Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2007 Week 6 Recap

Game story

In Week 6 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-10-14, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Houston Texans, pulling away with a 37–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 29 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with +7.04 total EPA, and +0.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, K. Walter (Houston Texans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.66 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+17.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (9:45) 28-F.Taylor up the middle pushed ob at HOU 14 for 76 yards (32-F.Bennett).

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 K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +13.66 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Jones-Drew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +8.83 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +7.04 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
4. 4 O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.79 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
5. 5 S. Rosenfels · Houston Texans · Passing · +5.39 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
6. 6 F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +4.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Jones-Drew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Northcutt · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 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

• Jacksonville Jaguars — G. Wrighster (D. Garrard pass) (Q2 33:56)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — R. Williams (D. Garrard pass) (Q3 23:20)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew (Q4 13:17)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — D. Smith (Q4 9:12)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew (Q4 5:58)
• Houston Texans — V. Leach (S. Rosenfels pass) (Q4 0:34)

Field goals

• Houston Texans — K. Brown (Q1 55:29)
• Houston Texans — K. Brown (Q2 39:43)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Carney (Q2 31:04)
• Houston Texans — K. Brown (Q3 16:45)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 2 (Q1 55:29) — (10:29) 3-K.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 17 (Q2 39:43) — (9:43) 3-K.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q2 33:56) — (3:56) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 87-G.Wrighster for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 7 (Q2 33:51) — 1-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 18 (Q2 31:04) — (1:04) 1-J.Carney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 6–3. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 9 (Q3 23:20) — (8:20) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 11-R.Williams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 15 (Q3 16:45) — (1:45) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 21–8. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 7 (Q4 13:17) — (13:17) 32-M.Jones-Drew right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 13:11) — 1-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the JAX 21 (Q4 9:12); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 8:55) — 1-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 57 (Q4 5:58) — (5:58) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 5:48) — 1-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 0:34) — (:34) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short right to 44-V.Leach for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans registered a safety from the JAX 2 (Q4 0:29) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 35-S.Gado rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

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

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 54:45) — (9:45) 28-F.Taylor up the middle pushed ob at HOU 14 for 76 yards (32-F.Bennett). [WPA +17.0% · EPA +5.74]
• Houston Texans (Q1 49:33) — (4:33) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 11-A.Davis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by JAX and REVERSED. 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 11-A.Davis to JAX 1 for 9 yards (26-S.Knight). FUMBLES (26 [WPA -15.8% · EPA -5.14]
• Houston Texans (Q1 59:23) — (14:23) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 83-K.Walter to JAX 28 for 46 yards (26-S.Knight). [WPA +13.8% · EPA +4.26]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 42:00) — (12:00) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 11-R.Williams to JAX 38 for 12 yards (24-C.Brown). FUMBLES (24-C.Brown), RECOVERED by HOU-38-D.Faggins at JAX 40. 38-D.Faggins to JAX 40 for no gain (86-D.North [WPA -12.0% · EPA -3.97]
• Houston Texans (Q2 33:51) — 1-J.Carney kicks onside 11 yards from JAX 30 to JAX 41. RECOVERED by JAX-1-J.Carney. [WPA -10.7% · EPA -1.98]

Impact plays

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

• Houston Texans (Q4 9:12) — (9:12) 8-M.Schaub sacked at JAX 26 for -5 yards (95-P.Spicer). FUMBLES (95-P.Spicer), RECOVERED by JAX-52-D.Smith at JAX 23. 52-D.Smith for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -7.3% · EPA -10.83]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 54:45) — (9:45) 28-F.Taylor up the middle pushed ob at HOU 14 for 76 yards (32-F.Bennett). [WPA +17.0% · EPA +5.74]
• Houston Texans (Q1 49:33) — (4:33) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 11-A.Davis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by JAX and REVERSED. 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 11-A.Davis to JAX 1 for 9 yards (26-S.Knight). FUMBLES (26 [WPA -15.8% · EPA -5.14]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 5:58) — (5:58) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +5.00]

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) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +7.04 total EPA
• M.Schaub (Houston Texans) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +1.9% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -8.67 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 (+0.21 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Houston Texans: 11 drives, -1.89 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, +17.75 total EPA, 5 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.
• K. Walter (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.

1. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 55:29 · JAX 2 · Score 3-0
   (10:29) 3-K.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
2. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 39:43 · JAX 17 · Score 6-0
   (9:43) 3-K.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 33:56 · HOU 1 · Score 6-6
   (3:56) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 87-G.Wrighster for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 33:51 · HOU 7 · Score 6-7
   1-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 31:04 · HOU 18 · Score 6-10
   (1:04) 1-J.Carney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
6. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 23:20 · HOU 9 · Score 6-16
   (8:20) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 11-R.Williams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 16:45 · JAX 15 · Score 9-16
   (1:45) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 13:17 · HOU 7 · Score 9-22
   (13:17) 32-M.Jones-Drew right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 13:11 · HOU 2 · Score 9-23
   1-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 9:12 · JAX 21 · Score 9-29
    (9:12) 8-M.Schaub sacked at JAX 26 for -5 yards (95-P.Spicer). FUMBLES (95-P.Spicer), RECOVERED by JAX-52-D.Smith at JAX 23. 52-D.Smith for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 8:55 · HOU 2 · Score 9-30
    1-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
12. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 5:58 · HOU 57 · Score 9-36
    (5:58) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 5:48 · HOU 2 · Score 9-37
    1-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
14. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 0:34 · JAX 1 · Score 15-37
    (:34) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short right to 44-V.Leach for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Houston Texans Safety (+2) — Q4 0:29 · JAX 2 · Score 17-37
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 35-S.Gado rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.