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NFL · Week 8 · October 27, 2002 · 12 min read

Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2002 Week 8 Recap

Texans defeat Jaguars 21–19 in Week 8

Derek Carr led Fantasy Impact as Texans prevailed in a 21–19 Week 8 finish.

Houston Texans 21 2–5 Winner
Final 21–19
Jacksonville Jaguars 19 3–4
Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
21–19
Halftime
Houston Texans 15–1 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
M. Brunell
FantasyHQ MVP
Derek Carr
Game date
October 27, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 11/25 · 177 YDS · 1 TD +10.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Blake Miller
    Blake Miller 3 REC · 78 YDS · 1 TD +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Gaffney 3 REC · 60 YDS +7.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • K.Brady +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • F.Taylor +1.2 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Mitchell +1.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
Houston Texans 21–19 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Houston Texans 15–1 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Derek Carr
Top passer
M. Brunell
Biggest EPA play
(7:46) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2002-10-27

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 21–19 on 2002-10-27. Derek Carr posted a game-high +10.16 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
Houston Texans153170021
Jacksonville Jaguars1310019

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

HOUHouston Texans
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 12:11TD
    Jonnu Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 25
    Score
    6-0

    (12:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 12:03XP
    TST. Seder

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    6-1

    3-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  3. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 8:06TD
    Josh Wells

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 3
    Score
    12-1

    (8:06) 32-J.Wells left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 8:02XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    13-1

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  5. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 5:14Safety
    CSC. Stanley

    Points+2

    Yard line
    JAX 94
    Score
    15-1

    (5:14) 7-C.Stanley punt is BLOCKED by 52-E.Westmoreland, Center-80-S.McDermott, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.

  6. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 12:21FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 25
    Score
    18-1

    (12:21) 3-K.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 6:14FG
    TST. Seder

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 16
    Score
    18-4

    (6:14) 3-T.Seder 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  8. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 11:33TD
    Blake Miller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 1
    Score
    24-4

    (11:33) 8-D.Carr pass to 82-B.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 11:28Safety
    Derek Carr

    Points+2

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    26-4

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Penalty on JAX-25-F.Bryant, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

  10. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 7:46TD
    SMS. Mack

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    32-4

    (7:46) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 7:42XP
    TST. Seder

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    32-5

    3-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. PENALTY on HOU-42-M.Coleman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  12. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 2:16FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 26
    Score
    35-5

    (2:16) 3-K.Brown 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Derek CarrDerek Carr · Houston Texans · Passing · +10.16 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  2. 2Blake MillerBlake Miller · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Gaffney · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
  4. 4K. Brady · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Holloway · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  6. 6F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  7. 7P. Mitchell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Baxter · Houston Texans · Receiving · -0.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.21 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Derek Carr

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Derek Carr — HOU · Passing

Derek Carr posted the highest total EPA (+10.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

Derek Carr's top snap (-4.54 EPA): (8:37) 8-D.Carr FUMBLES (Aborted) at HOU 24, RECOVERED by JAX-99-M.Stroud at HOU 23. 99-M.Stroud to HOU 23 for no gain (76-S.McKinney).

Biggest single play (-12.76 EPA): S. Mack — (7:46) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 42 dropbacks · 38.1% completion · -0.44 EPA/play · -18.56 total EPA
  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Houston Texans) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +10.16 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatHouston TexansJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play-0.004-0.394
Offensive success rate41.6%37.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.406-0.442
Rush EPA/play-0.405-0.498
Defensive EPA/play+0.394+0.004
Defensive success rate62.4%58.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.39), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Houston Texans: -0.00 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.39 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 14 drives, -0.32 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, -36.61 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Jonnu SmithHouston Texans — Jonnu Smith (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 12:11)
  • Josh WellsHouston Texans — Josh Wells (Q2 8:06)
  • Blake MillerHouston Texans — Blake Miller (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 11:33)
  • Houston Texans — S. Mack (Q4 7:46)

Field goals

  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q3 12:21)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Seder (Q3 6:14)
  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q4 2:16)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 15–1. Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 25 (Q2 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 12:03) — 3-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q2 8:06) — (8:06) 32-J.Wells left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 8:02) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Houston Texans registered a safety from the JAX 94 (Q2 5:14) — (5:14) 7-C.Stanley punt is BLOCKED by 52-E.Westmoreland, Center-80-S.McDermott, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 25 (Q3 12:21) — (12:21) 3-K.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 16 (Q3 6:14) — (6:14) 3-T.Seder 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 17–1. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 11:33) — (11:33) 8-D.Carr pass to 82-B.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans registered a safety from the JAX 2 (Q4 11:28); Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q4 7:46) — (7:46) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 7:42); Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 26 (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 3-K.Brown 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -31.5% · EPA -10.08]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 3-T.Seder 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. [WPA -11.5% · EPA -2.45]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) 3-K.Brown 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley. [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.43]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 1:26) — (1:26) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford to JAX 44 for 16 yards (25-F.Bryant). PENALTY on JAX-99-M.Stroud, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at JAX 44. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.40]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 1:31) — (1:31) 3-T.Seder 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. [WPA -8.0% · EPA -1.97]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 7:46) — (7:46) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.2% · EPA -12.76]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -31.5% · EPA -10.08]
  • Houston Texans (Q3 8:37) — (8:37) 8-D.Carr FUMBLES (Aborted) at HOU 24, RECOVERED by JAX-99-M.Stroud at HOU 23. 99-M.Stroud to HOU 23 for no gain (76-S.McKinney). [WPA -6.1% · EPA -4.54]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 5:14) — (5:14) 7-C.Stanley punt is BLOCKED by 52-E.Westmoreland, Center-80-S.McDermott, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +4.19]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 12:11 · HOU 25 · Score 6-0
    (12:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 12:03 · HOU 2 · Score 6-1
    3-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  3. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 8:06 · JAX 3 · Score 12-1
    (8:06) 32-J.Wells left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 8:02 · JAX 2 · Score 13-1
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  5. Houston Texans Safety (+2) — Q2 5:14 · JAX 94 · Score 15-1
    (5:14) 7-C.Stanley punt is BLOCKED by 52-E.Westmoreland, Center-80-S.McDermott, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
  6. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 12:21 · JAX 25 · Score 18-1
    (12:21) 3-K.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 6:14 · HOU 16 · Score 18-4
    (6:14) 3-T.Seder 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  8. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 11:33 · JAX 1 · Score 24-4
    (11:33) 8-D.Carr pass to 82-B.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Houston Texans Safety (+2) — Q4 11:28 · JAX 2 · Score 26-4
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Penalty on JAX-25-F.Bryant, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
  10. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 7:46 · HOU 2 · Score 32-4
    (7:46) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 7:42 · HOU 2 · Score 32-5
    3-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. PENALTY on HOU-42-M.Coleman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  12. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 2:16 · JAX 26 · Score 35-5
    (2:16) 3-K.Brown 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

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.
  • Derek Carr (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2002-10-27?

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 21-19 in Week 8, 2002.

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

Q2: Houston Texans 15, Jacksonville Jaguars 1; Q3: Houston Texans 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q4: Houston Texans 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 1; Final: Houston Texans 21, Jacksonville Jaguars 19.

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

Houston Texans touchdown — J. Smith (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 12:11) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Wells (Q2 8:06) Houston Texans touchdown — B. Miller (D. Carr pass) (Q4 11:33) Houston Texans touchdown — S. Mack (Q4 7:46) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q3 12:21, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — T. Seder (Q3 6:14, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q4 2:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 38.1% completion, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -18.56 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 44.0% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +10.16 total passing EPA.

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

Derek Carr (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.16 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (-4.54 EPA): (8:37) 8-D.Carr FUMBLES (Aborted) at HOU 24, RECOVERED by JAX-99-M.Stroud at HOU 23. 99-M.Stroud to HOU 23 for no gain (76-S.McKinney)..

Was Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Houston Texans won 21-19 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

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