Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?

C. Conley (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.29 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.94 EPA): (9:59) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass deep right to 18-C.Conley pushed ob at HOU 43 for 31 yards (24-J.Joseph)..

Jaguars 12–13 Texans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2019

Game story

The Houston Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 13–12 in Week 2 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-09-15, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (-17.9% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars swung the momentum.

In Week 2 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-09-15, the Houston Texans took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 13–12 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

G.Minshew II (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -4.85 total EPA, and -0.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, C. Conley (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.29 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-17.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 27-L.Fournette rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT FAILS.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Jacksonville Jaguars	0	3	15	0	0	12
Houston Texans	3	3	7	0	0	13

Stars of the game

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

1 C. Conley · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
2 D. Chark · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
3 J. O'Shaughnessy · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
4 K. Stills · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
5 C. Hyde · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.34 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
6 D. Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.84 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
7 J. Akins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
8 D. Fells · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

C. Conley — JAX · Receiving

C. Conley posted the highest total EPA (+6.29) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.26 EPA per play.

The signature play (-5.68 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (13:06) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew sacked at JAX 13 for -7 yards (59-W.Mercilus). FUMBLES (59-W.Mercilus) [59-W.Mercilus], RECOVERED by HOU-99-J.Watt at JAX 11. 99-J.Watt to JAX 11 for no gain (76-W.Richardson).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Houston Texans — D. Watson (Q4 11:41)
Jacksonville Jaguars — D. Chark (G. Minshew pass) (Q4 0:36)

Field goals

Houston Texans — K. Fairbairn (Q1 46:58)
Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo (Q2 33:21)
Houston Texans — K. Fairbairn (Q2 30:02)
Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo (Q4 6:05)

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 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 21 (Q1 46:58) — (1:58) 7-K.Fairbairn 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 22 (Q2 33:21) — (3:21) 4-J.Lambo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Orzech, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 4 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 7-K.Fairbairn 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 15–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q4 11:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 11:35) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 14 (Q4 6:05) — (6:05) 4-J.Lambo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Orzech, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass short right to 17-D.Chark for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the JAX 35 (Q4 0:30) — 4-J.Lambo kicks onside 13 yards from JAX 35 to JAX 48. 87-D.Fells (didn't try to advance) to JAX 48 for no gain..

Turning points

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

Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:30) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 27-L.Fournette rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT FAILS. [WPA -17.9% · EPA -0.95]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 13:06) — (13:06) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew sacked at JAX 13 for -7 yards (59-W.Mercilus). FUMBLES (59-W.Mercilus) [59-W.Mercilus], RECOVERED by HOU-99-J.Watt at JAX 11. 99-J.Watt to JAX 11 for no gain (76-W.Richa [WPA -14.3% · EPA -5.68]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew scrambles right end to HOU 13 for 18 yards (55-B.McKinney; 57-B.Scarlett). [WPA +11.9% · EPA +2.78]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 20:07) — (5:07) 27-L.Fournette left guard to HOU 39 for 2 yards (41-Z.Cunningham). PENALTY on JAX-65-B.Linder, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at HOU 41 - No Play. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -1.93]
Houston Texans (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins to HOU 34 for 14 yards (44-M.Jack). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +1.66]

Impact plays

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

Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 13:06) — (13:06) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew sacked at JAX 13 for -7 yards (59-W.Mercilus). FUMBLES (59-W.Mercilus) [59-W.Mercilus], RECOVERED by HOU-99-J.Watt at JAX 11. 99-J.Watt to JAX 11 for no gain (76-W.Richa [WPA -14.3% · EPA -5.68]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 9:59) — (9:59) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass deep right to 18-C.Conley pushed ob at HOU 43 for 31 yards (24-J.Joseph). [WPA +4.9% · EPA +2.94]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 46:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew scrambles right end ran ob at JAX 37 for 21 yards (20-J.Reid). PENALTY on HOU-37-J.Addae, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at JAX 37. [WPA +6.9% · EPA +2.93]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew scrambles right end to HOU 13 for 18 yards (55-B.McKinney; 57-B.Scarlett). [WPA +11.9% · EPA +2.78]

Quarterback report card

G.Minshew II led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

G.Minshew II (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 46 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.6% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.85 total EPA
D.Watson (Houston Texans) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -6.0% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -6.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

Stat	Jacksonville Jaguars	Houston Texans
Offensive EPA/play	-0.115	-0.110
Offensive success rate	39.2%	38.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.105	-0.188
Rush EPA/play	-0.337	+0.008
Defensive EPA/play	+0.110	+0.115
Defensive success rate	61.7%	60.8%

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Jacksonville Jaguars -0.12, Houston Texans -0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Houston Texans: 11 drives, -8.89 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, -9.07 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.
C. Conley (Jacksonville Jaguars) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
D. Watson (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 FG (+3) — Q1 46:58 · JAX 21 · Score 0-3
(1:58) 7-K.Fairbairn 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 33:21 · HOU 22 · Score 3-3
(3:21) 4-J.Lambo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Orzech, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · JAX 4 · Score 3-6
(:02) 7-K.Fairbairn 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 11:41 · JAX 2 · Score 3-12
(11:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 11:35 · JAX 15 · Score 3-13
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 6:05 · HOU 14 · Score 6-13
(6:05) 4-J.Lambo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Orzech, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 0:36 · HOU 4 · Score 12-13
(:36) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass short right to 17-D.Chark for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 0:30 · JAX 35 · Score 12-13
4-J.Lambo kicks onside 13 yards from JAX 35 to JAX 48. 87-D.Fells (didn't try to advance) to JAX 48 for no gain.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 13-12 in Week 2, 2019 on 2019-09-15.

What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?

The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 12, Houston Texans 13 (JAX 12-13 HOU) in Week 2, 2019 on 2019-09-15.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Houston Texans 3; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 15, Houston Texans 7; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 12, Houston Texans 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?

Houston Texans touchdown — D. Watson (Q4 11:41) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — D. Chark (G. Minshew pass) (Q4 0:36) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q1 46:58, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 33:21, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 30:02, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q4 6:05, 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?

G.Minshew II (Jacksonville Jaguars), 50.0% completion, -0.6% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.85 total passing EPA. D. Watson (Houston Texans), 45.7% completion, -6.0% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -6.56 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?

C. Conley (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +6.29 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.68 EPA): (13:06) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew sacked at JAX 13 for -7 yards (59-W.Mercilus). FUMBLES (59-W.Mercilus) [59-W.Mercilus], RECOVERED by HOU-99-J.Watt at JAX 11. 99-J.Watt to JAX 11 for. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.9%.

Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Houston Texans won 13-12 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Houston Texans

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans: 2019 Week 2 Recap

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