Game story
In Week 10 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-11-12, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Houston Texans, pulling away with a 33–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Savage (Houston Texans) paced the passing game, with -14.52 total EPA, and -8.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Woods (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.92 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+17.9% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (9:36) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 17-R.Woods for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 33 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Woods · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +10.92 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 2 J. Goff · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +9.11 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 3 S. Watkins · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 4 S. Anderson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 5 L. Dunbar · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +1.78 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 6 T. Gurley · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 7 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 8 W.Fuller V · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Woods — LA · Receiving
R. Woods posted the highest total EPA (+10.92) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.09 EPA per play.
The signature play (+7.52 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (9:36) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 17-R.Woods for 94 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 — B. Ellington (T. Savage pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — R. Woods (J. Goff pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Watkins (J. Goff pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — R. Woods (J. Goff pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the HOU 9 (Q1 56:14) — (11:14) 4-G.Zuerlein 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the HOU 14 (Q2 40:22) — (10:22) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the LA 26 (Q2 36:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass short left to 12-B.Ellington for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 36:31) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the HOU 32 (Q2 30:19) — (:19) 4-G.Zuerlein 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 21–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the HOU 94 (Q3 24:36) — (9:36) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 17-R.Woods for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 24:23) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the HOU 17 (Q3 16:42) — (1:42) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 12-S.Watkins for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 16:33) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the HOU 12 (Q3 16:24) — (1:24) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 17-R.Woods for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 16:14) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the HOU 15 (Q4 7:38) — (7:38) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 24:36) — (9:36) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 17-R.Woods for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q2 31:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass short middle intended for 87-C.Fiedorowicz INTERCEPTED by 26-M.Barron at LA 10. 26-M.Barron to LA 25 for 15 yards (71-X.Su'a-Filo).
- Houston Texans (Q1 57:43) — (12:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-T.Savage sacked at HOU 30 for -9 yards (99-A.Donald). FUMBLES (99-A.Donald) [99-A.Donald], touched at HOU 25, RECOVERED by LA-96-M.Longacre at HOU 20. 96-M.Longacre to H
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 33:39) — (3:39) (Punt formation) 6-J.Hekker pass short right to 10-P.Cooper to LA 38 for 6 yards (23-K.Drummond).
- Houston Texans (Q2 43:25) — (13:25) 7-K.Fairbairn 34 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 24:36) — (9:36) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 17-R.Woods for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q1 57:43) — (12:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-T.Savage sacked at HOU 30 for -9 yards (99-A.Donald). FUMBLES (99-A.Donald) [99-A.Donald], touched at HOU 25, RECOVERED by LA-96-M.Longacre at HOU 20. 96-M.Longacre to H
- Houston Texans (Q3 16:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage sacked at HOU 18 for -7 yards (50-S.Ebukam). FUMBLES (50-S.Ebukam) [50-S.Ebukam], RECOVERED by LA-95-T.Walker at HOU 15. 95-T.Walker to HOU 12 for 3 yards (66-N.Martin).
- Houston Texans (Q2 31:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass short middle intended for 87-C.Fiedorowicz INTERCEPTED by 26-M.Barron at LA 10. 26-M.Barron to LA 25 for 15 yards (71-X.Su'a-Filo).
Quarterback report card
T.Savage led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Savage (Houston Texans) · 45 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -8.0% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -14.52 total EPA
- J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 41 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +9.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.269 | +0.060 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.1% | 44.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.323 | +0.163 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.229 | -0.084 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.060 | +0.269 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.3% | 68.9% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.27), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Houston Texans: 13 drives, -24.22 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, +5.12 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- R. Woods (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Savage (HOU) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Goff (LA) 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.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 56:14 · HOU 9 · Score 0-3
(11:14) 4-G.Zuerlein 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 40:22 · HOU 14 · Score 0-6
(10:22) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 36:37 · LA 26 · Score 6-6
(6:37) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass short left to 12-B.Ellington for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 36:31 · LA 15 · Score 7-6
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:19 · HOU 32 · Score 7-9
(:19) 4-G.Zuerlein 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 24:36 · HOU 94 · Score 7-15
(9:36) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 17-R.Woods for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 24:23 · HOU 15 · Score 7-16
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 16:42 · HOU 17 · Score 7-22
(1:42) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 12-S.Watkins for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 16:33 · HOU 15 · Score 7-23
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 16:24 · HOU 12 · Score 7-29
(1:24) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 17-R.Woods for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 16:14 · HOU 15 · Score 7-30
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 7:38 · HOU 15 · Score 7-33
(7:38) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Houston Texans 33-7 in Week 10, 2017 on 2017-11-12.
What was the final score of Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Houston Texans 7, Los Angeles Rams 33 (HOU 7-33 LA) in Week 10, 2017 on 2017-11-12.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Houston Texans 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: Houston Texans 7, Los Angeles Rams 6; Q3: Houston Texans 0, Los Angeles Rams 21; Q4: Houston Texans 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Final: Houston Texans 7, Los Angeles Rams 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Rams?
Houston Texans touchdown — B. Ellington (T. Savage pass) (Q2 36:37) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — R. Woods (J. Goff pass) (Q3 24:36) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Watkins (J. Goff pass) (Q3 16:42) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — R. Woods (J. Goff pass) (Q3 16:24) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 56:14, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 40:22, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 30:19, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 7:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Rams?
T. Savage (Houston Texans), 40.0% completion, -8.0% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -14.52 total passing EPA. J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams), 61.0% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +9.11 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Rams?
R. Woods (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +10.92 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.52 EPA): (9:36) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 17-R.Woods for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +17.9%.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W
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