Game story
In Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-10-31, the New York Jets took care of business against the Houston Texans, pulling away with a 21–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Stroud (Houston Texans) paced the passing game, with -3.63 total EPA, and -15.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Rodgers (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.37 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+19.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (13:01) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep left to 5-G.Wilson. New York Jets challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 5-G.Wilso
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| New York Jets | 0 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Rodgers · New York Jets · Passing · +9.37 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2 G. Wilson · New York Jets · Receiving · +9.25 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 3 T. Dell · Houston Texans · Receiving · +8.86 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 4 D. Adams · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.66 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 5 R. Woods · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 6 J. Taylor · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 7 K. Yeboah · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 8 B. Hall · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.14 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Rodgers — NYJ · Passing
A. Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+9.37) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.29 EPA) came from New York Jets: (15:00) 14-M.Corley right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 14-M.Corley right end to HOU 1 for 18 yards. FUMBLES, ball out of bounds i
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — J. Mixon
- New York Jets — G. Wilson (A. Rodgers pass)
- New York Jets — G. Wilson (A. Rodgers pass)
- New York Jets — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — K. Fairbairn
- Houston Texans — K. Fairbairn
- Houston Texans — K. Fairbairn
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q2 33:25) — (3:25) 28-J.Mixon left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 33:21) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the HOU 21 (Q3 24:09) — (9:09) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short left to 5-G.Wilson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-D.Hunter].; New York Jets added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 24:03) — 46-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 36 (Q3 19:16) — (4:16) 15-K.Fairbairn 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 20–6. New York Jets found the end zone from the HOU 26 (Q4 13:01); New York Jets added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 12:54) — 46-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New York Jets found the end zone from the HOU 37 (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets found the end zone from the HOU 15 (Q4 2:56) — 46-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 11 (Q4 0:42) — (:42) 15-K.Fairbairn 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the HOU 35 (Q4 0:39) — 15-K.Fairbairn kicks onside 8 yards from HOU 35 to HOU 43. 17-D.Adams (didn't try to advance) to HOU 43 for no gain..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q4 13:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep left to 5-G.Wilson. New York Jets challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 5-G.Wilso
- Houston Texans (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) 15-K.Fairbairn 27 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
- Houston Texans (Q4 12:49) — (12:49) 7-C.Stroud pass deep left to 3-T.Dell to NYJ 24 for 50 yards (4-D.Reed).
- Houston Texans (Q4 8:23) — (8:23) 15-K.Fairbairn 43 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend. PENALTY on NYJ-58-E.Watts, Unnecessary Roughness, 13 yards, enforced at NYJ 25 - No Play
- Houston Texans (Q1 52:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud sacked at NYJ 18 for -6 yards (72-M.Clemons). FUMBLES (72-M.Clemons), RECOVERED by NYJ-99-W.McDonald at NYJ 18.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 14-M.Corley right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 14-M.Corley right end to HOU 1 for 18 yards. FUMBLES,
- Houston Texans (Q1 52:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud sacked at NYJ 18 for -6 yards (72-M.Clemons). FUMBLES (72-M.Clemons), RECOVERED by NYJ-99-W.McDonald at NYJ 18.
- New York Jets (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 13:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep left to 5-G.Wilson. New York Jets challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 5-G.Wilso
Quarterback report card
C.Stroud led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Stroud (Houston Texans) · 47 dropbacks · 23.4% completion · -15.0% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.63 total EPA
- A.Rodgers (New York Jets) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · -1.3% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +9.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Houston Texans | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.012 | +0.117 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.1% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.091 | +0.260 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.037 | -0.238 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.117 | -0.012 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 58.9% |
By the numbers
New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Houston Texans: 10 drives, +1.10 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 10 drives, +8.55 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- A. Rodgers (New York Jets) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Stroud (HOU) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 33:25 · NYJ 3 · Score 6-0
(3:25) 28-J.Mixon left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 33:21 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-0
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 24:09 · HOU 21 · Score 7-6
(9:09) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short left to 5-G.Wilson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-D.Hunter]. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 24:03 · HOU 15 · Score 7-7
46-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 19:16 · NYJ 36 · Score 10-7
(4:16) 15-K.Fairbairn 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 13:01 · HOU 26 · Score 10-13
(13:01) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep left to 5-G.Wilson. New York Jets challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 12:54 · HOU 15 · Score 10-14
46-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 3:02 · HOU 37 · Score 10-20
(3:02) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets TD (+7) — Q4 2:56 · HOU 15 · Score 10-21
46-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 0:42 · NYJ 11 · Score 13-21
(:42) 15-K.Fairbairn 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 0:39 · HOU 35 · Score 13-21
15-K.Fairbairn kicks onside 8 yards from HOU 35 to HOU 43. 17-D.Adams (didn't try to advance) to HOU 43 for no gain.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
The New York Jets beat the Houston Texans 21-13 in Week 9, 2024 on 2024-10-31.
What was the final score of Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
The final score was Houston Texans 13, New York Jets 21 (HOU 13-21 NYJ) in Week 9, 2024 on 2024-10-31.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
Q2: Houston Texans 7, New York Jets 0; Q3: Houston Texans 3, New York Jets 7; Q4: Houston Texans 6, New York Jets 20; Final: Houston Texans 13, New York Jets 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
Houston Texans touchdown — J. Mixon (Q2 33:25) New York Jets touchdown — G. Wilson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 24:09) New York Jets touchdown — G. Wilson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 13:01) New York Jets touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 3:02) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 19:16, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 0:42, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 0:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
C. Stroud (Houston Texans), 23.4% completion, -15.0% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.63 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (New York Jets), 61.1% completion, -1.3% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +9.37 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
A. Rodgers (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +9.37 on passing plays. across 36 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.29 EPA): (15:00) 14-M.Corley right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 14-M.Corley right end to HOU 1 for. The biggest win-probability swing was +19.3%.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L
New York Jets
Entered 2-6 Now 3-6 W
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