Houston Texans Fall 30-6 to New York Jets, C.J. Stroud Leaves with Injury
The Houston Texans (7-5) will continue their push toward the postseason during Sunday's Week 14 contest against the New York Jets (4-8) at MetLife Stadium. The Texans are a heavy favorite against the Jets. But despite the record, coach DeMeco Ryans understands that his team cannot overlook their opponent in New York.
“Proud of what they’ve done,” Ryans said. "They know we’re not where we can be. We know we can still play much better ball than we’ve shown over the past several weeks, and everybody is hungry to improve. And that’s what I love most about our team is the hunger to continue to get better.”
New York will revert to Zach Wilson, who the Jets benched in favor of Tim Boyle, following a horrific performance against the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 19.
However, the Jets replaced Boyle for Trevor Siemian during Sunday's 13-8 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The Jets won three games with Wilson starting under center. But since his benching, New York has dropped back-to-back games with Boyle and Siemian at the helm.
"With Zach, what jumps off to me is his athleticism, and his ability to improvise when things aren’t there," Ryans said. "We have to be aware of his athleticism and him being able to move, and we have to be able to make plays on him.
"But overall, not really about the quarterback or who’s at the quarterback position, but more so this week is just all about us and us being homed in on our assignments, our fundamentals, and playing as best as we can play."
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans reacts after a play at NRG Stadium
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WHAT: Houston Texans (7-5, 2-3 Road) at New York Jets (4-8, 2-5 Home)
WHERE: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ (82,500)
WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, 12 p.m. CT
TELEVISION: CBS / FuboTV (try it free)
RADIO: Sports Radio 610 (KILT-AM) | 100.3 The Bull
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SPREAD: Texans -3.5
TOTAL: 32.5
MONEYLINE: Texans -200, Jets +160
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1st Quarter
The Texans received the ball first. They recorded 21 yards in seven plays.
Punt
The Texans had a subpar defensive drive, giving up 54 yards in 10 plays. New York was able to get into Houston's territory. But after three consecutive stops, the Texans kept the Jets off the scoreboard.
Punt
The next offensive drive started well for the Texans. They recorded 12 yards in eight plays but their momentum came to a halt with three straight stops by the Jets.
Punt
Three and out for the Jets.
Punt
End of 1st
2nd Quarter
With the rain starting to pour, the Texans had one of their inefficient drives of the season. They record negative eight yards in eight plays amid their latest offensive series. A defensive pass interference call prevented the Texans from a three-and-out.
Punt
The Jets had a better offensive outing by recording 33 yards in nine plays. But despite getting into the Texans' territory for the second time, New York failed to capitalize.
Punt
Three and out for the Texans. The weather has played a major role in Houston's offensive struggles through the first two quarters.
Punt
Three and out for the Jets.
Punt
The Texans recorded six yards in five plays.
Punt
Three and out for the Jets.
Punt
Running back Devin Singletary accounted for 26 yards within the first three plays, but the Texans could not sustain their momentum.
Halftime
3rd Quarter:
The Jets came out of halftime and scored on their first offensive drive of the second half. Wilson led the Jets on a scoring drive, where New York recorded 80 yards in 10 plays. The series ended with Wilson finding former Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb for a 15-yard touchdown.
Jets 7, Texans 0
Another three and out for the Texans.
Punt
The Jets have all the momentum halfway through the third quarter. On their latest offensive drive, New York recorded 59 yards in 11 plays, which ended with wide receiver Xavier Gipson rushing for a nine-yard touchdown.
Jets 14, Texans 0
The Texans cannot get anything going on the offensive side of the ball. Their latest three-and-out led to the team's eighth consecutive punt.
Punt
Something finally went the Texans' way. Linebacker Christian Harris forced a fumble on Wilson, leading to the game's first takeaway.
Turnover
Houston was able to capitalize on Harris' fumble. The Texans took over deep into the Jets' territory, where Devin Singletary scored the team's first touchdown. Unfortunately, Matt Ammendola missed the extra point.
Jets 14, Texans 6
End of 3rd
4th Quarter:
The Jets were not fazed by their latest turnover, bouncing back with their third scoring drive of the day. The series ended with Wilson finding running back Breece Hall for a three-yard passing touchdown.
Jets 21, Texans 6
Another terrible drive for the Texans. Four-and-out for Houston
Turnover on Down
Another scoring drive for New York. But instead of a touchdown, the Jets nailed a 51-yard field goal to extend their lead to 18.
Jets 24, Texans 6
Another terrible drive for the Texans. Four-and-out for Houston. However, Stroud went down with an apparent head injury following a hard hit by Quinnen Williams.
Turnover on Down
The Jets could record another scoring drive, this time a 55-yard field goal made by Greg Zuerlein.
Jets 27, Texans 6
With Davis Mills taking over for Houston, another four-and-out for the Texans.
Turnover on Down
Zuerlein made another field goal as the Jets extended their lead.
Jets 30, Texans 6
End of Game
