National Football League

FINAL Sunday, October 11, 2026
Houston Texans 26
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Tennessee Titans 3
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Nissan Stadium · 52,097 att.

Match Report

Stroud runs for a TD, throws for another as Houston beats Titans for 1st win of season

— C.J. Stroud carried the Houston Texans to their first victory of the season, then his coach announced the quarterback is being reunited with his old Ohio State teammate after a

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Team Stats

20
1st Downs
15
12
Passing 1st downs
8
7
Rushing 1st downs
5
1
1st downs from penalties
2
6-12
3rd down efficiency
4-11
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-2
63
Total Plays
58
329
Total Yards
187
5.2
Yards per Play
3.2
10
Total Drives
9
250
Passing
130
26/34
Comp/Att
23/36
6.9
Yards per pass
3.3
0
Interceptions thrown
1
2-11
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-40
79
Rushing
57
27
Rushing Attempts
18
2.9
Yards per rush
3.2
2-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-1
11-95
Penalties
7-83
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
34:39
Possession
25:21

Top Performers

HOU

  • C.J. Stroud C/ATT 26/34 · YDS 261 · AVG 7.7
  • Ka'imi Fairbairn FG 4/4 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 53
  • Kai Kroeger NO 2 · YDS 75 · AVG 37.5
  • Xavier Hutchinson REC 4 · YDS 65 · AVG 16.3

TEN

  • Tommy Townsend NO 4 · YDS 188 · AVG 47.0
  • Cam Ward C/ATT 23/36 · YDS 170 · AVG 4.7
  • Chimere Dike NO 6 · YDS 147 · AVG 24.5
  • Joey Slye FG 1/1 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 30

Injuries

Tennessee Titans

  • Calvin Ridley Out
  • Tyjae Spears Out
  • Tommy Townsend Questionable
  • Dorian Mausi Injured Reserve
  • Jackson Slater Injured Reserve

Houston Texans

  • David Montgomery Out
  • Jalen Pitre Out
  • Reed Blankenship Out
  • Blake Fisher Out
  • Jaylin Noel Questionable

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