Game story
In Week 8 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-10-30, the Houston Texans took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 24–14 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Gabbert (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -12.18 total EPA, and -29.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Thomas (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.06 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Houston Texans changed the game: (6:41) 8-M.Schaub sacked at HOU 35 for -10 yards (55-C.Session). FUMBLES (55-C.Session) [55-C.Session], RECOVERED by JAX-90-M.Roth at HOU 30. 90-M.Roth to HOU 25 for 5 yards. Lateral to 96-T.Knighton
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| Houston Texans | 7 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Thomas · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 2 J. Dreessen · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
- 3 K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 4 M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +2.92 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 5 J. Jones · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 6 O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 7 A. Foster · Houston Texans · Receiving · -0.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · -0.02 EPA/play
- 8 D. Mason · Houston Texans · Receiving · -0.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.07 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Thomas — JAX · Receiving
M. Thomas posted the highest total EPA (+4.06) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.02 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.19 EPA) came from Houston Texans: (6:41) 8-M.Schaub sacked at HOU 35 for -10 yards (55-C.Session). FUMBLES (55-C.Session) [55-C.Session], RECOVERED by JAX-90-M.Roth at HOU 30. 90-M.Roth to HOU 25 for 5 yards. Lateral to 96-T.Knighton to HOU 18 for 7 yard
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — M. Schaub
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Hill (B. Gabbert pass)
- Houston Texans — J. Dreessen (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew
Field goals
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
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 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q1 53:27) — (8:27) 8-M.Schaub scrambles up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 53:21) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q2 35:45) — (5:45) 11-B.Gabbert pass short left to 83-J.Hill for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 35:41) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 7 (Q3 24:16) — (9:16) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 85-J.Dreessen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-T.Alualu].; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 24:10) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 4 (Q4 12:37) — (12:37) 23-A.Foster right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 12:32) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q4 5:21) — (5:21) 32-M.Jones-Drew left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 5:15) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 21 (Q4 0:23) — (:23) 4-N.Rackers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Houston Texans (Q2 36:41) — (6:41) 8-M.Schaub sacked at HOU 35 for -10 yards (55-C.Session). FUMBLES (55-C.Session) [55-C.Session], RECOVERED by JAX-90-M.Roth at HOU 30. 90-M.Roth to HOU 25 for 5 yards. Lateral to 96-T.Knighton
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 31:13) — (1:13) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle intended for 35-D.Karim INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Cushing (98-C.Barwin) [94-A.Smith] at HOU 21. 56-B.Cushing to HOU 26 for 5 yards (33-G.Jones).
- Houston Texans (Q2 30:09) — (:09) 4-N.Rackers 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
- Houston Texans (Q3 24:16) — (9:16) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 85-J.Dreessen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-T.Alualu].
- Houston Texans (Q1 55:58) — (10:58) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 83-K.Walter to JAX 19 for 25 yards (25-D.Lowery).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Houston Texans (Q2 36:41) — (6:41) 8-M.Schaub sacked at HOU 35 for -10 yards (55-C.Session). FUMBLES (55-C.Session) [55-C.Session], RECOVERED by JAX-90-M.Roth at HOU 30. 90-M.Roth to HOU 25 for 5 yards. Lateral to 96-T.Knighton
- Houston Texans (Q4 9:31) — (9:31) 44-B.Tate right tackle to JAX 36 for 18 yards (26-D.Landry). FUMBLES (26-D.Landry), RECOVERED by JAX-25-D.Lowery at JAX 36. 25-D.Lowery to HOU 41 for 23 yards (83-K.Walter). PENALTY on HOU-81-O
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 31:13) — (1:13) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle intended for 35-D.Karim INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Cushing (98-C.Barwin) [94-A.Smith] at HOU 21. 56-B.Cushing to HOU 26 for 5 yards (33-G.Jones).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep left intended for 15-M.Sims-Walker INTERCEPTED by 30-J.Allen at JAX 40. 30-J.Allen to JAX 40 for no gain (15-M.Sims-Walker).
Quarterback report card
B.Gabbert led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Gabbert (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 36 dropbacks · 27.8% completion · -29.0% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -12.18 total EPA
- M.Schaub (Houston Texans) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -3.7% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.92 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.247 | -0.119 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.8% | 44.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.374 | +0.091 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.109 | -0.297 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.119 | +0.247 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.1% | 64.2% |
By the numbers
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Houston Texans: 13 drives, -10.62 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, -20.04 total EPA, 2 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. Thomas (Jacksonville Jaguars) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Gabbert (JAX) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Schaub (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) — Q1 53:27 · JAX 2 · Score 0-6
(8:27) 8-M.Schaub scrambles up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 53:21 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 35:45 · HOU 5 · Score 6-7
(5:45) 11-B.Gabbert pass short left to 83-J.Hill for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 35:41 · HOU 2 · Score 7-7
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 24:16 · JAX 7 · Score 7-13
(9:16) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 85-J.Dreessen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-T.Alualu]. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 24:10 · JAX 2 · Score 7-14
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 12:37 · JAX 4 · Score 7-20
(12:37) 23-A.Foster right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 12:32 · JAX 2 · Score 7-21
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 5:21 · HOU 2 · Score 13-21
(5:21) 32-M.Jones-Drew left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 5:15 · HOU 2 · Score 14-21
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 0:23 · JAX 21 · Score 14-24
(:23) 4-N.Rackers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?
The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-14 in Week 8, 2011 on 2011-10-30.
What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?
The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Houston Texans 24 (JAX 14-24 HOU) in Week 8, 2011 on 2011-10-30.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Houston Texans 7; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Houston Texans 0; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Houston Texans 7; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Houston Texans 10; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Houston Texans 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — M. Schaub (Q1 53:27) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Hill (B. Gabbert pass) (Q2 35:45) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Dreessen (M. Schaub pass) (Q3 24:16) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q4 12:37) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (Q4 5:21) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 0:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?
B. Gabbert (Jacksonville Jaguars), 27.8% completion, -29.0% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -12.18 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 50.0% completion, -3.7% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.92 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?
M. Thomas (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +4.06 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.19 EPA): (6:41) 8-M.Schaub sacked at HOU 35 for -10 yards (55-C.Session). FUMBLES (55-C.Session) [55-C.Session], RECOVERED by JAX-90-M.Roth at HOU 30. 90-M.Roth to HOU 25 for 5 yards. Later. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.5%.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
Houston Texans
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
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