Game story
In Week 15 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-12-15, the Houston Texans took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 24–21 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +5.24 total EPA, and +0.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Brown (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.27 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-30.2% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (11:01) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 86-A.Firkser INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Mercilus (20-J.Reid) at HOU 2. 59-W.Mercilus pushed ob at TEN 12 for 86 yards (81-J.Smith).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Brown · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.27 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 2 D. Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +6.67 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3 D. Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.27 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 4 K. Stills · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 5 R. Tannehill · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +5.24 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6 C. Davis · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 7 J. Smith · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +3.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.69 EPA/play
- 8 J. Smith · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Brown — TEN · Receiving
A. Brown posted the highest total EPA (+7.27) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.56 EPA per play.
The signature play (-10.72 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (11:01) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 86-A.Firkser INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Mercilus (20-J.Reid) at HOU 2. 59-W.Mercilus pushed ob at TEN 12 for 86 yards (81-J.Smith).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — K. Stills (D. Watson pass)
- Houston Texans — K. Stills (D. Watson pass)
- Tennessee Titans — R. Tannehill
- Tennessee Titans — A. Brown (R. Tannehill pass)
- Houston Texans — C. Hyde
- Tennessee Titans — D. Lewis (R. Tannehill pass)
Field goals
- 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 14–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 12 (Q2 40:04); Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 39:59) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 16 (Q2 33:20) — (3:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 12-K.Stills for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 33:14) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q3 20:40) — (5:40) 17-R.Tannehill left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 20:34) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–10. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q4 13:46) — (13:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 11-A.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 13:35) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 10 (Q4 10:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 23-C.Hyde left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 10:34) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 11 (Q4 3:31); Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 11 (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 33-D.Lewis for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 2:04) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 41:01) — (11:01) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 86-A.Firkser INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Mercilus (20-J.Reid) at HOU 2. 59-W.Mercilus pushed ob at TEN 12 for 86 yards (81-J.Smith).
- Houston Texans (Q4 10:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 23-C.Hyde left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 13:46) — (13:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 11-A.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 81-J.Smith right end pushed ob at HOU 16 for 57 yards (20-J.Reid). HOU-20-J.Reid was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Houston Texans (Q1 54:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left intended for 25-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 24-K.Vaccaro at TEN -1. 24-K.Vaccaro ran ob at TEN 1 for 2 yards.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 41:01) — (11:01) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 86-A.Firkser INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Mercilus (20-J.Reid) at HOU 2. 59-W.Mercilus pushed ob at TEN 12 for 86 yards (81-J.Smith).
- Houston Texans (Q3 15:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle intended for 15-W.Fuller INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Brown (98-J.Simmons) at TEN -4. Touchback.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 53:54) — (8:54) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-A.Brown pushed ob at HOU 37 for 60 yards (24-J.Joseph) [92-B.Dunn].
- Houston Texans (Q1 54:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left intended for 25-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 24-K.Vaccaro at TEN -1. 24-K.Vaccaro ran ob at TEN 1 for 2 yards.
Quarterback report card
R.Tannehill led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +0.1% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.24 total EPA
- D.Watson (Houston Texans) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +12.0% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +6.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.125 | +0.047 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.7% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.208 | +0.077 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.037 | +0.128 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.047 | -0.125 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 51.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Houston Texans: 10 drives, +9.73 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, +3.95 total EPA, 3 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.
- A. Brown (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Watson (HOU) 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.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 40:04 · TEN 12 · Score 6-0
(10:04) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 12-K.Stills for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-26-L.Ryan, Defensive Holding, declined. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 39:59 · TEN 15 · Score 7-0
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 33:20 · TEN 16 · Score 13-0
(3:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 12-K.Stills for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 33:14 · TEN 15 · Score 14-0
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 20:40 · HOU 1 · Score 14-6
(5:40) 17-R.Tannehill left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 20:34 · HOU 15 · Score 14-7
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 13:46 · HOU 5 · Score 14-13
(13:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 11-A.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 13:35 · HOU 15 · Score 14-14
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 10:41 · TEN 10 · Score 20-14
(10:41) (Shotgun) 23-C.Hyde left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 10:34 · TEN 15 · Score 21-14
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 3:31 · TEN 11 · Score 24-14
(3:31) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger. Penalty on TEN-46-J.Kalu, Defensive Offside, declin - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 2:10 · HOU 11 · Score 24-20
(2:10) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 33-D.Lewis for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 2:04 · HOU 15 · Score 24-21
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 24-21 in Week 15, 2019 on 2019-12-15.
What was the final score of Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Houston Texans 24, Tennessee Titans 21 (HOU 24-21 TEN) in Week 15, 2019 on 2019-12-15.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
Q2: Houston Texans 14, Tennessee Titans 0; Q3: Houston Texans 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Houston Texans 10, Tennessee Titans 14; Final: Houston Texans 24, Tennessee Titans 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
Houston Texans touchdown — K. Stills (D. Watson pass) (Q2 40:04) Houston Texans touchdown — K. Stills (D. Watson pass) (Q2 33:20) Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Tannehill (Q3 20:40) Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Brown (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 13:46) Houston Texans touchdown — C. Hyde (Q4 10:41) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Lewis (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 2:10) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 3:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 56.4% completion, +0.1% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.24 total passing EPA. D. Watson (Houston Texans), 59.4% completion, +12.0% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +6.67 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
A. Brown (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +7.27 on receiving plays. across 13 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-10.72 EPA): (11:01) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 86-A.Firkser INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Mercilus (20-J.Reid) at HOU 2. 59-W.Mercilus pushed ob at TEN 12 for 86 yards (81-J.S. The biggest win-probability swing was -30.2%.
Was Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Houston Texans won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L
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