Stroud has 5 TDs and rookie-record 470 yards passing to lift Texans past Bucs 39-37
— Down by four with less than a minute to go Sunday, rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud had complete confidence that he could rally the Houston Texans to a victory.
National Football League
FINAL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
37
Houston Texans
39
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 10 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 37 |
| HOU | 7 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 39 |
Reliant Stadium · 70,785 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Atlanta Falcons | W 16-0 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Carolina Panthers | W 43-13 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | L 19-26 | NFL |
| 10/8/26 | @ Dallas Cowboys | W 24-16 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Green Bay Packers | L 14-17 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:06 37-39
Tank Dell 15 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 0:46 37-33
Cade Otton 14 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Field Goal 8:45 30-33
Dare Ogunbowale 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:43 30-30
Rachaad White 1 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 14:11 23-30
Dalton Schultz 9 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (C.J. Stroud Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 5:59 23-22
Tank Dell 29 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 9:23 23-16
Chase McLaughlin 55 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:20 20-16
Noah Brown 75 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 12:38 20-10
Chase McLaughlin 49 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:17 17-10
Ka'imi Fairbairn 50 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:05 17-7
Rachaad White 1 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 2:13 10-7
Cade Otton 3 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 9:10 3-7
Nico Collins 14 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 12:56 3-0
Chase McLaughlin 35 Yd Field Goal
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TB
1 play, 15 yards, 0:06 · Fumble
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HOU 0:06
6 plays, 75 yards, 0:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:06 37-39
Tank Dell 15 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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TB 0:46
10 plays, 61 yards, 3:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:46 37-33
Cade Otton 14 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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HOU 4:27
3 plays, -14 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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TB 7:11
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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HOU 8:45
7 plays, 64 yards, 2:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:45 30-33
Dare Ogunbowale 29 Yd Field Goal
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TB 11:43
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:43 30-30
Rachaad White 1 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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HOU 14:11
9 plays, 52 yards, 4:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:11 23-30
Dalton Schultz 9 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (C.J. Stroud Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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TB 3:37
3 plays, -9 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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HOU 5:59
6 plays, 79 yards, 3:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:59 23-22
Tank Dell 29 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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TB 9:23
6 plays, 38 yards, 2:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:23 23-16
Chase McLaughlin 55 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 12:20
1 play, 75 yards, 0:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:20 20-16
Noah Brown 75 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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TB 12:38
7 plays, 42 yards, 2:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:38 20-10
Chase McLaughlin 49 Yd Field Goal
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HOU
6 plays, 29 yards, 3:00 · End of Half
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TB 3:00
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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HOU 5:17
10 plays, 43 yards, 3:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:17 17-10
Ka'imi Fairbairn 50 Yd Field Goal
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TB 9:05
6 plays, 40 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:05 17-7
Rachaad White 1 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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HOU 12:03
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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TB 14:11
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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HOU 1:07
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:06 · Punt
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TB 2:13
13 plays, 75 yards, 6:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:13 10-7
Cade Otton 3 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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HOU 9:10
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:10 3-7
Nico Collins 14 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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TB 12:56
5 plays, 25 yards, 1:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:56 3-0
Chase McLaughlin 35 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 14:38
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:22 · Fumble
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
TB
HOU
21
1st Downs
26
10
Passing 1st downs
22
8
Rushing 1st downs
2
3
1st downs from penalties
2
3-13
3rd down efficiency
3-11
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
63
Total Plays
62
332
Total Yards
496
5.3
Yards per Play
8.0
12
Total Drives
12
251
Passing
443
21/30
Comp/Att
30/42
7.8
Yards per pass
9.8
0
Interceptions thrown
0
2-14
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-27
81
Rushing
53
31
Rushing Attempts
17
2.6
Yards per rush
3.1
4-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
9-90
Penalties
9-115
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
31:20
Possession
28:40
Injuries
Houston Texans
- Reed Blankenship Out
- David Montgomery Out
- Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
- Jake Hummel Injured Reserve
- Jaylin Smith Injured Reserve
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Emeka Egbuka Questionable
- Jalen McMillan Injured Reserve
- Yaya Diaby Out
- Josh Hayes Injured Reserve
- Christian Rozeboom Injured Reserve
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