Game story
In Week 8 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-10-27, the Houston Texans took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 21–19 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -18.56 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Carr (Houston Texans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.16 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-31.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (12:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | 15 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Carr · Houston Texans · Passing · +10.16 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2 B. Miller · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 3 J. Gaffney · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
- 4 K. Brady · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 5 J. Holloway · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 6 F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 7 P. Mitchell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 8 J. Baxter · Houston Texans · Receiving · -0.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.21 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Carr — HOU · Passing
D. Carr posted the highest total EPA (+10.16) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Houston Texans's efficiency. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
The signature play (-12.76 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (7:46) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — J. Smith (M. Brunell pass)
- Houston Texans — J. Wells
- Houston Texans — B. Miller (D. Carr pass)
- Houston Texans — S. Mack
Field goals
- Houston Texans — K. Brown
- Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Seder
- Houston Texans — K. Brown
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 15–1. Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 25 (Q2 42:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 42:03) — 3-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q2 38:06) — (8:06) 32-J.Wells left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 38:02) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Houston Texans registered a safety from the JAX 94 (Q2 35:14) — (5:14) 7-C.Stanley punt is BLOCKED by 52-E.Westmoreland, Center-80-S.McDermott, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 25 (Q3 27:21) — (12:21) 3-K.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 16 (Q3 21:14) — (6:14) 3-T.Seder 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 17–1. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 11:33) — (11:33) 8-D.Carr pass to 82-B.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans registered a safety from the JAX 2 (Q4 11:28); Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q4 7:46) — (7:46) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 7:42); Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 26 (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 3-K.Brown 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 42:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 3-T.Seder 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
- Houston Texans (Q2 44:55) — (14:55) 3-K.Brown 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- Houston Texans (Q1 46:26) — (1:26) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford to JAX 44 for 16 yards (25-F.Bryant). PENALTY on JAX-99-M.Stroud, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at JAX 44.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 46:31) — (1:31) 3-T.Seder 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 7:46) — (7:46) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 42:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q3 23:37) — (8:37) 8-D.Carr FUMBLES (Aborted) at HOU 24, RECOVERED by JAX-99-M.Stroud at HOU 23. 99-M.Stroud to HOU 23 for no gain (76-S.McKinney).
- Houston Texans (Q2 35:14) — (5:14) 7-C.Stanley punt is BLOCKED by 52-E.Westmoreland, Center-80-S.McDermott, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
Quarterback report card
M.Brunell led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 42 dropbacks · 38.1% completion · -0.44 EPA/play · -18.56 total EPA
- D.Carr (Houston Texans) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +10.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.004 | -0.394 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.6% | 37.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.406 | -0.442 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.405 | -0.498 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.394 | +0.004 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.4% | 58.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.39), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Houston Texans: 14 drives, -0.32 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, -36.61 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Houston Texans leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- D. Carr (Houston Texans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 42:11 · HOU 25 · Score 6-0
(12:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 42:03 · HOU 2 · Score 6-1
3-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 38:06 · JAX 3 · Score 12-1
(8:06) 32-J.Wells left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 38:02 · JAX 2 · Score 13-1
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Houston Texans Safety (+2) — Q2 35:14 · JAX 94 · Score 15-1
(5:14) 7-C.Stanley punt is BLOCKED by 52-E.Westmoreland, Center-80-S.McDermott, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 27:21 · JAX 25 · Score 18-1
(12:21) 3-K.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 21:14 · HOU 16 · Score 18-4
(6:14) 3-T.Seder 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 11:33 · JAX 1 · Score 24-4
(11:33) 8-D.Carr pass to 82-B.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans Safety (+2) — Q4 11:28 · JAX 2 · Score 26-4
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Penalty on JAX-25-F.Bryant, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 7:46 · HOU 2 · Score 32-4
(7:46) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 7:42 · HOU 2 · Score 32-5
3-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. PENALTY on HOU-42-M.Coleman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 2:16 · JAX 26 · Score 35-5
(2:16) 3-K.Brown 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 21-19 in Week 8, 2002 on 2002-10-27.
What was the final score of Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Houston Texans 21, Jacksonville Jaguars 19 (HOU 21-19 JAX) in Week 8, 2002 on 2002-10-27.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q2: Houston Texans 15, Jacksonville Jaguars 1; Q3: Houston Texans 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q4: Houston Texans 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 1; Final: Houston Texans 21, Jacksonville Jaguars 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Houston Texans touchdown — J. Smith (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 42:11) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Wells (Q2 38:06) Houston Texans touchdown — B. Miller (D. Carr pass) (Q4 11:33) Houston Texans touchdown — S. Mack (Q4 7:46) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q3 27:21, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — T. Seder (Q3 21:14, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q4 2:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 38.1% completion, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -18.56 total passing EPA. D. Carr (Houston Texans), 44.0% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +10.16 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
D. Carr (Houston Texans) led the game in total EPA with +10.16 on passing plays. across 25 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-12.76 EPA): (7:46) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -31.5%.
Was Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Houston Texans won 21-19 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
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