The Texans secured a 27-21 home victory over the Falcons in Week 8. The final improved Houston's standing while Atlanta fell to another defeat on the road.
Texans quarterback C. Stroud paced the offense with 206 passing yards and two touchdown passes. The difference came in Houston's ability to control the game at NRG Stadium, where Stroud methodically picked apart Atlanta's secondary in the pocket.
The Falcons managed to keep pace through three quarters but couldn't find the final push needed to steal a road victory. Houston's defense made key stops when it mattered most.
The victory keeps the Texans competitive in their division race while the Falcons face mounting pressure to turn their season around.
— Vane, TSL Beat