Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2005 Week 9 Recap

Game story

In Week 9 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-11-06, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Houston Texans, pulling away with a 21–14 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. Carr (Houston Texans) paced the passing game, with +2.76 total EPA.

On the individual side, B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.17 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+19.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (10:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 B. Leftwich · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +11.17 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
2. 2 E. Wilford · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +8.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.15 EPA/play
3. 3 C. Bradford · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.61 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
4. 4 A. Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Wells · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
7. 7 B. Leftwich · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +3.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Wells · Houston Texans · Rushing · +2.96 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Houston Texans — C. Bradford (D. Carr pass) (Q2 40:23)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — E. Wilford (B. Leftwich pass) (Q3 23:50)
• Houston Texans — J. Wells (Q3 16:25)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — B. Leftwich (Q4 10:48)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — G. Jones (Q4 2:59)

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 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 31 (Q2 40:23) — (10:23) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught on JJ23.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 40:18) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 12 (Q3 23:50) — (8:50) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 19-E.Wilford for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 23:46) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 7 (Q3 16:25) — (1:25) 32-J.Wells up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 16:19) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 14–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 8 (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 10:48) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 12 (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) 33-G.Jones left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 2:53) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.9% · EPA +3.02]
• Houston Texans (Q3 16:25) — (1:25) 32-J.Wells up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +3.48]
• Houston Texans (Q2 40:23) — (10:23) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught on JJ23. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +4.63]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) 33-G.Jones left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.8% · EPA +2.32]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith to HOU 17 for 23 yards (31-P.Buchanon). [WPA +11.9% · EPA +2.47]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Houston Texans (Q2 40:23) — (10:23) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught on JJ23. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +4.63]
• Houston Texans (Q3 16:25) — (1:25) 32-J.Wells up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +3.48]
• Houston Texans (Q3 25:18) — (10:18) 8-D.Carr sacked at HOU 28 for -7 yards (92-R.Meier). FUMBLES (92-R.Meier), RECOVERED by JAX-93-B.McCray at HOU 29. 93-B.McCray to HOU 29 for no gain (8-D.Carr). [WPA -8.8% · EPA -3.44]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.9% · EPA +3.02]

Quarterback report card

D.Carr led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• D.Carr (Houston Texans) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.76 total EPA
• B.Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 29 dropbacks · 65.5% completion · +0.39 EPA/play · +11.17 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Jacksonville Jaguars held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Houston Texans: 10 drives, +4.63 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, +9.86 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Jacksonville Jaguars 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.
• B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) 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.

1. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 40:23 · JAX 31 · Score 6-0
   (10:23) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught on JJ23.
2. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 40:18 · JAX 2 · Score 7-0
   3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 23:50 · HOU 12 · Score 7-6
   (8:50) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 19-E.Wilford for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 23:46 · HOU 2 · Score 7-7
   10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
5. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 16:25 · JAX 7 · Score 13-7
   (1:25) 32-J.Wells up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 16:19 · JAX 2 · Score 14-7
   3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 10:48 · HOU 8 · Score 14-13
   (10:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 10:48 · HOU 2 · Score 14-14
   10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 2:59 · HOU 12 · Score 14-20
   (2:59) 33-G.Jones left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 2:53 · HOU 2 · Score 14-21
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.