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NFL · Week 4 · September 28, 2003 · 12 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans: 2003 Week 4 Recap

Texans defeat Jaguars 24–20 in Week 4

Tru Edwards led Fantasy Impact as Texans prevailed in a 20–24 Week 4 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 20 0–4
Final 20–24
Houston Texans 24 2–2 Winner
Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
20–24
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 10–14 Houston Texans
Top passer
Derek Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
Tru Edwards
Game date
September 28, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Tru Edwards
    Tru Edwards 3 REC · 111 YDS · 1 TD +11.2 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Leftwich 17/38 · 231 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Jalen Redmond
    Jalen Redmond 1 REC · 22 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Austin Johnson
    Austin Johnson 8 REC · 97 YDS +8.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 5 CAR · 7 YDS · 1 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Gaffney 3 REC · 38 YDS · 1 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
Houston Texans 24–20 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 10–14 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Tru Edwards
Top passer
Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play
(11:04) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 18-T.Edwards for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (59 yards after catch.)
Game date
2003-09-28

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24–20 on 2003-09-28. Tru Edwards posted a game-high +11.17 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Jacksonville Jaguars37100020
Houston Texans7767024

Scoring Map

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

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 9:05TD
    SMS. Mack

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 5
    Score
    0-6

    (9:05) 34-S.Mack right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 9:00XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    0-7

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 3:13FG
    SMS. Marler

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 11
    Score
    3-7

    (3:13) 6-S.Marler 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  4. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 14:16TD
    JGJ. Gaffney

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 24
    Score
    3-13

    (14:16) 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 14:11XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    3-14

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  6. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 6:51TD
    FTF. Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 1
    Score
    9-14

    (6:51) 28-F.Taylor left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 6:46XP
    SMS. Marler

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    10-14

    6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  8. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 13:01FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 30
    Score
    10-17

    (13:01) 3-K.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  9. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 12:57FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 30
    Score
    10-17

    3-K.Brown kicks 77 yards from HOU 30 to JAX -7. 34-D.Allen, Touchback.

  10. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 11:04TD
    Tru Edwards

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 84
    Score
    16-17

    (11:04) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 18-T.Edwards for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (59 yards after catch.)

  11. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 10:50XP
    SMS. Marler

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    17-17

    6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  12. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 4:06FG
    SMS. Marler

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    20-17

    (4:06) 6-S.Marler 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  13. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 0:02TD
    Derek Carr

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 1
    Score
    20-23

    (:02) 8-D.Carr up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.

  14. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 0:00XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    20-24

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Tru EdwardsTru Edwards · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +11.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.72 EPA/play
  2. 2Austin JohnsonAustin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +8.64 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  3. 3Derek CarrDerek Carr · Houston Texans · Rushing · +4.58 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Leftwich · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +4.39 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Gaffney · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
  6. 6Jalen RedmondJalen Redmond · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.03 EPA/play
  7. 7Derek CarrDerek Carr · Houston Texans · Passing · +2.50 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Hatchette · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Tru Edwards

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Tru Edwards — JAX · Receiving

Tru Edwards posted the highest total EPA (+11.17) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +3.72 EPA per play.

Tru Edwards's top snap (+7.26 EPA): (11:04) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 18-T.Edwards for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (59 yards after catch.)

Quarterback report card

Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Houston Texans) · 39 dropbacks · 59.0% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.50 total EPA
  • B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 38 dropbacks · 44.7% completion · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.39 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatJacksonville JaguarsHouston Texans
Offensive EPA/play-0.111-0.066
Offensive success rate43.0%50.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.076-0.011
Rush EPA/play-0.321-0.227
Defensive EPA/play+0.066+0.111
Defensive success rate49.5%57.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Jacksonville Jaguars -0.11, Houston Texans -0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.11 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: -0.07 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 13 drives, -6.26 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 13 drives, -8.79 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Houston Texans — S. Mack (Q1 9:05)
  • Houston Texans — J. Gaffney (Derek Carr pass) (Q2 14:16)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — F. Taylor (Q2 6:51)
  • Tru EdwardsJacksonville Jaguars — Tru Edwards (B. Leftwich pass) (Q3 11:04)
  • Derek CarrHouston Texans — Derek Carr (Q4 0:02)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — S. Marler (Q1 3:13)
  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q3 13:01)
  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q3 12:57)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — S. Marler (Q3 4:06)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 5 (Q1 9:05) — (9:05) 34-S.Mack right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 9:00) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 11 (Q1 3:13) — (3:13) 6-S.Marler 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 24 (Q2 14:16) — (14:16) 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 14:11) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q2 6:51) — (6:51) 28-F.Taylor left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 6:46) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–6. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 30 (Q3 13:01) — (13:01) 3-K.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the HOU 30 (Q3 12:57) — 3-K.Brown kicks 77 yards from HOU 30 to JAX -7. 34-D.Allen, Touchback.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 84 (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 18-T.Edwards for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (59 yards after catch.); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 10:50) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 2 (Q3 4:06) — (4:06) 6-S.Marler 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 8-D.Carr up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 0:00) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Houston Texans (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) 34-S.Mack pass intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 29-J.Craft at JAX 5. 29-J.Craft to JAX 13 for 8 yards (89-J.Holloway). [WPA -31.2% · EPA -4.32]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 8-D.Carr up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. [WPA +31.1% · EPA +3.28]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) 7-B.Leftwich right end to JAX 37 for 9 yards (24-E.Brown). FUMBLES (24-E.Brown), RECOVERED by HOU-26-M.Stevens at JAX 41. 26-M.Stevens to JAX 41 for no gain (74-M.Williams). [WPA -22.9% · EPA -3.25]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 18-T.Edwards for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (59 yards after catch.) [WPA +22.3% · EPA +7.26]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 1:30) — (1:30) 8-D.Carr pass to 37-D.Davis to JAX 15 for 14 yards (20-D.Darius, 33-J.Trapp). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +1.47]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 18-T.Edwards for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (59 yards after catch.) [WPA +22.3% · EPA +7.26]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) 34-S.Mack up the middle to HOU 48 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by JAX-94-L.Barnes at HOU 48. [WPA -9.4% · EPA -4.93]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) 28-F.Taylor left guard to JAX 29 for 9 yards (56-J.Foreman). FUMBLES (56-J.Foreman), RECOVERED by HOU-56-J.Foreman at JAX 29. [WPA -9.8% · EPA -4.49]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) 34-S.Mack pass intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 29-J.Craft at JAX 5. 29-J.Craft to JAX 13 for 8 yards (89-J.Holloway). [WPA -31.2% · EPA -4.32]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 9:05 · JAX 5 · Score 0-6
    (9:05) 34-S.Mack right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 9:00 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 3:13 · HOU 11 · Score 3-7
    (3:13) 6-S.Marler 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  4. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 14:16 · JAX 24 · Score 3-13
    (14:16) 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 14:11 · JAX 2 · Score 3-14
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 6:51 · HOU 1 · Score 9-14
    (6:51) 28-F.Taylor left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 6:46 · HOU 2 · Score 10-14
    6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  8. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 13:01 · JAX 30 · Score 10-17
    (13:01) 3-K.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  9. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 12:57 · HOU 30 · Score 10-17
    3-K.Brown kicks 77 yards from HOU 30 to JAX -7. 34-D.Allen, Touchback.
  10. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 11:04 · HOU 84 · Score 16-17
    (11:04) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 18-T.Edwards for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (59 yards after catch.)
  11. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 10:50 · HOU 2 · Score 17-17
    6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  12. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 4:06 · HOU 2 · Score 20-17
    (4:06) 6-S.Marler 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  13. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 0:02 · JAX 1 · Score 20-23
    (:02) 8-D.Carr up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
  14. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · JAX 2 · Score 20-24
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, 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.
  • Tru Edwards (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans on 2003-09-28?

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 in Week 4, 2003.

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

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Houston Texans 7; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Houston Texans 7; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 10, Houston Texans 6; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Houston Texans 7; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 20, Houston Texans 24.

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

Houston Texans touchdown — S. Mack (Q1 9:05) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Gaffney (D. Carr pass) (Q2 14:16) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — F. Taylor (Q2 6:51) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Edwards (B. Leftwich pass) (Q3 11:04) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Carr (Q4 0:02) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — S. Marler (Q1 3:13, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q3 13:01, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q3 12:57, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — S. Marler (Q3 4:06, 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?

Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 59.0% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.50 total passing EPA. B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 44.7% completion, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.39 total passing EPA.

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

Tru Edwards (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.17 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+7.26 EPA): (11:04) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 18-T.Edwards for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (59 yards after catch.).

Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Houston Texans won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L

Houston Texans

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

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