-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-4
5-25
Penalties
7-55
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
24:28
Possession
35:32

Injuries

Atlanta Falcons

  • Beaux Collins Injured Reserve
  • James Pearce Jr. Questionable
  • Divine Deablo Questionable
  • Brian Robinson Jr. Out
  • Yasir Abdullah Injured Reserve

Houston Texans

  • Reed Blankenship Out
  • David Montgomery Out
  • Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
  • Jake Hummel Injured Reserve
  • Jaylin Smith Injured Reserve

NFL News

All news