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NFL · Week 6 · October 12, 2003 · 12 min read

Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans: 2003 Week 6 Recap

Titans defeat Texans 38–17 in Week 6

S.McNair led Fantasy Impact as Titans prevailed in a 17–38 Week 6 finish.

Houston Texans 17 2–3
Final 17–38
Tennessee Titans 38 4–2 Winner
Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
17–38
Halftime
Houston Texans 3–21 Tennessee Titans
Top passer
Derek Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
S.McNair
Game date
October 12, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • C.Bradford 5 REC · 127 YDS · 1 TD +12.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Austin Johnson
    Austin Johnson 2 REC · 49 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Dorance Armstrong
    Dorance Armstrong 1 REC · 13 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • S.McNair 18/29 · 421 YDS · 3 TD +27.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Mason 6 REC · 177 YDS · 3 TD +17.1 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Calico 4 REC · 92 YDS +8.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
Tennessee Titans 38–17 Houston Texans
Halftime
Houston Texans 3–21 Tennessee Titans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
S. McNair
Top passer
Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play
(13:15) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 37-D.Davis INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Dyson at TEN 49. 22-A.Dy…
Game date
2003-10-12

Game summary

The Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans 38–17 on 2003-10-12. S. McNair posted a game-high +27.03 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Houston Texans0377017
Tennessee Titans147314038

Scoring Map

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

HOUHouston Texans
TENTennessee Titans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 10:43TD
    DMD. Mason

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 32
    Score
    0-6

    (10:43) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 10:38XP
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    0-7

    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  3. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 6:19TD
    DMD. Mason

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 46
    Score
    0-13

    (6:19) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 6:12XP
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    0-14

    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  5. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 1:04TD
    RHR. Holcombe

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 5
    Score
    0-20

    (1:04) 35-R.Holcombe right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 0:57XP
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    0-21

    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  7. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 0:03FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 11
    Score
    3-21

    (:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-K.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  8. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 12:31TD
    CBC. Bradford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 65
    Score
    9-21

    (12:31) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 12:20XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    10-21

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

  10. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 3:49FG
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    10-24

    (3:49) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Anderson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  11. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 14:54TD
    DMD. Mason

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 50
    Score
    10-30

    (14:54) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 14:46XP
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    10-31

    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  13. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 13:15TD
    ADA. Dyson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 58
    Score
    10-37

    (13:15) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 37-D.Davis INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Dyson at TEN 49. 22-A.Dyson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 13:03XP
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    10-38

    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  15. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 9:12TD
    Dorance Armstrong

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 13
    Score
    16-38

    (9:12) (No Huddle) 8-D.Carr pass to 87-D.Armstrong for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 9:06XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    17-38

    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. 1S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +27.03 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +17.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.85 EPA/play
  3. 3C. Bradford · Houston Texans · Receiving · +11.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Calico · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +8.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
  5. 5J. McCareins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
  6. 6R. Holcombe · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +3.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
  7. 7Austin JohnsonAustin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
  8. 8Dorance ArmstrongDorance Armstrong · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.10 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

FantasyHQ Game MVP

S. McNair — TEN · Passing

S. McNair posted the highest total EPA (+27.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.

S. McNair's top snap (+5.52 EPA): (14:54) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-8.35 EPA): Derek Carr — (13:15) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 37-D.Davis INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Dyson at TEN 49. 22-A.Dyson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 45 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.44 total EPA
  • S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 29 dropbacks · 62.1% completion · +0.93 EPA/play · +27.03 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatHouston TexansTennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play+0.040+0.283
Offensive success rate61.0%44.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.076+0.896
Rush EPA/play+0.243-0.223
Defensive EPA/play-0.283-0.040
Defensive success rate55.1%39.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Houston Texans: +0.04 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Tennessee Titans: +0.28 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 12 drives, +3.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, +22.06 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tennessee Titans — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q1 10:43)
  • Tennessee Titans — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q1 6:19)
  • Tennessee Titans — R. Holcombe (Q2 1:04)
  • Houston Texans — C. Bradford (Derek Carr pass) (Q3 12:31)
  • Tennessee Titans — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q4 14:54)
  • Tennessee Titans — A. Dyson (Q4 13:15)
  • Dorance ArmstrongHouston Texans — Dorance Armstrong (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 9:12)

Field goals

  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q2 0:03)
  • Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson (Q3 3:49)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 32 (Q1 10:43) — (10:43) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 10:38) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 46 (Q1 6:19) — (6:19) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 6:12) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q2 1:04) — (1:04) 35-R.Holcombe right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 0:57) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 11 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-K.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 65 (Q3 12:31) — (12:31) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 12:20) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the HOU 15 (Q3 3:49) — (3:49) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Anderson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 50 (Q4 14:54) — (14:54) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 14:46) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 58 (Q4 13:15) — (13:15) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 37-D.Davis INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Dyson at TEN 49. 22-A.Dyson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 13:03) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 13 (Q4 9:12) — (9:12) (No Huddle) 8-D.Carr pass to 87-D.Armstrong for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 9:06) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 7:43) — (7:43) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-T.Calico pushed ob at HOU 43 for 26 yards (26-M.Stevens). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +2.72]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 12:01) — (12:01) 9-S.McNair FUMBLES (Aborted) at HOU 39, RECOVERED by HOU-50-C.Clemons at HOU 38. [WPA -5.8% · EPA -4.37]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 11:30) — (11:30) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett to HOU 32 for 11 yards (52-K.Wong). [WPA +5.8% · EPA +1.19]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 11:10) — (11:10) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 85-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Boiman at TEN 31. 50-R.Boiman to TEN 41 for 10 yards (34-S.Mack). [WPA -5.8% · EPA -4.68]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 10:43) — (10:43) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.6% · EPA +3.20]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Houston Texans (Q4 13:15) — (13:15) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 37-D.Davis INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Dyson at TEN 49. 22-A.Dyson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -1.4% · EPA -8.35]
  • Houston Texans (Q3 12:31) — (12:31) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.4% · EPA +6.13]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 14:54) — (14:54) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.1% · EPA +5.52]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 6:19) — (6:19) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.6% · EPA +4.83]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 10:43 · HOU 32 · Score 0-6
    (10:43) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 10:38 · HOU 2 · Score 0-7
    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  3. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 6:19 · HOU 46 · Score 0-13
    (6:19) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 6:12 · HOU 2 · Score 0-14
    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  5. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 1:04 · HOU 5 · Score 0-20
    (1:04) 35-R.Holcombe right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 0:57 · HOU 2 · Score 0-21
    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  7. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · TEN 11 · Score 3-21
    (:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-K.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  8. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 12:31 · TEN 65 · Score 9-21
    (12:31) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 12:20 · TEN 2 · Score 10-21
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  10. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 3:49 · HOU 15 · Score 10-24
    (3:49) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Anderson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  11. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 14:54 · HOU 50 · Score 10-30
    (14:54) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 14:46 · HOU 2 · Score 10-31
    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  13. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 13:15 · TEN 58 · Score 10-37
    (13:15) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 37-D.Davis INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Dyson at TEN 49. 22-A.Dyson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 13:03 · HOU 2 · Score 10-38
    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  15. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 9:12 · TEN 13 · Score 16-38
    (9:12) (No Huddle) 8-D.Carr pass to 87-D.Armstrong for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 9:06 · TEN 2 · Score 17-38
    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.

  • Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans on 2003-10-12?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans 38-17 in Week 6, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?

Q1: Houston Texans 0, Tennessee Titans 14; Q2: Houston Texans 3, Tennessee Titans 7; Q3: Houston Texans 7, Tennessee Titans 3; Q4: Houston Texans 7, Tennessee Titans 14; Final: Houston Texans 17, Tennessee Titans 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?

Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q1 10:43) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q1 6:19) Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Holcombe (Q2 1:04) Houston Texans touchdown — C. Bradford (D. Carr pass) (Q3 12:31) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q4 14:54) Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Dyson (Q4 13:15) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Armstrong (D. Carr pass) (Q4 9:12) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q3 3:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?

Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 55.6% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.44 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 62.1% completion, +0.93 EPA per dropback, +27.03 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?

S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +27.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+5.52 EPA): (14:54) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

Tennessee Titans

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

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