The Houston Texans defeated the Tennessee Titans 26-3 on Sunday, October 11, 2026, behind C.J. Stroud’s efficient passing and a defense that kept Tennessee scoreless over the final three quarters. Houston earned its first victory of the season at Nissan Stadium, improving to 1-4 while leaving its AFC South rival searching for a breakthrough at 0-5.

For two teams that entered Week 5 without a win, this was an opportunity to change the direction of a difficult start. The Texans took it, turning an even opening quarter into a comfortable road victory before an announced crowd of 52,097. Tennessee’s three first-quarter points proved to be its entire offensive return.

Houston Takes Control Before Halftime

The teams finished the first quarter tied 3-3, but the scoring pattern changed decisively in the second. Houston added nine unanswered points to reach halftime ahead 12-3, creating separation without needing a late comeback or an overtime finish.

The Texans then added seven points in the third quarter, extending the advantage to 19-3. Another seven in the fourth completed the final margin. Tennessee had opportunities across three quarters to answer, but never added to its opening-period total. Houston’s steady accumulation of points made the second half about protecting and extending a lead rather than chasing the game.

The supplied game summary does not identify individual turnovers, sacks, red-zone stops, fourth-down attempts or special teams sequences. Rather than assign the result to an unverified interception or decisive drive, the clearest turning point is the second-quarter scoring separation: Houston moved ahead and Tennessee never recovered on the scoreboard.

Key Performers: Stroud Sets the Pace

C.J. Stroud — 26/34, 261 YDS, 1 TD. Stroud completed 76.5% of his passes and averaged 7.7 yards per attempt. His accuracy gave Houston a productive passing foundation, with only eight incompletions across 34 attempts. The provided passing line does not list his interception total.

Woody Marks — 15 CAR, 62 YDS. Marks led the game’s listed rushing performers, averaging 4.1 yards per carry. His contribution gave Houston production on the ground alongside Stroud’s passing, even without a 100-yard rushing performance.

Xavier Hutchinson — 4 REC, 65 YDS. Hutchinson was the listed receiving leader, averaging 16.3 yards per catch. His four receptions accounted for nearly a quarter of Stroud’s passing yardage. Rushing and receiving touchdown totals are not specified in the supplied leader lines.

NerdSports Stat: Houston outscored Tennessee 23-0 after the first quarter, accounting for all 23 points of the final victory margin.

A Divisional Win to Build On

At 1-4, Houston still has substantial ground to make up, but an AFC South road win offers a starting point. Tennessee’s 0-5 record makes finding offensive consistency increasingly urgent. Both teams remain in divisional play on Sunday, October 18: the Texans host the Jacksonville Jaguars at 6:30 AM PDT, while the Titans host the Indianapolis Colts at 10:00 AM PDT.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans game?

Houston Texans defeated Tennessee Titans 26-3 on October 11, 2026.

Who led the Houston Texans in passing?

C.J. Stroud threw for 261 yards and one touchdown.

Did the game go to overtime?

No. Houston won 26-3 in regulation.

What are both teams’ records after this game?

Houston Texans is now 1-4; Tennessee Titans is 0-5.

When is Houston Texans’s next game?

The Texans play the Jacksonville Jaguars at home on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 6:30 AM PDT.