Final2022 Week 16

Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN

Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans, Week 16 2022

Houston Texans

AwayWon

19

Tennessee Titans

Home

14

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Texans730919
Titans707014

HOU 19TEN 14 Final

  • Passing leader

    Davis Mills

    HOU · QB

    10.9PPR pts

    17/28, 178 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Derrick Henry

    TEN · RB

    18.6PPR pts

    23 ATT, 126 YDS, 1 TD, 2 REC, 0 REC YDS

  • Titans leader

    Malik Willis

    TEN · QB

    12.3PPR pts

    14/23, 99 YDS, 2 INT, 1 RUSH TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Rex Burkhead

    HOU · RB

    1 TD, 1 TKL

Texans 19, Titans 14: Houston rallies in the fourth quarter

Houston led 10–7 at halftime and outscored Tennessee 9–7 after the break to win 19–14. The Texans finished with a narrow 285–272 edge in total offense.

The Titans went 4-for-12 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Texans kept the ball for 33:03.

The two teams meet again in Week 5 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +2 turnover margin HOU 1 · TEN 3 turnovers
  • +13 total yards HOU 285 · TEN 272
  • +3% third-down rate HOU 36% · TEN 33%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

Got a Texan or Titan on your fantasy team?

Check their next matchup with the Start/Sit Tool, compare their value in the Fantasy Trade Calculator, or connect your league for personalized advice in Redraft Command.

Connect your league

Works with Sleeper, ESPN and Fleaflicker. No password needed.

Why the Texans Won

Houston won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Texans vs Titans
TexansStatTitans
1Turnovers3
285Total yards272
36%Third-down conversion33%
Other team stats
4.5Yards per play4.7
63Plays58
33:03Time of possession26:57

Scoring Summary

The Texans scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Titans scored two touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Texans vs Titans
TimeTeamPlayHOUTEN
1st quarter
8:48TENDerrick Henry 48-yard TD run Takes leadRandy Bullock XP07
2:34HOURex Burkhead fumble recovery TD Ties gameKa'imi Fairbairn XP77
2nd quarter
6:50HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 25-yard FG Takes lead107
3rd quarter
8:51TENMalik Willis 14-yard TD run Takes leadRandy Bullock XP1014
4th quarter
7:25HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 22-yard FG1314
2:52HOUDavis Mills → Brandin Cooks, 6-yard TD Game winner2-pt try failed1914

Fantasy Points: Texans vs Titans, Week 16 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Derrick HenryTENRB18.6 PTSRB9
  2. Brandin CooksHOUWR13.4 PTSWR29
  3. Malik WillisTENQB12.3 PTSQB21
  4. Davis MillsHOUQB10.9 PTSQB24

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Davis MillsHOUQB10.9QB2417/281781148076.2Start/Sit →
Malik WillisTENQB12.3QB2114/239902743134.5Start/Sit →
Jeff DriskelHOUQB3.2QB323/44000220106.3

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Derrick HenryTENRB18.6RB9RB2312612200Start/Sit →
Brandin CooksHOUWR13.4WR29WR———94341Start/Sit →
Rex BurkheadHOURB8.7RB32RB———2270
Phillip DorsettHOUWR7.5WR48WR———33450
Robert WoodsTENWR7.0WR52WR———54300
Jordan AkinsHOUTE6.9TE24TE———33390
Royce FreemanHOURB4.8RB49RB163201160
Amari RodgersHOUWR4.7WR68WR———21370
Chris MooreHOUWR4.5WR71WR———42250Start/Sit →
Nick Westbrook-IkhineTENWR4.3WR74WR———32230Start/Sit →
Brevin JordanHOUTE4.1TE29TE———22210Start/Sit →
Austin HooperTENTE4.0TE31TE———32200Start/Sit →
Hassan HaskinsTENRB3.7RB54RB———22170
Dare OgunbowaleHOURB2.8RB64RB8280————Start/Sit →
Chig OkonkwoTENTE2.0TE47TE———21100Start/Sit →
Treylon BurksTENWR1.5WR100WR11502000Start/Sit →
Troy HairstonHOURB1.0RB74RB———1100
Geoff SwaimTENTE0.9TE59TE———11-10
Teagan QuitorianoHOUTE0.0—TE———1000

Fantasy Usage

Houston Texans

Snap Share

  1. Chris MooreWR61 snaps91%
  2. Brandin CooksWR51 snaps76%
  3. Phillip DorsettWR39 snaps58%
  4. Jordan AkinsTE37 snaps55%
  5. Royce FreemanRB37 snaps55%

Target Share28 targets

  1. Brandin Cooks32%, 9 targets
  2. Chris Moore14%, 4 targets
  3. Phillip Dorsett11%, 3 targets
  4. Jordan Akins11%, 3 targets
  5. Rex Burkhead7%, 2 targets
  6. Other25%, 7 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. Royce Freeman53%, 16 carries
  2. Dare Ogunbowale27%, 8 carries
  3. Davis Mills13%, 4 carries
  4. Jeff Driskel7%, 2 carries

Tennessee Titans

Snap Share

  1. Robert WoodsWR58 snaps95%
  2. Treylon BurksWR50 snaps82%
  3. Nick Westbrook-IkhineWR46 snaps75%
  4. Derrick HenryRB45 snaps74%
  5. Austin HooperTE30 snaps49%

Target Share20 targets

  1. Robert Woods25%, 5 targets
  2. Austin Hooper15%, 3 targets
  3. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine15%, 3 targets
  4. Derrick Henry10%, 2 targets
  5. Hassan Haskins10%, 2 targets
  6. Other25%, 5 targets

Carry Share31 carries

  1. Derrick Henry74%, 23 carries
  2. Malik Willis23%, 7 carries
  3. Treylon Burks3%, 1 carries
View full usage tableHide full usage table
Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Robert WoodsTENWR5895%525%0
Chris MooreHOUWR6191%414%0
Treylon BurksTENWR5082%210%1
Brandin CooksHOUWR5176%932%0
Nick Westbrook-IkhineTENWR4675%315%0
Derrick HenryTENRB4574%210%23
Phillip DorsettHOUWR3958%311%0
Jordan AkinsHOUTE3755%311%0
Royce FreemanHOURB3755%14%16
Brevin JordanHOUTE3654%27%0
Austin HooperTENTE3049%315%0
Chig OkonkwoTENTE2846%210%0
Geoff SwaimTENTE2439%15%0
Dare OgunbowaleHOURB1928%00%8
Teagan QuitorianoHOUTE1827%14%0
Hassan HaskinsTENRB1525%210%0
Amari RodgersHOUWR1421%27%0
Rex BurkheadHOURB1116%27%0
Troy HairstonHOURB812%14%0
Chris ConleyTENWR58%00%0
Kevin RaderTENTE47%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+2.5Phillip Dorsett II7.5 PTS vs 5.0 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−7.2Royce Freeman4.8 PTS vs 12.0 xFP
  • Highest expected volume18.1 xFPDerrick Henry18.6 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Derrick HenryTEN · RB18.618.1+0.574%74% car—02374%210%
Brandin CooksHOU · WR13.415.0−1.676%31% tgt—000%931%
Davis MillsHOU · QB10.914.4−3.578%28 att—28413%00%
Malik WillisTEN · QB12.314.2−1.9100%23 att—23723%00%
Royce FreemanHOU · RB4.812.0−7.255%53% car—01653%13%
Robert WoodsTEN · WR7.08.3−1.395%25% tgt—000%525%
Chris MooreHOU · WR4.56.7−2.291%14% tgt—000%414%
Dare OgunbowaleHOU · RB2.85.1−2.328%27% car—0827%00%
Austin HooperTEN · TE4.05.0−1.049%15% tgt—000%315%
Jordan AkinsHOU · TE6.95.0+1.955%10% tgt—000%310%
Nick Westbrook-IkhineTEN · WR4.35.0−0.775%15% tgt—000%315%
Phillip Dorsett IIHOU · WR7.55.0+2.558%10% tgt—000%310%
Jeff DriskelHOU · QB3.24.6−1.428%4 att—427%13%
Treylon BurksTEN · WR1.54.0−2.582%10% tgt—013%210%
Amari RodgersHOU · WR4.73.3+1.421%7% tgt—000%27%
Brevin JordanHOU · TE4.13.3+0.854%7% tgt—000%27%
Chig OkonkwoTEN · TE2.03.3−1.346%10% tgt—000%210%
Hassan HaskinsTEN · RB3.73.3+0.425%10% tgt—000%210%
Rex BurkheadHOU · RB2.73.3−0.616%7% tgt—000%27%
Geoff SwaimTEN · TE0.91.7−0.839%5% tgt—000%15%
Teagan QuitorianoHOU · TE0.01.7−1.727%3% tgt—000%13%
Troy HairstonHOU · RB1.01.7−0.712%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Texans 29 targets and 30 carries; Titans 20 targets and 31 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Davis Mills

HOU · QB · 10.9 pts on 14.4 expected

17 of 28 passing for 178 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 4 carries for 8 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Davis Mills →

Malik Willis

TEN · QB · 12.3 pts on 14.2 expected

14 of 23 passing for 99 yards, 2 interceptions; 7 carries for 43 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Malik Willis →

Brandin Cooks Volume, no payoff

HOU · WR · 13.4 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (31% of the team's), 4 catches for 34 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Brandin Cooks →

Royce Freeman Unlucky

HOU · RB · 4.8 pts on 12.0 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 6 yards; 16 carries (53% of the team's) for 32 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Trend: Season high in carries (16).

Derrick Henry Strong role

TEN · RB · 18.6 pts on 18.1 expected

2 targets (10% of the team's), 2 catches for 0 yards; 23 carries (74% of the team's) for 126 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.1 expected.

Start/Sit: Derrick Henry →

Robert Woods

TEN · WR · 7.0 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (25% of the team's), 4 catches for 30 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.3 expected.

Chris Moore

HOU · WR · 4.5 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (14% of the team's), 2 catches for 25 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 6.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Chris Moore →

Jordan Akins

HOU · TE · 6.9 pts on 5.0 expected

3 targets (10% of the team's), 3 catches for 39 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 5.0 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Houston Texans

  • Stock up: Royce Freeman played 55% of the snaps, up from a 38% season average.
  • Stock up: Chris Moore played 91% of the snaps, up from a 62% season average.
  • Stock up: Jordan Akins played 55% of the snaps, up from a 40% season average.

Tennessee Titans

  • Stock up: Robert Woods played 95% of the snaps, up from a 76% season average.
  • Stock up: Treylon Burks played 82% of the snaps, up from a 51% season average.
  • Stock down: Geoff Swaim played 39% of the snaps, down from a 58% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Texans defense and Titans defense
Points allowed toTexans DTitans D
QBs13.619.5
RBs30.717.3
WRs25.739.8
TEs11.614.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Tennessee opened at 59% win probability, climbed as high as 82%, then lost.

Titans win probability

Titans win probability by game minuteTitans started at 59%, stood at 44% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +19Henry 48-yd TD run58% → 78%Q1 8:48
  2. −20Burkhead 0-yd TD78% → 58%Q1 2:34
  3. +31Willis 14-yd TD run42% → 73%Q3 8:51
  4. −21Fairbairn 22-yd FG82% → 61%Q4 7:25
  5. −60Mills → Cooks, 6-yd TD65% → 5%Q4 2:52

Swing in Titans win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Texans vs Titans
Houston TexansMeasureTennessee Titans
63Plays58
52%Pass rate47%
6.5Yds / dropback3.3
2.3Yds / carry5.9
5/14Third downs4/12

Efficiency edge Houston ran 5 more plays and gained 3.2 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • HOU Cooks 31% · Moore 14% · Akins 10%
  • TEN Woods 25% · Hooper 15% · Westbrook-Ikhine 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Texans vs Titans
ResultHOUTEN
Touchdowns22
Field goals20
Punts56
Turnovers13
Turnovers on downs11

HOU turnover edge: +2

  • The Titans opened the scoring on their second possession, a 5-play, 60-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 24 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
TENQ1 15:003-92:05Punt
HOUQ1 12:55320:58Punt
TENQ1 11:575603:09Touchdown
HOUQ1 8:4811756:14Touchdown
TENQ1 2:343-12:34Punt
HOUQ2 15:0013528:10Field goal
TENQ2 6:504172:57Punt
HOUQ2 3:533-11:33Punt
TENQ2 2:2010302:11Punt
HOUQ2 0:091-10:09End of half
HOUQ3 15:007252:35Downs
TENQ3 12:256523:34Touchdown
HOUQ3 8:513-31:50Interception
TENQ3 7:01420:55Downs
HOUQ3 6:06342:11Punt
TENQ3 3:55392:14Punt
HOUQ3 1:41300:26Punt
TENQ3 1:155272:31Fumble
HOUQ4 13:4410546:19Field goal
TENQ4 7:25322:18Punt
HOUQ4 5:075732:15Touchdown
TENQ4 2:526301:19Interception
HOUQ4 1:33300:23Punt
TENQ4 1:106531:10Interception
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Texans vs Titans Head-to-Head

The Texans and Titans first met in 2002 and have played 48 times since. They have been AFC South rivals since 2002.

All-time series
24–24Series tied, 48 meetings since 2002
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Texans win
57–142017
Largest Titans win
35–142019

Since 2021

7–3 Texans lead

10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. HOU = Texans win, TEN = Titans win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 5 Texans at Titans Upcoming
  • Week 18 Titans at Texans Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Texans vs Titans
TexansStatTitans
3-13-1Record7-10
17.0Points per game17.5
283.5Yards per game296.8
4.7Yards per play5.1
24.7Points allowed per game21.1
379.5Yards allowed per game351.6

Texans vs Titans Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
TEN −3Titans failed to cover by 8
Total
34Under: 33 points scored (by 1)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Titans18.514−4.5
Texans15.519+3.5

The Texans beat their implied total and the Titans fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 4 meetings: Texans 3–1 ATS, unders 3–1.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Houston Texans

Against the spread
7–7–1
Over/under
6–9
ATS as underdog
7–7–1
ATS on the road
4–3–1

Tennessee Titans

Against the spread
8–6–1
Over/under
5–10
ATS as favorite
3–3
ATS as underdog
5–3–1
ATS at home
3–4

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Betting availability depends on your state.

Texans vs Titans Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 5 in Tennessee and Week 18 in Houston. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

Keep Exploring

2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Texans vs Titans Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Texans vs Titans Week 16 game?

The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 19–14 in Week 16 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN, on December 24, 2022. See the Texans' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Texans vs Titans?

The final score was Texans 19, Titans 14. The Texans led 10–7 at halftime, and the second half went Texans 9, Titans 7.

What happened in the Texans vs Titans game?

Houston led 10–7 at halftime and outscored Tennessee 9–7 after the break to win 19–14. The Texans finished with a narrow 285–272 edge in total offense. Derrick Henry led all players with 2 catches for 0 yards, plus 23 carries for 126 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Titans committed 3 turnovers, the Texans 1.

What was the game-winning score in Texans vs Titans?

Davis Mills' 6-yard touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks with 2:52 left in the fourth quarter gave the Texans a 19–14 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Texans vs Titans?

Derrick Henry led the game with 18.6 PPR fantasy points, the RB9 of Week 16, on 2 catches for 0 yards, plus 23 carries for 126 rushing yards and a touchdown. Brandin Cooks was next with 13.4 (WR29). See Derrick Henry's 2022 game log.

Who led Texans vs Titans in passing, rushing and receiving?

Davis Mills (HOU) led all passers with 17 of 28 for 178 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Derrick Henry (TEN) led in rushing with 23 carries for 126 yards and a touchdown. Phillip Dorsett (HOU) led in receiving with 3 catches for 45 yards.

How many fantasy points did Derrick Henry score against the Texans?

Derrick Henry scored 18.6 points in PPR leagues, 17.6 in half-PPR and 16.6 in standard scoring against the Texans in Week 16 of the 2022 season, on 2 catches for 0 yards, plus 23 carries for 126 rushing yards and a touchdown. He handled 74% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Texans vs Titans?

Phillip Dorsett II outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 7.5 PPR points on 5.0 xFP (+2.5). Royce Freeman fell furthest short, with 4.8 points on 12.0 xFP (−7.2). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Texans come back to beat the Titans?

The Texans' chances of winning fell as low as 18% in the fourth quarter. Davis Mills' 6-yard touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Davis Mills' 6-yard touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Texans vs Titans?

The Texans won the turnover battle 3–1: the Titans gave the ball away 3 times and the Texans 1 time. The Texans won the game.

What is the all-time Texans vs Titans record?

The all-time series is tied 24–24 across 48 meetings since 2002.

When did the Texans and Titans last play before this game?

Before Week 16 of 2022, they last met in the 2022 season on October 30, 2022, when the Titans beat the Texans 17–10.

What was the closing spread for Texans vs Titans?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Titans −3, making the Tennessee Titans 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 34. That implied about 18.5 points for the Titans and 15.5 for the Texans.

Did Texans vs Titans go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 34, and the teams combined for 33 points, 1 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Texans vs Titans?

The Texans covered as 3-point underdogs against the closing line of Titans −3. The final margin was 5 points.