Game story
In Week 5 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-09, the Houston Texans took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 13–6 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 9 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -6.10 total EPA, and -10.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.37 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Houston Texans changed the game: (7:26) (Shotgun) PENALTY on JAX-44-T.Walker, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at HOU 47 - No Play. Penalty on JAX-44-T.Walker, Neutral Zone Infraction, declined.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2 J. Akins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 3 N. Collins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 4 T. Etienne · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.96 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 5 R. Burkhead · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 6 C. Manhertz · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 7 T. Etienne · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 8 D. Arnold · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Jones — JAX · Receiving
M. Jones posted the highest total EPA (+5.37) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.03 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (10:12) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 7-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Stingley at HOU -7. 24-D.Stingley to HOU 2 for 9 yards (16-T.Lawrence).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — D. Pierce
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — R. Patterson
- Houston Texans — K. Fairbairn
- Houston Texans — K. Fairbairn
- Jacksonville Jaguars — R. Patterson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 8 (Q1 46:25) — (1:25) 10-R.Patterson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 6–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 31 (Q2 42:29) — (12:29) 7-K.Fairbairn 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 33 (Q2 33:28) — (3:28) 7-K.Fairbairn 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 26 (Q2 30:11).
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 3:14) — (3:14) 31-D.Pierce up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 3:11) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Houston Texans (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) PENALTY on JAX-44-T.Walker, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at HOU 47 - No Play. Penalty on JAX-44-T.Walker, Neutral Zone Infraction, declined.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 25:12) — (10:12) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 7-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Stingley at HOU -7. 24-D.Stingley to HOU 2 for 9 yards (16-T.Lawrence).
- Houston Texans (Q4 3:14) — (3:14) 31-D.Pierce up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 28:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short middle to 11-M.Jones to HOU 29 for 17 yards (5-J.Pitre).
- Houston Texans (Q4 5:02) — (5:02) 31-D.Pierce up the middle to JAX 2 for 20 yards (91-D.Smoot, 5-A.Cisco).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 25:12) — (10:12) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 7-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Stingley at HOU -7. 24-D.Stingley to HOU 2 for 9 yards (16-T.Lawrence).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 25-J.Robinson up the middle to HOU 38 for no gain (58-C.Kirksey; 96-M.Collins).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 38:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass incomplete short middle to 13-C.Kirk (25-D.King).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 15:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep middle to 11-M.Jones to JAX 31 for 20 yards (24-D.Stingley).
Quarterback report card
T.Lawrence led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 50 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -10.7% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -6.10 total EPA
- D.Mills (Houston Texans) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · -1.7% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -1.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.109 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.2% | 40.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.070 | -0.122 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.050 | -0.127 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.109 | -0.005 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.3% | 60.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Houston Texans: 10 drives, +0.37 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, -9.36 total EPA, 2 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.
- M. Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Lawrence (JAX) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 46:25 · HOU 8 · Score 0-3
(1:25) 10-R.Patterson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 42:29 · JAX 31 · Score 3-3
(12:29) 7-K.Fairbairn 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 33:28 · JAX 33 · Score 6-3
(3:28) 7-K.Fairbairn 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 30:11 · HOU 26 · Score 6-6
(:11) 10-R.Patterson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. Penalty on HOU-1-T.Smith, Defensive Offside, declined. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 3:14 · JAX 1 · Score 12-6
(3:14) 31-D.Pierce up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 3:11 · JAX 15 · Score 13-6
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 13-6 in Week 5, 2022 on 2022-10-09.
What was the final score of Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Houston Texans 13, Jacksonville Jaguars 6 (HOU 13-6 JAX) in Week 5, 2022 on 2022-10-09.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Houston Texans 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q2: Houston Texans 6, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q4: Houston Texans 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: Houston Texans 13, Jacksonville Jaguars 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Houston Texans touchdown — D. Pierce (Q4 3:14) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — R. Patterson (Q1 46:25, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 42:29, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 33:28, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — R. Patterson (Q2 30:11, 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?
T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 50.0% completion, -10.7% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -6.10 total passing EPA. D. Mills (Houston Texans), 61.5% completion, -1.7% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -1.83 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
M. Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +5.37 on receiving plays. across 11 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.03 EPA): (10:12) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 7-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Stingley at HOU -7. 24-D.Stingley to HOU 2 for 9 yards (16-T.Lawrence).. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.3%.
Was Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Houston Texans won 13-6 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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