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NFL · Week 11 · November 21, 2016 · 12 min read

Houston Texans vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2016 Week 11 Recap

Raiders defeat Texans 27–20 in Week 11

Derek Carr led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 20–27 Week 11 finish.

Houston Texans 20 6–4
Final 20–27
Las Vegas Raiders 27 8–2 Winner
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
20–27
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
Top passer
B. Osweiler
FantasyHQ MVP
Derek Carr
Game date
November 21, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • B.Osweiler 26/45 · 249 YDS · 1 TD +15.1 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Fiedorowicz 6 REC · 82 YDS +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Dustin Hopkins
    Dustin Hopkins 5 REC · 58 YDS +5.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 21/33 · 295 YDS · 3 TD +17.4 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Olawale 3 REC · 90 YDS · 1 TD +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Richard 3 REC · 50 YDS · 1 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 27–20 Houston Texans
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Derek Carr
Top passer
B. Osweiler
Biggest EPA play
(10:57) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 49-J.Olawale for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2016-11-21

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Houston Texans 27–20 on 2016-11-21. Derek Carr posted a game-high +17.45 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Houston Texans3773020
Las Vegas Raiders010314027

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

HOUHouston Texans
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 8:37FG
    NNN. Novak

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 14
    Score
    3-0

    (8:37) 8-N.Novak 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 15:00TD
    JRJ. Richard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 17
    Score
    3-6

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 30-J.Richard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 14:54XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    3-7

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

  4. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 12:51FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 1
    Score
    3-10

    (12:51) 11-S.Janikowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

  5. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 8:04TD
    Blake Miller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 12
    Score
    9-10

    (8:04) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 13-B.Miller for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 7:59XP
    NNN. Novak

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    10-10

    8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  7. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 8:37TD
    LML. Miller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 1
    Score
    16-10

    (8:37) 76-D.Brown reported in as eligible. 26-L.Miller left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 8:32XP
    NNN. Novak

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    17-10

    8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  9. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 2:42FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    17-13

    (2:42) 11-S.Janikowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

  10. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 10:59FG
    NNN. Novak

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 11
    Score
    20-13

    (10:59) 8-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  11. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 10:57TD
    JOJ. Olawale

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 75
    Score
    20-19

    (10:57) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 49-J.Olawale for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 10:44XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    20-20

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

  13. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 4:51TD
    Amari Cooper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 35
    Score
    20-26

    (4:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 89-A.Cooper for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 4:43XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    20-27

    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).

  1. 1Derek CarrDerek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +17.45 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Osweiler · Houston Texans · Passing · +15.11 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Olawale · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Fiedorowicz · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.33 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  5. 5Dustin HopkinsDustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.62 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Richard · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
  7. 7Amari CooperAmari Cooper · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Prosch · Houston Texans · Rushing · +2.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.53 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Derek Carr

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Derek Carr — LV · Passing

Derek Carr posted the highest total EPA (+17.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.

Derek Carr's top snap (+6.10 EPA): (10:57) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 49-J.Olawale for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

B. Osweiler led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Osweiler (Houston Texans) · 45 dropbacks · 57.8% completion · +1.9% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +15.11 total EPA
  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +2.2% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +17.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatHouston TexansLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play+0.025+0.144
Offensive success rate41.3%41.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.336+0.529
Rush EPA/play-0.210-0.279
Defensive EPA/play-0.144-0.025
Defensive success rate58.6%58.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Houston Texans: +0.03 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: +0.14 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 11 drives, +2.32 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +10.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Las Vegas Raiders — J. Richard (Derek Carr pass) (Q2 15:00)
  • Blake MillerHouston Texans — Blake Miller (B. Osweiler pass) (Q2 8:04)
  • Houston Texans — L. Miller (Q3 8:37)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — J. Olawale (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 10:57)
  • Amari CooperLas Vegas Raiders — Amari Cooper (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 4:51)

Field goals

  • Houston Texans — N. Novak (Q1 8:37)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 12:51)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q3 2:42)
  • Houston Texans — N. Novak (Q4 10:59)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 14 (Q1 8:37) — (8:37) 8-N.Novak 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 17 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 30-J.Richard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 14:54) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the HOU 1 (Q2 12:51) — (12:51) 11-S.Janikowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 12 (Q2 8:04) — (8:04) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 13-B.Miller for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 7:59) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q3 8:37) — (8:37) 76-D.Brown reported in as eligible. 26-L.Miller left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 8:32) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the HOU 2 (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) 11-S.Janikowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 11 (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) 8-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 75 (Q4 10:57) — (10:57) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 49-J.Olawale for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 10:44) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 35 (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 89-A.Cooper for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 4:43) — 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 (Q4 10:57) — (10:57) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 49-J.Olawale for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +32.4% · EPA +6.10]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 89-A.Cooper for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.2% · EPA +3.67]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 5:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) 71-M.Watson reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass short left to 28-L.Murray pushed ob at HOU 35 for 39 yards (27-Q.Demps). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +2.87]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 6:31) — (6:31) 33-A.Hunt left guard to LV 15 for no gain (53-M.Smith). Officials to measure for 1st down - Short. Houston challenged the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling o [WPA -13.9% · EPA -3.65]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 12:33) — (12:33) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins ran ob at LV 36 for 24 yards. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.07]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 10:57) — (10:57) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 49-J.Olawale for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +32.4% · EPA +6.10]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 14:54) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 57 yards from LV 35 to HOU 8. 34-T.Ervin MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LV-22-T.Jones at HOU 19. [WPA -10.1% · EPA -5.20]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 89-A.Cooper for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.2% · EPA +3.67]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 6:31) — (6:31) 33-A.Hunt left guard to LV 15 for no gain (53-M.Smith). Officials to measure for 1st down - Short. Houston challenged the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling o [WPA -13.9% · EPA -3.65]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 8:37 · LV 14 · Score 3-0
    (8:37) 8-N.Novak 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · HOU 17 · Score 3-6
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 30-J.Richard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 14:54 · HOU 15 · Score 3-7
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 12:51 · HOU 1 · Score 3-10
    (12:51) 11-S.Janikowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  5. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 8:04 · LV 12 · Score 9-10
    (8:04) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 13-B.Miller for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 7:59 · LV 15 · Score 10-10
    8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  7. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 8:37 · LV 1 · Score 16-10
    (8:37) 76-D.Brown reported in as eligible. 26-L.Miller left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 8:32 · LV 15 · Score 17-10
    8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  9. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 2:42 · HOU 2 · Score 17-13
    (2:42) 11-S.Janikowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  10. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 10:59 · LV 11 · Score 20-13
    (10:59) 8-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  11. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 10:57 · HOU 75 · Score 20-19
    (10:57) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 49-J.Olawale for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 10:44 · HOU 15 · Score 20-20
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  13. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 4:51 · HOU 35 · Score 20-26
    (4:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 89-A.Cooper for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 4:43 · HOU 15 · Score 20-27
    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.

  • Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2016-11-21?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Houston Texans 27-20 in Week 11, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: Houston Texans 3, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: Houston Texans 7, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Q3: Houston Texans 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: Houston Texans 3, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Final: Houston Texans 20, Las Vegas Raiders 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Richard (D. Carr pass) (Q2 15:00) Houston Texans touchdown — B. Miller (B. Osweiler pass) (Q2 8:04) Houston Texans touchdown — L. Miller (Q3 8:37) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Olawale (D. Carr pass) (Q4 10:57) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Carr pass) (Q4 4:51) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q1 8:37, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 12:51, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 2:42, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q4 10:59, 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?

B. Osweiler (Houston Texans), 57.8% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +15.11 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 63.6% completion, +2.2% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +17.45 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.45 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+6.10 EPA): (10:57) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 49-J.Olawale for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 6-3 Now 6-4 L

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W

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