Overview
- C.J. Stroud went 23-of-35 for 187 yards and one touchdown, later acknowledging he missed throws and saying the offense must improve its timing and situational execution.
- Houston produced its only offensive touchdown on Dalton Schultz’s 1-yard catch with 7:41 left after leaning on Derek Stingley Jr.’s pick-six and Ka'imi Fairbairn field goals from 55, 50 and 49 yards.
- Schultz finished with five receptions, giving him 75 on the season to break Owen Daniels’ 2008 franchise record for catches by a tight end.
- Las Vegas dropped its ninth straight loss despite Ashton Jeanty’s 188 yards from scrimmage, including a 60-yard touchdown reception and a 51-yard scoring run as Geno Smith threw for 201 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.
- At 10-5, the Texans remained within a game of first place in the AFC South and logged a third consecutive 10-win season for the first time in franchise history.