Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 31–21 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 14–10 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Fitzgerald
- Top passer
- Blaine Gabbert
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:16) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage sacked at HOU 17 for -7 yards (36-B.Baker). FUMBLES (36-B.Bake…
- Game date
- 2017-11-19
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Arizona Cardinals 31–21 on 2017-11-19, overcoming Arizona Cardinals's 14–10 halftime lead. L. Fitzgerald posted a game-high +7.29 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 Houston Texans | 10 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(14:20) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass short right to 26-L.Miller for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-F.Rucker]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. PENALTY on ARI, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(7:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee.
(2:00) 7-B.Gabbert pass short right to 86-R.Seals-Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee.
(:09) 7-K.Fairbairn 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(11:09) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(4:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 86-R.Seals-Jones for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee.
(13:18) 27-D.Foreman left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(6:26) (Shotgun) 27-D.Foreman right end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. HOU-27-D.Foreman was injured during the play. He is Out.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 14:20TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 7
- Score
- 0-6
(14:20) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass short right to 26-L.Miller for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-F.Rucker]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 14:12XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 0-7
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. PENALTY on ARI, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 7:27TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 20
- Score
- 6-7
(7:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 7:20XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 7-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 2:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- HOU 11
- Score
- 13-7
(2:00) 7-B.Gabbert pass short right to 86-R.Seals-Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 1:53XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 14-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:09FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 16
- Score
- 14-10
(:09) 7-K.Fairbairn 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 11:09TD Dustin HopkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 28
- Score
- 14-16
(11:09) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 11:02XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 14-17
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 4:48TD Points+6
- Yard line
- HOU 28
- Score
- 20-17
(4:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 86-R.Seals-Jones for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 4:41XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 21-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 13:18TD D'Onta ForemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 3
- Score
- 21-23
(13:18) 27-D.Foreman left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 13:13XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 21-24
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 6:26TD D'Onta ForemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 34
- Score
- 21-30
(6:26) (Shotgun) 27-D.Foreman right end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. HOU-27-D.Foreman was injured during the play. He is Out.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 6:19XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 21-31
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.29 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 2Ricky Seals-Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 3Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 4B. Ellington · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 5D'Onta Foreman · Houston Texans · Rushing · +4.26 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 6T. Savage · Houston Texans · Passing · +1.86 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 7Blaine Gabbert · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +1.64 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 8A. Peterson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
L. Fitzgerald — ARI · Receiving
L. Fitzgerald posted the highest total EPA (+7.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.
L. Fitzgerald's top snap (+3.44 EPA): (7:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.76 EPA): T. Savage — (8:16) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage sacked at HOU 17 for -7 yards (36-B.Baker). FUMBLES (36-B.Baker), RECOVERED by ARI-36-B.Baker at HOU 17.
Quarterback report card
Blaine Gabbert led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Blaine Gabbert (Arizona Cardinals) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · -1.6% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.64 total EPA
- T. Savage (Houston Texans) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +9.4% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.86 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.114 | +0.010 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 44.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.040 | +0.050 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.605 | -0.006 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.010 | +0.114 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.7% | 60.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.11 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: +0.01 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, -8.55 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Houston Texans: 13 drives, +0.92 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — L. Miller (T. Savage pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (Blaine Gabbert pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Ricky Seals-Jones (Blaine Gabbert pass)
- Houston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (T. Savage pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Ricky Seals-Jones (Blaine Gabbert pass)
- Houston Texans — D'Onta Foreman
- Houston Texans — D'Onta Foreman
Field goals
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–10. Houston Texans found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q2 14:20); Houston Texans added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 14:12); Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the HOU 20 (Q2 7:27) — (7:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 7:20) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the HOU 11 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 7-B.Gabbert pass short right to 86-R.Seals-Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 1:53) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the ARI 16 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 7-K.Fairbairn 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the ARI 28 (Q3 11:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 11:02) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the HOU 28 (Q3 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 86-R.Seals-Jones for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 4:41) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q4 13:18) — (13:18) 27-D.Foreman left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 13:13) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the ARI 34 (Q4 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 27-D.Foreman right end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. HOU-27-D.Foreman was injured during the play. He is Out.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 6:19) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q3 11:49) — (11:49) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins to ARI 28 for 34 yards (41-A.Bethea).
- Houston Texans (Q2 2:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass short left intended for 89-S.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Peterson (20-D.Bucannon) [72-O.Pierre] at HOU 37. 21-P.Peterson pushed ob at HOU 15 for 22 yards (74-C.Clark)
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 6:33) — (6:33) 23-A.Peterson left tackle to ARI 34 for -1 yards (41-Z.Cunningham; 90-J.Clowney).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 86-R.Seals-Jones for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass incomplete short right to 14-J.Nelson. PENALTY on HOU-24-J.Joseph, Defensive Pass Interference, 15 yards, enforced at HOU 43 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q2 8:16) — (8:16) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage sacked at HOU 17 for -7 yards (36-B.Baker). FUMBLES (36-B.Baker), RECOVERED by ARI-36-B.Baker at HOU 17.
- Houston Texans (Q2 2:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass short left intended for 89-S.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Peterson (20-D.Bucannon) [72-O.Pierre] at HOU 37. 21-P.Peterson pushed ob at HOU 15 for 22 yards (74-C.Clark)
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:06) — (2:06) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass short middle intended for 33-K.Williams INTERCEPTED by 29-A.Hal at HOU 33. 29-A.Hal ran ob at HOU 40 for 7 yards (53-A.Shipley).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 6:33) — (6:33) 23-A.Peterson left tackle to ARI 34 for -1 yards (41-Z.Cunningham; 90-J.Clowney).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 14:20 · ARI 7 · Score 0-6
(14:20) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass short right to 26-L.Miller for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-F.Rucker]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the f - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 14:12 · ARI 15 · Score 0-7
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. PENALTY on ARI, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 7:27 · HOU 20 · Score 6-7
(7:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 7:20 · HOU 15 · Score 7-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · HOU 11 · Score 13-7
(2:00) 7-B.Gabbert pass short right to 86-R.Seals-Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · HOU 15 · Score 14-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · ARI 16 · Score 14-10
(:09) 7-K.Fairbairn 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 11:09 · ARI 28 · Score 14-16
(11:09) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 11:02 · ARI 15 · Score 14-17
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 4:48 · HOU 28 · Score 20-17
(4:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 86-R.Seals-Jones for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 4:41 · HOU 15 · Score 21-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 13:18 · ARI 3 · Score 21-23
(13:18) 27-D.Foreman left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 13:13 · ARI 15 · Score 21-24
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 6:26 · ARI 34 · Score 21-30
(6:26) (Shotgun) 27-D.Foreman right end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. HOU-27-D.Foreman was injured during the play. He is Out. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 6:19 · ARI 15 · Score 21-31
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Houston Texans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Savage (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Houston Texans on 2017-11-19?
The Houston Texans beat the Arizona Cardinals 31-21 in Week 11, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Houston Texans?
Q2: Arizona Cardinals 14, Houston Texans 10; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 7, Houston Texans 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Houston Texans 14; Final: Arizona Cardinals 21, Houston Texans 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — L. Miller (T. Savage pass) (Q2 14:20) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (B. Gabbert pass) (Q2 7:27) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — R. Seals-Jones (B. Gabbert pass) (Q2 2:00) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (T. Savage pass) (Q3 11:09) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — R. Seals-Jones (B. Gabbert pass) (Q3 4:48) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Foreman (Q4 13:18) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Foreman (Q4 6:26) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Houston Texans?
Blaine Gabbert (Arizona Cardinals), 53.7% completion, -1.6% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.64 total passing EPA. T. Savage (Houston Texans), 59.5% completion, +9.4% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.86 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Houston Texans?
L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.29 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.44 EPA): (7:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
Houston Texans
Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W
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