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NFL · Week 4 · October 3, 2004 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Houston Texans: 2004 Week 4 Recap

Texans defeat Raiders 30–17 in Week 4

Austin Johnson led Fantasy Impact as Texans prevailed in a 17–30 Week 4 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 17 2–2
Final 17–30
Houston Texans 30 2–2 Winner
Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
17–30
Halftime
Tied 17–17 at halftime
Top passer
K. Collins
FantasyHQ MVP
Austin Johnson
Game date
October 3, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • A.Zereoue 14 CAR · 117 YDS · 2 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Curry 5 REC · 69 YDS +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Joey Porter Jr.
    Joey Porter Jr. 2 REC · 40 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Austin Johnson
    Austin Johnson 6 REC · 115 YDS · 1 TD +10.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 14/24 · 224 YDS · 2 TD +9.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Gaffney 4 REC · 48 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
Houston Texans 30–17 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Tied 17–17 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Austin Johnson
Top passer
K. Collins
Biggest EPA play
(11:56) 5-K.Collins sacked at LV 16 for -13 yards (55-J.Sharper). FUMBLES (55-J.Sharper), …
Game date
2004-10-03

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30–17 on 2004-10-03. Austin Johnson posted a game-high +10.66 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Las Vegas Raiders31400017
Houston Texans314310030

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 3:13FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 28
    Score
    0-3

    (3:13) 3-K.Brown 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 0:47FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 32
    Score
    3-3

    (:47) 11-S.Janikowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  3. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 11:56TD
    JSJ. Sharper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 71
    Score
    3-9

    (11:56) 5-K.Collins sacked at LV 16 for -13 yards (55-J.Sharper). FUMBLES (55-J.Sharper), RECOVERED by HOU-55-J.Sharper at LV 16. 55-J.Sharper for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LV and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by LV at 11:41.)

  4. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 11:41XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    3-10

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

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 7:17TD
    AZA. Zereoue

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 55
    Score
    9-10

    (7:17) 28-A.Zereoue left guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 7:02XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    10-10

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  7. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 3:25TD
    Josh Wells

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 1
    Score
    10-16

    (3:25) 32-J.Wells right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 3:25XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    10-17

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

  9. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:51TD
    AZA. Zereoue

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 3
    Score
    16-17

    (:51) 28-A.Zereoue up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:47XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    17-17

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  11. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 3:06FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 3
    Score
    17-20

    (3:06) 3-K.Brown 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  12. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 14:56TD
    Austin Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    17-26

    (14:56) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 14:48XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    17-27

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

  14. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 3:23FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 26
    Score
    17-30

    (3:23) 3-K.Brown 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Austin JohnsonAustin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +10.66 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
  2. 2Derek CarrDerek Carr · Houston Texans · Passing · +9.16 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Zereoue · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +7.52 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  4. 4R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Gaffney · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
  6. 6Joey Porter Jr.Joey Porter Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
  7. 7Calvin AndersonCalvin Anderson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Whitted · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Austin Johnson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Austin Johnson — HOU · Receiving

Austin Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+10.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.78 EPA per play.

Austin Johnson's top snap (+3.15 EPA): (14:56) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.98 EPA): K. Collins — (11:56) 5-K.Collins sacked at LV 16 for -13 yards (55-J.Sharper). FUMBLES (55-J.Sharper), RECOVERED by HOU-55-J.Sharper at LV 16. 55-J.Sharper for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LV and Upheld

Quarterback report card

K. Collins led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -0.36 EPA/play · -14.19 total EPA
  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Houston Texans) · 24 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +0.38 EPA/play · +9.16 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersHouston Texans
Offensive EPA/play-0.181+0.008
Offensive success rate44.4%42.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.364+0.326
Rush EPA/play+0.224-0.272
Defensive EPA/play-0.008+0.181
Defensive success rate57.1%55.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.18 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: +0.01 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 13 drives, +0.64 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, -14.62 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Houston Texans — J. Sharper (Q2 11:56)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — A. Zereoue (Q2 7:17)
  • Josh WellsHouston Texans — Josh Wells (Q2 3:25)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — A. Zereoue (Q2 0:51)
  • Austin JohnsonHouston Texans — Austin Johnson (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 14:56)

Field goals

  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q1 3:13)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q1 0:47)
  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q3 3:06)
  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q4 3:23)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 28 (Q1 3:13) — (3:13) 3-K.Brown 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the HOU 32 (Q1 0:47) — (:47) 11-S.Janikowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 71 (Q2 11:56); Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 11:41) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 55 (Q2 7:17) — (7:17) 28-A.Zereoue left guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 7:02) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 3:25) — (3:25) 32-J.Wells right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 3:25) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 3 (Q2 0:51) — (:51) 28-A.Zereoue up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 0:47) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 3 (Q3 3:06) — (3:06) 3-K.Brown 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 15 (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 14:48) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 26 (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) 3-K.Brown 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 11:56) — (11:56) 5-K.Collins sacked at LV 16 for -13 yards (55-J.Sharper). FUMBLES (55-J.Sharper), RECOVERED by HOU-55-J.Sharper at LV 16. 55-J.Sharper for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LV and Upheld [WPA -15.5% · EPA -6.98]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 7:17) — (7:17) 28-A.Zereoue left guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.8% · EPA +4.79]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 6:46) — (6:46) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 87-A.Whitted INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Robinson at LV 44. 23-D.Robinson to LV 19 for 25 yards (83-C.Anderson). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -5.13]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 11:01) — (11:01) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 85-D.Gabriel INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Faggins at HOU 1. 38-D.Faggins to HOU 1 for no gain (85-D.Gabriel). [WPA -12.0% · EPA -2.99]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 13:37) — (13:37) 32-J.Wells right tackle to LV 13 for 7 yards (34-R.Buchanan). FUMBLES (34-R.Buchanan), RECOVERED by LV-31-P.Buchanon at LV 3. 31-P.Buchanon to LV 3 for no gain (32-J.Wells). [WPA -11.0% · EPA -4.06]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 11:56) — (11:56) 5-K.Collins sacked at LV 16 for -13 yards (55-J.Sharper). FUMBLES (55-J.Sharper), RECOVERED by HOU-55-J.Sharper at LV 16. 55-J.Sharper for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LV and Upheld [WPA -15.5% · EPA -6.98]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Robinson at HOU 6. 23-D.Robinson to LV 33 for 61 yards (27-J.Redmond). Play Challenged by LV and Upheld. (Timeout #3 by LV at 01:48 [WPA -1.5% · EPA -5.36]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 6:46) — (6:46) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 87-A.Whitted INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Robinson at LV 44. 23-D.Robinson to LV 19 for 25 yards (83-C.Anderson). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -5.13]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 7:17) — (7:17) 28-A.Zereoue left guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.8% · EPA +4.79]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 3:13 · LV 28 · Score 0-3
    (3:13) 3-K.Brown 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 0:47 · HOU 32 · Score 3-3
    (:47) 11-S.Janikowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  3. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 11:56 · HOU 71 · Score 3-9
    (11:56) 5-K.Collins sacked at LV 16 for -13 yards (55-J.Sharper). FUMBLES (55-J.Sharper), RECOVERED by HOU-55-J.Sharper at LV 16. 55-J.Sharper for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LV and Upheld
  4. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 11:41 · LV 2 · Score 3-10
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 7:17 · HOU 55 · Score 9-10
    (7:17) 28-A.Zereoue left guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 7:02 · HOU 2 · Score 10-10
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  7. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 3:25 · LV 1 · Score 10-16
    (3:25) 32-J.Wells right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 3:25 · LV 2 · Score 10-17
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  9. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 0:51 · HOU 3 · Score 16-17
    (:51) 28-A.Zereoue up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 0:47 · HOU 2 · Score 17-17
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  11. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 3:06 · LV 3 · Score 17-20
    (3:06) 3-K.Brown 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  12. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 14:56 · LV 15 · Score 17-26
    (14:56) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 14:48 · LV 2 · Score 17-27
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  14. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 3:23 · LV 26 · Score 17-30
    (3:23) 3-K.Brown 44 yard field goal 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.
  • Austin Johnson (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans on 2004-10-03?

The Houston Texans beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30-17 in Week 4, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Houston Texans 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Houston Texans 14; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Houston Texans 10; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 17, Houston Texans 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans?

Houston Texans touchdown — J. Sharper (Q2 11:56) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Zereoue (Q2 7:17) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Wells (Q2 3:25) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Zereoue (Q2 0:51) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Johnson (D. Carr pass) (Q4 14:56) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q1 3:13, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 0:47, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q3 3:06, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q4 3:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans?

K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders), 53.8% completion, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -14.19 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 58.3% completion, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +9.16 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans?

Austin Johnson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.66 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.15 EPA): (14:56) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

Houston Texans

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

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