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NFL · Week 16 · December 24, 2005 · 12 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans: 2005 Week 16 Recap

Jaguars defeat Texans 38–20 in Week 16

Austin Johnson led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 38–20 Week 16 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 38 11–4 Winner
Final 38–20
Houston Texans 20 2–13
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
38–20
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 10–13 Houston Texans
Top passer
D. Garrard
FantasyHQ MVP
Austin Johnson
Game date
December 24, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • D.Garrard 18/41 · 314 YDS · 1 TD +11.8 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Wilford 4 REC · 118 YDS · 1 TD +10.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Jonnu Smith
    Jonnu Smith 5 REC · 71 YDS +7.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Austin Johnson
    Austin Johnson 7 REC · 119 YDS · 1 TD +11.8 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Bradford 4 REC · 101 YDS · 1 TD +10.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 19/36 · 268 YDS · 2 TD +6.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
Jacksonville Jaguars 38–20 Houston Texans
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 10–13 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Austin Johnson
Top passer
D. Garrard
Biggest EPA play
(11:50) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2005-12-24

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Houston Texans 38–20 on 2005-12-24, overcoming Houston Texans's 13–10 halftime lead. Austin Johnson posted a game-high +11.76 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Jacksonville Jaguars73721038
Houston Texans31007020

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 6:08TD
    LTL. Toefield

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 1
    Score
    6-0

    (6:08) 22-L.Toefield up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 6:02XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    7-0

    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  3. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 2:27FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 19
    Score
    7-3

    (2:27) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  4. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 11:50TD
    CBC. Bradford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 50
    Score
    7-9

    (11:50) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 11:43XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    7-10

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  6. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 4:38FG
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 8
    Score
    10-10

    (4:38) 10-J.Scobee 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  7. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 1:08FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 34
    Score
    10-13

    (1:08) 3-K.Brown 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  8. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 4:07TD
    LTL. Toefield

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    16-13

    (4:07) 22-L.Toefield left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 4:03XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    17-13

    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  10. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 12:24TD
    Austin Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 53
    Score
    17-19

    (12:24) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 12:15XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    17-20

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  12. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 9:23TD
    FTF. Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    23-20

    (9:23) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 9:16XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    24-20

    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  14. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 2:43TD
    EWE. Wilford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 36
    Score
    30-20

    (2:43) 9-D.Garrard pass to 19-E.Wilford for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 2:37XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    31-20

    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  16. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 1:58TD
    LTL. Toefield

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 17
    Score
    37-20

    (1:58) 22-L.Toefield right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 1:51XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    38-20

    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Austin JohnsonAustin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +11.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +11.75 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  3. 3E. Wilford · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +10.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.67 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Bradford · Houston Texans · Receiving · +10.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.52 EPA/play
  5. 5Jonnu SmithJonnu Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
  6. 6Derek CarrDerek Carr · Houston Texans · Passing · +6.86 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  7. 7F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +6.36 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  8. 8L. Toefield · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +4.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Austin Johnson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Austin Johnson — HOU · Receiving

Austin Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+11.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.68 EPA per play.

Austin Johnson's top snap (-5.50 EPA): (2:11) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-T.Cousin (99-M.Stroud) at HOU 35. 21-T.Cousin ran ob at HOU 21 for 14 yards (32-J.Wells).

Biggest single play (+5.78 EPA): Derek Carr — (11:50) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

D. Garrard led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · +0.29 EPA/play · +11.75 total EPA
  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Houston Texans) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatJacksonville JaguarsHouston Texans
Offensive EPA/play+0.247+0.024
Offensive success rate56.8%47.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.287+0.191
Rush EPA/play+0.364-0.173
Defensive EPA/play-0.024-0.247
Defensive success rate52.5%43.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.25 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: +0.02 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 10 drives, +1.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, +21.75 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — L. Toefield (Q1 6:08)
  • Houston Texans — C. Bradford (Derek Carr pass) (Q2 11:50)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — L. Toefield (Q3 4:07)
  • Austin JohnsonHouston Texans — Austin Johnson (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 12:24)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — F. Taylor (Q4 9:23)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — E. Wilford (D. Garrard pass) (Q4 2:43)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — L. Toefield (Q4 1:58)

Field goals

  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q1 2:27)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q2 4:38)
  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q2 1:08)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q1 6:08) — (6:08) 22-L.Toefield up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 6:02) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 19 (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 50 (Q2 11:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 11:43) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 8 (Q2 4:38) — (4:38) 10-J.Scobee 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 34 (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) 3-K.Brown 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q3 4:07) — (4:07) 22-L.Toefield left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 4:03) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 21–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 53 (Q4 12:24) — (12:24) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 12:15) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 15 (Q4 9:23) — (9:23) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 9:16) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 36 (Q4 2:43) — (2:43) 9-D.Garrard pass to 19-E.Wilford for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 2:37) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 17 (Q4 1:58) — (1:58) 22-L.Toefield right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 1:51) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Houston Texans (Q4 12:24) — (12:24) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +27.0% · EPA +5.09]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 11:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.9% · EPA +5.78]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 11:01) — (11:01) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass to 82-J.Smith ran ob at HOU 28 for 20 yards (24-C.Brown). [WPA +18.4% · EPA +2.93]
  • Houston Texans (Q3 0:16) — (:16) 3-K.Brown 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -3.30]
  • Houston Texans (Q3 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson ran ob at JAX 22 for 11 yards (27-R.Mathis). [WPA +11.7% · EPA +1.82]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Houston Texans (Q2 11:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.9% · EPA +5.78]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-T.Cousin (99-M.Stroud) at HOU 35. 21-T.Cousin ran ob at HOU 21 for 14 yards (32-J.Wells). [WPA -5.2% · EPA -5.50]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 12:24) — (12:24) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +27.0% · EPA +5.09]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 2:43) — (2:43) 9-D.Garrard pass to 19-E.Wilford for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +4.37]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 6:08 · HOU 1 · Score 6-0
    (6:08) 22-L.Toefield up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 6:02 · HOU 2 · Score 7-0
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  3. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 2:27 · JAX 19 · Score 7-3
    (2:27) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  4. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 11:50 · JAX 50 · Score 7-9
    (11:50) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 11:43 · JAX 2 · Score 7-10
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 4:38 · HOU 8 · Score 10-10
    (4:38) 10-J.Scobee 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  7. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 1:08 · JAX 34 · Score 10-13
    (1:08) 3-K.Brown 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 4:07 · HOU 2 · Score 16-13
    (4:07) 22-L.Toefield left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 4:03 · HOU 2 · Score 17-13
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  10. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 12:24 · JAX 53 · Score 17-19
    (12:24) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 12:15 · JAX 2 · Score 17-20
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  12. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 9:23 · HOU 15 · Score 23-20
    (9:23) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 9:16 · HOU 2 · Score 24-20
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  14. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 2:43 · HOU 36 · Score 30-20
    (2:43) 9-D.Garrard pass to 19-E.Wilford for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 2:37 · HOU 2 · Score 31-20
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  16. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 1:58 · HOU 17 · Score 37-20
    (1:58) 22-L.Toefield right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 1:51 · HOU 2 · Score 38-20
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Austin Johnson (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans on 2005-12-24?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Houston Texans 38-20 in Week 16, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Houston Texans 3; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Houston Texans 10; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Houston Texans 0; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 21, Houston Texans 7; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 38, Houston Texans 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — L. Toefield (Q1 6:08) Houston Texans touchdown — C. Bradford (D. Carr pass) (Q2 11:50) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — L. Toefield (Q3 4:07) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Johnson (D. Carr pass) (Q4 12:24) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — F. Taylor (Q4 9:23) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — E. Wilford (D. Garrard pass) (Q4 2:43) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — L. Toefield (Q4 1:58) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q1 2:27, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 4:38, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 1:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?

D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 43.9% completion, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +11.75 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 52.8% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.86 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?

Austin Johnson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.76 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (-5.50 EPA): (2:11) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-T.Cousin (99-M.Stroud) at HOU 35. 21-T.Cousin ran ob at HOU 21 for 14 yards (32-J.Wells)..

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 10-4 Now 11-4 W

Houston Texans

Entered 2-12 Now 2-13 L

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