Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 30–14 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 24–0 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Top passer
- Derek Carr
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:08) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle intended for 81-M.Rivera INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Jackson [93…
- Game date
- 2014-09-14
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30–14 on 2014-09-14. R. Fitzpatrick posted a game-high +12.10 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 21 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(9:41) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 99-J.Watt for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(6:19) 28-A.Blue left tackle to HOU 44 for -1 yards (78-J.Ellis).
(:09) (Shotgun) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(10:34) 4-R.Bullock 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(8:34) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(3:17) 4-R.Bullock 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(14:12) 20-D.McFadden left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-58-B.Reed, Defensive Offside, declined.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
(4:51) 4-R.Bullock 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:17) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 9:41TD JWJ. WattPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 6-0
(9:41) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 99-J.Watt for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 9:37XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 6:19TD ABA. BluePoints+7
- Yard line
- LV 55
- Score
- 7-0
(6:19) 28-A.Blue left tackle to HOU 44 for -1 yards (78-J.Ellis).
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 0:09TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 5
- Score
- 13-0
(:09) (Shotgun) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 0:05XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 14-0
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 10:34FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 17-0
(10:34) 4-R.Bullock 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 8:34TD Dustin HopkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 12
- Score
- 23-0
(8:34) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 8:29XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 24-0
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 3:17FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LV 21
- Score
- 27-0
(3:17) 4-R.Bullock 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 14:12TD DMD. McFaddenPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 1
- Score
- 27-6
(14:12) 20-D.McFadden left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-58-B.Reed, Defensive Offside, declined.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 14:07XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 27-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 4:51FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LV 28
- Score
- 30-7
(4:51) 4-R.Bullock 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:17TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 9
- Score
- 30-13
(:17) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:13XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 30-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Fitzpatrick · Houston Texans · Passing · +12.10 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 2
Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play - 3A. Foster · Houston Texans · Rushing · +5.66 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 4
Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play - 5G. Graham · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.18 EPA/play
- 6Justin Jones · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 7Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 8A. Holmes · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
R. Fitzpatrick — HOU · Passing
R. Fitzpatrick posted the highest total EPA (+12.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
R. Fitzpatrick's top snap (+3.18 EPA): (5:03) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 88-G.Graham to LV 27 for 26 yards (55-S.Moore; 33-T.Branch).
Biggest single play (-8.07 EPA): Derek Carr — (13:08) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle intended for 81-M.Rivera INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Jackson [93-J.Crick] at HOU 11. 25-K.Jackson to LV 24 for 65 yards (20-D.McFadden).
Quarterback report card
Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -1.1% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -12.61 total EPA
- R. Fitzpatrick (Houston Texans) · 23 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +8.7% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +12.10 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.115 | -0.154 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.2% | 39.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.526 | -0.280 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.006 | +0.114 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.154 | -0.115 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.8% | 59.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.12 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.15 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 10 drives, +10.02 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -12.19 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — J. Watt (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Houston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. McFadden
- Las Vegas Raiders — Justin Jones (Derek Carr pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — Randy Bullock
- Houston Texans — Randy Bullock
- Houston Texans — Randy Bullock
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 21–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q1 9:41) — (9:41) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 99-J.Watt for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 9:37) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 55 (Q1 6:19) — (6:19) 28-A.Blue left tackle to HOU 44 for -1 yards (78-J.Ellis).; Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q1 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 0:05) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 15 (Q2 10:34) — (10:34) 4-R.Bullock 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 12 (Q3 8:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 8:29) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 21 (Q3 3:17) — (3:17) 4-R.Bullock 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q4 14:12) — (14:12) 20-D.McFadden left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-58-B.Reed, Defensive Offside, declined.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 14:07) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 28 (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) 4-R.Bullock 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 9 (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 0:13) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Texans' Captains: #21 K.Lewis; #55 C.Myers; #56 B.Cushing; #76 D.Brown
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 13:08) — (13:08) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle intended for 81-M.Rivera INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Jackson [93-J.Crick] at HOU 11. 25-K.Jackson to LV 24 for 65 yards (20-D.McFadden).
- Houston Texans (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 23-A.Foster left tackle to HOU 29 for 9 yards (23-T.Brown).
- Houston Texans (Q1 11:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 23-A.Foster left tackle to LV
- Houston Texans (Q1 5:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 88-G.Graham to LV 27 for 26 yards (55-S.Moore; 33-T.Branch).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 13:08) — (13:08) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle intended for 81-M.Rivera INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Jackson [93-J.Crick] at HOU 11. 25-K.Jackson to LV 24 for 65 yards (20-D.McFadden).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 10:51) — (10:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 81-M.Rivera to HOU 32 for 6 yards (36-D.Swearinger). FUMBLES (36-D.Swearinger), RECOVERED by HOU-24-J.Joseph at HOU 30. 24-J.Joseph to LV 21 for 49 yards
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:16) — (4:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 20-D.McFadden INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Reed [99-J.Watt] at LV 16. 58-B.Reed to LV 11 for 5 yards (72-D.Penn).
- Houston Texans (Q1 11:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 23-A.Foster left tackle to LV
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 9:41 · LV 1 · Score 6-0
(9:41) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 99-J.Watt for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 9:37 · LV 2 · Score 7-0
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+7) — Q1 6:19 · LV 55 · Score 7-0
(6:19) 28-A.Blue left tackle to HOU 44 for -1 yards (78-J.Ellis). - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 0:09 · LV 5 · Score 13-0
(:09) (Shotgun) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 0:05 · LV 2 · Score 14-0
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 10:34 · LV 15 · Score 17-0
(10:34) 4-R.Bullock 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 8:34 · LV 12 · Score 23-0
(8:34) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 8:29 · LV 2 · Score 24-0
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 3:17 · LV 21 · Score 27-0
(3:17) 4-R.Bullock 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 14:12 · HOU 1 · Score 27-6
(14:12) 20-D.McFadden left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-58-B.Reed, Defensive Offside, declined. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 14:07 · HOU 2 · Score 27-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 4:51 · LV 28 · Score 30-7
(4:51) 4-R.Bullock 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 0:17 · HOU 9 · Score 30-13
(:17) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 0:13 · HOU 2 · Score 30-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Houston Texans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2014-09-14?
The Houston Texans beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30-14 in Week 2, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Houston Texans 21, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: Houston Texans 3, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q3: Houston Texans 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Houston Texans 3, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Final: Houston Texans 30, Las Vegas Raiders 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Houston Texans touchdown — J. Watt (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q1 9:41) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q1 0:09) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q3 8:34) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. McFadden (Q4 14:12) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jones (D. Carr pass) (Q4 0:17) Houston Texans field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 10:34, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — R. Bullock (Q3 3:17, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 4:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 60.0% completion, -1.1% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -12.61 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Houston Texans), 60.9% completion, +8.7% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +12.10 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders?
R. Fitzpatrick (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.10 total EPA on Passing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (+3.18 EPA): (5:03) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 88-G.Graham to LV 27 for 26 yards (55-S.Moore; 33-T.Branch)..
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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