Game story
In Week 9 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-11-03, the Houston Texans took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 26–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
G.Minshew II (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -15.37 total EPA, and -6.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Watson (Houston Texans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.12 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-16.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Houston Texans changed the game: (:11) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 58 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | 3 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 26 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +16.12 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2 K. Stills · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 3 D. Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 4 J. Akins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 5 R. Armstead · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 6 K. Cole · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 7 D. Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 8 D. Carter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Watson — HOU · Passing
D. Watson posted the highest total EPA (+16.12) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Houston Texans's efficiency. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.47 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (4:43) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew II pass deep left intended for 89-J.Oliver INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Reid [59-W.Mercilus] at JAX 40. 20-J.Reid to JAX 3 for 37 yards (89-J.Oliver; 74-C.Robinson). Penalty on JAX-65-B.Linder, Offen
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — D. Fells (D. Watson pass)
- Houston Texans — D. Johnson
- Houston Texans — D. Hopkins (D. Watson pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — K. Fairbairn
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo
- Houston Texans — K. Fairbairn
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 34 (Q1 53:24) — (8:24) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 6–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q2 35:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 87-D.Fells for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 12 (Q2 31:52) — (1:52) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Lambo 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Orzech, Holder-9-L.Cooke..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 24 (Q3 20:02) — (5:02) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q3 15:38) — (:38) 25-D.Johnson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 15:31) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 4:22); Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 4:19) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Houston Texans (Q2 30:11) — (:11) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 58 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- Houston Texans (Q1 56:19) — (11:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson scrambles left end ran ob at JAX 37 for 5 yards (31-B.Borders).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 25:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew II pass deep left to 17-D.Chark Jr. ran ob at HOU 4 for 19 yards. PENALTY on JAX-17-D.Chark Jr., Offensive Pass Interference, 9 yards, enforced at HOU 23 - No Play.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 30:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew II pass short middle to 88-S.DeValve to HOU 35 for 17 yards (41-Z.Cunningham).
- Houston Texans (Q1 55:45) — (10:45) 4-D.Watson pass incomplete deep left to 23-C.Hyde (36-R.Harrison). PENALTY on HOU-77-C.Clark, Illegal Blindside Block, 15 yards, enforced at JAX 37 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew II pass deep left intended for 89-J.Oliver INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Reid [59-W.Mercilus] at JAX 40. 20-J.Reid to JAX 3 for 37 yards (89-J.Oliver; 74-C.Robinson). Penalty on JA
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew II scrambles up the middle to HOU 38 for 6 yards (54-J.Martin). FUMBLES (54-J.Martin), RECOVERED by HOU-41-Z.Cunningham at HOU 36. 41-Z.Cunningham to JAX 40 fo
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 24:03) — (9:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-L.Cooke sacked at HOU 43 for -12 yards (28-B.Boddy-Calhoun). FUMBLES (28-B.Boddy-Calhoun) [35-K.Crossen], recovered by JAX-4-J.Lambo at 50. 4-J.Lambo to 50 for no gain
- Houston Texans (Q3 17:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 23-C.Hyde right tackle ran ob at JAX 23 for 48 yards (31-B.Borders).
Quarterback report card
G.Minshew II led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- G.Minshew II (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 55 dropbacks · 49.1% completion · -6.7% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -15.37 total EPA
- D.Watson (Houston Texans) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +13.4% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +16.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.114 | -0.234 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.1% | 36.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.448 | -0.343 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.169 | -0.031 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.234 | -0.114 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.7% | 51.9% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Houston Texans: 10 drives, +9.27 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, -18.73 total EPA, 1 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.
- D. Watson (Houston Texans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- G.Minshew II (JAX) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- D. Watson (HOU) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 53:24 · JAX 34 · Score 3-0
(8:24) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 35:58 · JAX 1 · Score 9-0
(5:58) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 87-D.Fells for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 31:52 · HOU 12 · Score 9-3
(1:52) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Lambo 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Orzech, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 20:02 · JAX 24 · Score 12-3
(5:02) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 15:38 · JAX 1 · Score 18-3
(:38) 25-D.Johnson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 15:31 · JAX 15 · Score 19-3
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 4:22 · JAX 1 · Score 25-3
(4:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-21-A.Bouye, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 4:19 · JAX 15 · Score 26-3
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-3 in Week 9, 2019 on 2019-11-03.
What was the final score of Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Houston Texans 26, Jacksonville Jaguars 3 (HOU 26-3 JAX) in Week 9, 2019 on 2019-11-03.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Houston Texans 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Houston Texans 6, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Houston Texans 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Houston Texans 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: Houston Texans 26, Jacksonville Jaguars 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Houston Texans touchdown — D. Fells (D. Watson pass) (Q2 35:58) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Johnson (Q3 15:38) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (D. Watson pass) (Q4 4:22) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q1 53:24, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 31:52, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 20:02, 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?
G.Minshew II (Jacksonville Jaguars), 49.1% completion, -6.7% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -15.37 total passing EPA. D. Watson (Houston Texans), 61.1% completion, +13.4% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +16.12 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
D. Watson (Houston Texans) led the game in total EPA with +16.12 on passing plays. across 36 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.47 EPA): (4:43) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew II pass deep left intended for 89-J.Oliver INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Reid [59-W.Mercilus] at JAX 40. 20-J.Reid to JAX 3 for 37 yards (89-J.Oliver; 74-C.Robi. The biggest win-probability swing was -16.9%.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
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