Houston Texans vs Atlanta Falcons

NFL

Texans

2-3

19-21

Final

Falcons

3-2

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

TV: DAZN

Drive chart

Drives

Field Goal
Touchdown
Field Goal
Punt
Touchdown
Punt

Team	1	2	3	4	T
HOU	3	6	3	7	19
ATL	7	0	0	14	21

Who won: Falcons 21-19

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Houston Texans 21-19 on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Desmond Ridder led the Falcons in passing yards (28/37, 329 YDS, 1 TD). C.J. Stroud led the Texans in passing yards (20/35, 249 YDS, 1 TD).

Recap · Oct 8

Desmond Ridder answers critics, Younghoe Koo kicks last-second field goal, Falcons edge Texans 21-19

All the talk from Atlanta coach Arthur Smith the last two years about Desmond Ridder's poise and composure meant little until the quarterback demonstrated he could shine in the final minute with a game on the line.

What it means

Texans 1-2 on the road; Falcons 3-0 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 8h ago

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Preview · 21h ago

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ESPN · 21h ago

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ESPN · 1d ago

Tank Dell inching closer to return

Preview · 2d ago

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ESPN · 2d ago

What will spark the Texans' defense?

ESPN · 2d ago

Texans' DeMeco Ryans taking over defensive playcalling duties

ESPN · 3d ago

Falcons' pass rush defies expectations

Injuries and inactives

Texans3rd in AFC South

M.J. Stewart S
Knee
Out
Aireontae Ersery OT
Illness
Questionable
Braden Smith OT
Foot, Plantar Fasciitis
Injured Reserve
Kayden McDonald DT
Ankle, Sprain
Injured Reserve
Tank Dell WR
Knee - ACL + MCL, Surgery, left
Injured Reserve

Falcons1st in NFC South

Yasir Abdullah LB
Hamstring
Out
Divine Deablo LB
Hamstring
Questionable
Jake Matthews OT
Groin
Questionable
Samson Ebukam DE
Hamstring
Questionable
Za'Darius Smith DE
Concussion
Questionable

Quarterbacks

Texans3rd in AFC South

C.J. Stroud QB

Season passing leader · 249 YDS, 1 TD

Falcons1st in NFC South

Desmond Ridder QB

Season passing leader · 329 YDS, 1 TD

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Game info

Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA · Turf, indoors · Attendance 69,461
Officials: Shawn Hochuli (Referee), Tim Podraza (Line Judge), Rich Martinez (Back Judge), Chad Hill (Side Judge), Terry Killens Jr. (Umpire), Patrick Holt (Down Judge), Jason Ledet (Field Judge)