Playoff-bound Texans cruise to 23-14 win over the Titans, who land No. 1 draft pick
— The Houston Texans gave what coach DeMeco Ryans wanted from their trip to Music City.
National Football League
FINAL
Houston Texans
23
Tennessee Titans
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 7 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 23 |
| TEN | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14 |
Nissan Stadium · 61,815 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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Touchdown 2:41 23-14
Tay Martin 49 Yd pass from Will Levis (Will Levis Pass to Josh Whyle for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 13:50 23-6
Derek Barnett 36 Yd Fumble Recovery (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 6:47 16-6
Matthew Wright 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 16-3
Ka'imi Fairbairn 27 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:41 13-3
Matthew Wright 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:55 13-0
Dameon Pierce 92 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn PAT Failed)
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Touchdown 7:43 7-0
Nico Collins 2 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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HOU
7 plays, 29 yards, 2:41 · End of Game
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TEN 2:41
9 plays, 94 yards, 3:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:41 23-14
Tay Martin 49 Yd pass from Will Levis (Will Levis Pass to Josh Whyle for Two-Point Conversion)
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HOU 5:41
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:32 · Punt
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TEN 8:13
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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HOU 9:10
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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TEN 11:23
7 plays, 30 yards, 2:27 · Downs
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TEN 13:50
5 plays, 35 yards, 2:27 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:50 23-6
Derek Barnett 36 Yd Fumble Recovery (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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HOU 1:17
12 plays, 68 yards, 5:30 · Downs
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TEN 6:47
13 plays, 53 yards, 8:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:47 16-6
Matthew Wright 38 Yd Field Goal
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HOU
7 plays, 51 yards, 1:41 · Field Goal
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TEN 1:41
11 plays, 53 yards, 4:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 16-3
Ka'imi Fairbairn 27 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:41 13-3
Matthew Wright 35 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 6:36
4 plays, 44 yards, 2:27 · Fumble
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TEN 9:03
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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HOU 10:40
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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TEN 12:15
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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HOU 13:55
1 play, 92 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:55 13-0
Dameon Pierce 92 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn PAT Failed)
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TEN 14:07
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:33 · Punt
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HOU 1:40
6 plays, 19 yards, 3:53 · Punt
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TEN 5:33
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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HOU 7:43
11 plays, 69 yards, 7:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:43 7-0
Nico Collins 2 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
HOU
TEN
18
1st Downs
14
8
Passing 1st downs
9
8
Rushing 1st downs
5
2
1st downs from penalties
0
5-12
3rd down efficiency
5-15
1-2
4th down efficiency
2-3
58
Total Plays
60
374
Total Yards
314
6.4
Yards per Play
5.2
10
Total Drives
10
167
Passing
229
18/28
Comp/Att
16/26
5.8
Yards per pass
8.2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
1-11
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-16
207
Rushing
85
29
Rushing Attempts
32
7.1
Yards per rush
2.7
1-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-2
6-48
Penalties
7-68
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
30:01
Possession
29:59
Injuries
Tennessee Titans
- Tommy Townsend Out
- Tyjae Spears Out
- Carnell Tate Out
- Jaylon Jones Out
- Peter Skoronski Questionable
Houston Texans
- Reed Blankenship Questionable
- David Montgomery Questionable
- Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
- Jalen Pitre Questionable
- Blake Fisher Questionable
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