Stroud has 213 yards and TD as Texans improve playoff hopes with 26-3 win over Titans
— When the Houston Texans selected C.J. Stroud with the No. 2 pick in this year's draft, the consensus was that he'd turn this team around eventually.
National Football League
FINAL
Tennessee Titans
3
Houston Texans
26
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEN | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HOU | 3 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 26 |
Reliant Stadium · 71,517 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | @ Cincinnati Bengals | L 36-43 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Cleveland Browns | L 24-27 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Indianapolis Colts | W 26-20 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Houston Texans | L 3-26 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Baltimore Ravens | L 18-24 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 5:33 3-26
Ka'imi Fairbairn 51 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:35 3-23
Ka'imi Fairbairn 27 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 3-20
Nick Folk 53 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:17 0-20
Ka'imi Fairbairn 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:02 0-17
Sheldon Rankins 13 Yd Fumble Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 10:10 0-10
Brevin Jordan 12 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 7:17 0-3
Ka'imi Fairbairn 28 Yd Field Goal
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TEN
3 plays, 11 yards, 1:50 · End of Game
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HOU 1:50
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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TEN 3:51
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:42 · Punt
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HOU 5:33
4 plays, 2 yards, 2:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:33 3-26
Ka'imi Fairbairn 51 Yd Field Goal
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TEN 7:36
6 plays, 25 yards, 2:45 · Downs
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HOU 10:21
10 plays, 37 yards, 5:37 · Punt
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TEN 0:58
17 plays, 72 yards, 8:37 · Downs
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HOU 9:35
12 plays, 71 yards, 5:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:35 3-23
Ka'imi Fairbairn 27 Yd Field Goal
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TEN
6 plays, 43 yards, 1:11 · Field Goal
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HOU 1:11
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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TEN 2:01
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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HOU 4:17
7 plays, 44 yards, 2:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 3-20
Nick Folk 53 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:17 0-20
Ka'imi Fairbairn 38 Yd Field Goal
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TEN 7:15
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:47 · Punt
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TEN 10:02
1 play, -10 yards, 0:08 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:02 0-17
Sheldon Rankins 13 Yd Fumble Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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HOU 10:10
13 plays, 94 yards, 7:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:10 0-10
Brevin Jordan 12 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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TEN 2:40
9 plays, 27 yards, 4:37 · Punt
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HOU 7:17
13 plays, 58 yards, 6:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:17 0-3
Ka'imi Fairbairn 28 Yd Field Goal
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TEN 14:04
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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Team Stats
TEN
HOU
11
1st Downs
20
7
Passing 1st downs
12
3
Rushing 1st downs
7
1
1st downs from penalties
1
1-12
3rd down efficiency
3-11
2-4
4th down efficiency
0-0
53
Total Plays
61
187
Total Yards
312
3.5
Yards per Play
5.1
10
Total Drives
8
134
Passing
201
18/26
Comp/Att
24/32
4.2
Yards per pass
6.1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
6-50
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-12
53
Rushing
111
21
Rushing Attempts
28
2.5
Yards per rush
4.0
0-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-3
3-15
Penalties
1-6
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
26:49
Possession
33:11
Injuries
Houston Texans
- Reed Blankenship Out
- David Montgomery Out
- Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
- Jake Hummel Injured Reserve
- Jaylin Smith Injured Reserve
Tennessee Titans
- Tommy Townsend Out
- Tyjae Spears Out
- Carnell Tate Out
- Jaylon Jones Out
- Peter Skoronski Questionable
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