Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans: 2010 Week 17 Recap

Game story

In Week 17 of the 2010 NFL season on 2011-01-02, the Houston Texans took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 34–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

T. Edwards (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -8.84 total EPA, and -9.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, M. Schaub (Houston Texans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.81 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+11.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Houston Texans changed the game: (14:19) 23-A.Foster left guard pushed ob at JAX 25 for 56 yards (22-D.Carey).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +15.81 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
2. 2 O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.14 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Ward · Houston Texans · Rushing · +5.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
4. 4 R. Jennings · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +3.83 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Jones · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Edwards · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +3.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Karim · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +3.25 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
8. 8 K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Houston Texans — A. Foster (Q1 57:29)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — R. Jennings (Q2 45:00)
• Houston Texans — D. Ward (Q2 43:03)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Lewis (T. Edwards pass) (Q2 32:00)
• Houston Texans — O. Daniels (M. Schaub pass) (Q3 18:52)
• Houston Texans — A. Foster (Q4 10:57)

Field goals

• Houston Texans — N. Rackers (Q1 49:15)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q2 38:44)
• Houston Texans — N. Rackers (Q2 30:04)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q1 57:29) — (12:29) 23-A.Foster right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 57:25) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 8 (Q1 49:15) — (4:15) 4-N.Rackers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 17–10. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 3 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 23-R.Jennings right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 44:54) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 35 (Q2 43:03) — (13:03) 32-D.Ward left guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 42:53) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 21 (Q2 38:44) — (8:44) 10-J.Scobee 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 7 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 5-T.Edwards pass short left to 89-M.Lewis for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 31:54) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 15 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 4-N.Rackers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 5 (Q3 18:52) — (3:52) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 18:47) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 35 (Q4 10:57) — (10:57) 23-A.Foster right tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 10:49) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Houston Texans (Q1 59:19) — (14:19) 23-A.Foster left guard pushed ob at JAX 25 for 56 yards (22-D.Carey). [WPA +11.4% · EPA +4.03]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 29:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards scrambles left end to JAX 45 for 14 yards (29-G.Quin). [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.59]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 27:00) — (12:00) 23-R.Jennings right tackle to HOU 42 for 4 yards (56-B.Cushing). [WPA +9.7% · EPA +2.50]
• Houston Texans (Q2 43:03) — (13:03) 32-D.Ward left guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.74]
• Houston Texans (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 4-N.Rackers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. [WPA +7.1% · EPA +0.27]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Houston Texans (Q1 59:19) — (14:19) 23-A.Foster left guard pushed ob at JAX 25 for 56 yards (22-D.Carey). [WPA +11.4% · EPA +4.03]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) 10-J.Scobee 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. [WPA -1.1% · EPA -3.90]
• Houston Texans (Q2 43:03) — (13:03) 32-D.Ward left guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.74]
• Houston Texans (Q4 10:57) — (10:57) 23-A.Foster right tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.2% · EPA +3.36]

Quarterback report card

T.Edwards led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• T.Edwards (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 30 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -9.6% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -8.84 total EPA
• M.Schaub (Houston Texans) · 23 dropbacks · 78.3% completion · +16.0% CPOE · +0.69 EPA/play · +15.81 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Houston Texans: 11 drives, +18.64 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, +2.69 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.
• M. Schaub (Houston Texans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• T. Edwards (JAX) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• M. Schaub (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.

1. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 57:29 · JAX 2 · Score 0-6
   (12:29) 23-A.Foster right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 57:25 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
   4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
3. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 49:15 · JAX 8 · Score 0-10
   (4:15) 4-N.Rackers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · HOU 3 · Score 6-10
   (15:00) 23-R.Jennings right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 44:54 · HOU 2 · Score 7-10
   10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
6. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 43:03 · JAX 35 · Score 7-16
   (13:03) 32-D.Ward left guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 42:53 · JAX 2 · Score 7-17
   4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 38:44 · HOU 21 · Score 10-17
   (8:44) 10-J.Scobee 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · HOU 7 · Score 16-17
   (2:00) 5-T.Edwards pass short left to 89-M.Lewis for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 31:54 · HOU 2 · Score 17-17
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
11. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · JAX 15 · Score 17-20
    (:04) 4-N.Rackers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
12. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 18:52 · JAX 5 · Score 17-26
    (3:52) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 18:47 · JAX 2 · Score 17-27
    4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
14. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 10:57 · JAX 35 · Score 17-33
    (10:57) 23-A.Foster right tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 10:49 · JAX 2 · Score 17-34
    4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.