Game story
In Week 12 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-11-26, the Houston Texans took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 34–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +7.72 total EPA, and +19.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Davis (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.01 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-14.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (9:42) 88-L.Stocker up the middle to HOU 3 for no gain (41-Z.Cunningham; 55-B.McKinney).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Houston Texans | 7 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Davis · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +9.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.25 EPA/play
- 2 D. Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +8.53 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 3 M. Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +7.72 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 4 D. Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 5 L. Miller · Houston Texans · Rushing · +6.24 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 6 De. Thomas · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.75 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 7 J. Smith · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.29 EPA/play
- 8 C. Davis · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +3.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.08 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Davis — TEN · Receiving
C. Davis posted the highest total EPA (+9.01) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.25 EPA per play.
The signature play (+7.12 EPA) came from Houston Texans: (9:36) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — J. Smith (M. Mariota pass)
- Houston Texans — D. Watson
- Houston Texans — D. Watson
- Houston Texans — L. Miller
- Tennessee Titans — C. Davis (M. Mariota pass)
- Houston Texans — D. Watson
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
- Houston Texans — K. Fairbairn
- Houston Texans — K. Fairbairn
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–7. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the HOU 13 (Q1 56:50) — (11:50) 4-R.Succop 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 61 (Q1 54:31) — (9:31) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 81-J.Smith for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 54:21) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 12 (Q1 50:28) — (5:28) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 87-De.Thomas for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 50:21) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 17–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 15 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 44:53) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 97 (Q2 39:36) — (9:36) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 39:22) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 25 (Q2 30:01) — (:01) 7-K.Fairbairn 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 29 (Q3 23:58) — (8:58) 7-K.Fairbairn 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 48 (Q3 15:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 15:13) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 10 (Q4 8:20) — (8:20) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 87-De.Thomas for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 8:15) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 39:42) — (9:42) 88-L.Stocker up the middle to HOU 3 for no gain (41-Z.Cunningham; 55-B.McKinney).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 54:31) — (9:31) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 81-J.Smith for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q2 39:36) — (9:36) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 58:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass incomplete deep left to 84-C.Davis. PENALTY on HOU-20-J.Reid, Defensive Pass Interference, 33 yards, enforced at TEN 46 - No Play.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 44:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 22-D.Henry. 84-C.Davis left end to HOU 34 for 39 yards (20-J.Reid).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Houston Texans (Q2 39:36) — (9:36) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 15:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 54:31) — (9:31) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 81-J.Smith for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 39:42) — (9:42) 88-L.Stocker up the middle to HOU 3 for no gain (41-Z.Cunningham; 55-B.McKinney).
Quarterback report card
M.Mariota led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +19.5% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.72 total EPA
- D.Watson (Houston Texans) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +12.4% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +8.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.031 | +0.186 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.5% | 47.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.214 | +0.251 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.337 | +0.192 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.186 | +0.031 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.4% | 59.5% |
By the numbers
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Houston Texans: 12 drives, +15.23 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -2.30 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.
- C. Davis (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Mariota (TEN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- 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.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 56:50 · HOU 13 · Score 3-0
(11:50) 4-R.Succop 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 54:31 · HOU 61 · Score 9-0
(9:31) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 81-J.Smith for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 54:21 · HOU 15 · Score 10-0
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 50:28 · TEN 12 · Score 10-6
(5:28) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 87-De.Thomas for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 50:21 · TEN 15 · Score 10-7
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · TEN 15 · Score 10-13
(15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 44:53 · TEN 15 · Score 10-14
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 39:36 · TEN 97 · Score 10-20
(9:36) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 39:22 · TEN 15 · Score 10-21
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 30:01 · TEN 25 · Score 10-24
(:01) 7-K.Fairbairn 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 23:58 · TEN 29 · Score 10-27
(8:58) 7-K.Fairbairn 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 15:22 · HOU 48 · Score 16-27
(:22) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 15:13 · HOU 15 · Score 17-27
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 8:20 · TEN 10 · Score 17-33
(8:20) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 87-De.Thomas for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 8:15 · TEN 15 · Score 17-34
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?
The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 34-17 in Week 12, 2018 on 2018-11-26.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 17, Houston Texans 34 (TEN 17-34 HOU) in Week 12, 2018 on 2018-11-26.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 10, Houston Texans 7; Q2: Tennessee Titans 0, Houston Texans 17; Q3: Tennessee Titans 7, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Houston Texans 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 17, Houston Texans 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Smith (M. Mariota pass) (Q1 54:31) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Watson (Q1 50:28) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Watson (Q2 45:00) Houston Texans touchdown — L. Miller (Q2 39:36) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Davis (M. Mariota pass) (Q3 15:22) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Watson (Q4 8:20) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q1 56:50, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 30:01, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 23:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?
M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans), 61.1% completion, +19.5% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +7.72 total passing EPA. D. Watson (Houston Texans), 55.9% completion, +12.4% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +8.53 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?
C. Davis (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +9.01 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.12 EPA): (9:36) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -14.3%.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L
Houston Texans
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
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