Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 30–27 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 7–20 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Schaub
- Top passer
- M. Schaub
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2010-09-19
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Washington Commanders 30–27 on 2010-09-19, overcoming Washington Commanders's 20–7 halftime lead. M. Schaub posted a game-high +19.80 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 0 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 30 |
 Washington Commanders | 6 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans
(9:42) 4-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.
(5:52) 4-G.Gano 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.
(15:00) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 12-J.Jones for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(12:33) 26-C.Portis right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.
(1:24) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.
(9:27) 4-N.Rackers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(3:59) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 47-C.Cooley for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.
(:23) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(11:15) 4-N.Rackers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(2:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(3:30) 4-N.Rackers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 9:42FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 23
- Score
- 0-3
(9:42) 4-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 5:52FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 9
- Score
- 0-6
(5:52) 4-G.Gano 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 15:00TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 5
- Score
- 6-6
(15:00) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 12-J.Jones for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 14:56XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 7-6
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 12:33TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 1
- Score
- 7-12
(12:33) 26-C.Portis right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 12:29XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-13
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:24TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 1
- Score
- 7-19
(1:24) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:20XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-20
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 9:27FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 29
- Score
- 10-20
(9:27) 4-N.Rackers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:59TD CCC. CooleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 22
- Score
- 10-26
(3:59) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 47-C.Cooley for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:51XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 10-27
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 0:23TD KWK. WalterPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 6
- Score
- 16-27
(:23) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 0:00XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 17-27
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 11:15FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 26
- Score
- 20-27
(11:15) 4-N.Rackers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 2:11TD Austin JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 34
- Score
- 26-27
(2:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 2:03XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 27-27
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
OT 3:30FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 17
- Score
- 30-27
(3:30) 4-N.Rackers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +19.80 total EPA · 59 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2D. McNabb · Washington Commanders · Passing · +17.28 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 3K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +11.22 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 4Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +10.25 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 5Fred Davis II · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.06 EPA/play
- 6A. Foster · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 7C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 8
Andrew Armstrong · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.78 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
M. Schaub — HOU · Passing
M. Schaub posted the highest total EPA (+19.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 59 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
M. Schaub's top snap (+6.07 EPA): (2:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Schaub led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 59 dropbacks · 64.4% completion · +10.6% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +19.80 total EPA
- D. McNabb (Washington Commanders) · 42 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +9.8% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +17.28 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.153 | +0.119 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.0% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.336 | +0.411 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.015 | -0.213 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.119 | -0.153 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 49.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Houston Texans +0.15, Washington Commanders +0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.15 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.12 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 13 drives, +15.62 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +9.37 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — Justin Jones (M. Schaub pass)
- Washington Commanders — C. Portis
- Washington Commanders — C. Portis
- Washington Commanders — C. Cooley (D. McNabb pass)
- Houston Texans — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — Austin Johnson (M. Schaub pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — Graham Gano
- Washington Commanders — Graham Gano
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the HOU 23 (Q1 9:42) — (9:42) 4-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the HOU 9 (Q1 5:52) — (5:52) 4-G.Gano 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 12-J.Jones for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 14:56) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q2 12:33) — (12:33) 26-C.Portis right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 12:29) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q2 1:24) — (1:24) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 1:20) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–7. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the WAS 29 (Q3 9:27) — (9:27) 4-N.Rackers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the HOU 22 (Q3 3:59) — (3:59) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 47-C.Cooley for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 3:51) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q3 0:23) — (:23) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 0:00) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the WAS 26 (Q4 11:15) — (11:15) 4-N.Rackers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the WAS 34 (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 2:03) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Overtime: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the WAS 17 (OT 3:30) — (3:30) 4-N.Rackers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (OT 5:39) — (5:39) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 85-J.Dreessen to WAS 18 for 28 yards (48-C.Horton, 37-R.Doughty). The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Washington Commanders (OT 7:18) — (7:18) 4-G.Gano 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.
- Houston Texans (OT 10:42) — (10:42) (Punt formation) PENALTY on HOU-1-M.Turk, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at WAS 34 - No Play.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 14:50) — (14:50) 5-D.McNabb pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway to HOU 11 for 62 yards (25-K.Jackson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q3 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 23-A.Foster pushed ob at WAS 6 for 50 yards (30-L.Landry; 23-D.Hall).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 2:13) — (2:13) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 86-F.Davis pushed ob at HOU 1 for 62 yards (25-K.Jackson). Penalty on HOU-25-K.Jackson, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 14:50) — (14:50) 5-D.McNabb pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway to HOU 11 for 62 yards (25-K.Jackson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 9:42 · HOU 23 · Score 0-3
(9:42) 4-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 5:52 · HOU 9 · Score 0-6
(5:52) 4-G.Gano 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · WAS 5 · Score 6-6
(15:00) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 12-J.Jones for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · WAS 2 · Score 7-6
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 12:33 · HOU 1 · Score 7-12
(12:33) 26-C.Portis right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 12:29 · HOU 2 · Score 7-13
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 1:24 · HOU 1 · Score 7-19
(1:24) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 1:20 · HOU 2 · Score 7-20
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 9:27 · WAS 29 · Score 10-20
(9:27) 4-N.Rackers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 3:59 · HOU 22 · Score 10-26
(3:59) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 47-C.Cooley for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 3:51 · HOU 2 · Score 10-27
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 0:23 · WAS 6 · Score 16-27
(:23) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 0:00 · WAS 2 · Score 17-27
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 11:15 · WAS 26 · Score 20-27
(11:15) 4-N.Rackers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 2:11 · WAS 34 · Score 26-27
(2:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 2:03 · WAS 2 · Score 27-27
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — OT 3:30 · WAS 17 · Score 30-27
(3:30) 4-N.Rackers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Schaub (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Washington Commanders on 2010-09-19?
The Houston Texans beat the Washington Commanders 30-27 in Week 2, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Houston Texans 0, Washington Commanders 6; Q2: Houston Texans 7, Washington Commanders 14; Q3: Houston Texans 10, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Houston Texans 10, Washington Commanders 0; Q5: Houston Texans 3, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Houston Texans 30, Washington Commanders 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Washington Commanders?
Houston Texans touchdown — J. Jones (M. Schaub pass) (Q2 15:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q2 12:33) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q2 1:24) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Cooley (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 3:59) Houston Texans touchdown — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass) (Q3 0:23) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Johnson (M. Schaub pass) (Q4 2:11) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q1 9:42, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q1 5:52, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 9:27, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 11:15, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (OT 3:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Washington Commanders?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 64.4% completion, +10.6% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +19.80 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Washington Commanders), 66.7% completion, +9.8% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +17.28 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Washington Commanders?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.80 total EPA on Passing plays. across 59 snaps. Their top snap (+6.07 EPA): (2:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Houston Texans vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Houston Texans won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
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