Quick answer
- Winner
- LA
- Final score
- LA 33–27 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- LA 3–31 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Top passer
- Derek Carr
- Biggest EPA play
- (:34) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 80-I.Bruce for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2005-11-27
Game summary
The LA beat the Houston Texans 33–27 on 2005-11-27, overcoming Houston Texans's 31–3 halftime lead. R. Fitzpatrick posted a game-high +26.03 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 0 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 33 |
 Houston Texans | 7 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LALA
(6:40) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (6 yards after catch.)
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(11:40) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 37-D.Davis for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (QB Hit; 14 yards after catch.)
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(4:29) 3-K.Brown 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(1:02) 14-J.Wilkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(:29) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(:20) 39-S.Jackson left guard to LA 29 for 9 yards (54-T.Evans).
(10:39) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 81-T.Holt for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(6:41) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(2:52) 3-K.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(:34) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 80-I.Bruce for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(:09) 14-J.Wilkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
14-J.Wilkins kicks 70 yards from LA 30 to end zone, Touchback.
14-J.Wilkins kicks 70 yards from LA 30 to end zone, Touchback.
(8:57) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 83-K.Curtis for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 6:40TD Austin JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 5
- Score
- 0-6
(6:40) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (6 yards after catch.)
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 6:35XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 11:40TD Domenique DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 30
- Score
- 0-13
(11:40) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 37-D.Davis for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (QB Hit; 14 yards after catch.)
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 11:33XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 0-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 4:29FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LA 21
- Score
- 0-17
(4:29) 3-K.Brown 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- LALA
Q2 1:02FG Points+3
- Yard line
- HOU 19
- Score
- 3-17
(1:02) 14-J.Wilkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:29TD CBC. BradfordPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 10
- Score
- 3-23
(:29) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:20XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 3-24
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:20TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+7
- Yard line
- HOU 80
- Score
- 3-24
(:20) 39-S.Jackson left guard to LA 29 for 9 yards (54-T.Evans).
- LALA
Q3 10:39TD THT. HoltPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 19
- Score
- 9-24
(10:39) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 81-T.Holt for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q3 10:33XP Points+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 10-24
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
Q4 6:41TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 1
- Score
- 16-24
(6:41) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 6:37XP Points+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 17-24
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 2:52FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LA 17
- Score
- 17-27
(2:52) 3-K.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- LALA
Q4 0:34TD IBI. BrucePoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 43
- Score
- 23-27
(:34) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 80-I.Bruce for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 0:26XP Points+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 24-27
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
Q4 0:09FG Points+3
- Yard line
- HOU 29
- Score
- 27-27
(:09) 14-J.Wilkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
OT 15:00TD Points+10
- Yard line
- LA 30
- Score
- 27-27
14-J.Wilkins kicks 70 yards from LA 30 to end zone, Touchback.
- HOUHouston Texans
OT 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LA 30
- Score
- 27-27
14-J.Wilkins kicks 70 yards from LA 30 to end zone, Touchback.
- LALA
OT 8:57TD KCK. CurtisPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 56
- Score
- 33-27
(8:57) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 83-K.Curtis for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Fitzpatrick · LA · Passing · +26.03 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 2
Derek Carr · Houston Texans · Passing · +19.89 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 3Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +15.76 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 4T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +14.10 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 5I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +8.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play
- 6Domenique Davis · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 7K. Curtis · LA · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.80 EPA/play
- 8C. Bradford · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.89 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
R. Fitzpatrick — LA · Passing
R. Fitzpatrick posted the highest total EPA (+26.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.65 EPA per play.
R. Fitzpatrick's top snap (+6.51 EPA): (:34) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 80-I.Bruce for 43 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 Carr (Houston Texans) · 41 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +0.49 EPA/play · +19.89 total EPA
- R. Fitzpatrick (LA) · 40 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · +0.65 EPA/play · +26.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | LA | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.233 | +0.169 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.5% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.490 | +0.464 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.013 | -0.222 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.169 | -0.233 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 50.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs +0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: +0.23 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: +0.17 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 12 drives, +15.06 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- LA: 12 drives, +21.22 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — Austin Johnson (Derek Carr pass)
- Houston Texans — Domenique Davis (Derek Carr pass)
- Houston Texans — C. Bradford (Derek Carr pass)
- LA — T. Holt (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- LA — Shedrick Jackson
- LA — I. Bruce (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- LA — K. Curtis (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
- LA — Jordan Wilkins
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
- LA — Jordan Wilkins
- Houston Texans — Jordan Wilkins
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q1 6:40) — (6:40) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (6 yards after catch.); Houston Texans added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 6:35) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 24–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LA 30 (Q2 11:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 37-D.Davis for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (QB Hit; 14 yards after catch.); Houston Texans added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 11:33) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LA 21 (Q2 4:29) — (4:29) 3-K.Brown 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; LA connected on a field goal from the HOU 19 (Q2 1:02) — (1:02) 14-J.Wilkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 0:20) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 80 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) 39-S.Jackson left guard to LA 29 for 9 yards (54-T.Evans)..
The third quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the HOU 19 (Q3 10:39) — (10:39) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 81-T.Holt for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 10:33) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The fourth quarter: LA won the period 17–3. LA found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q4 6:41) — (6:41) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 6:37) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LA 17 (Q4 2:52) — (2:52) 3-K.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; LA found the end zone from the HOU 43 (Q4 0:34) — (:34) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 80-I.Bruce for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 0:26) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA connected on a field goal from the HOU 29 (Q4 0:09) — (:09) 14-J.Wilkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
Overtime: LA won the period 16–3. LA found the end zone from the LA 30 (OT 15:00) — 14-J.Wilkins kicks 70 yards from LA 30 to end zone, Touchback.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LA 30 (OT 15:00) — 14-J.Wilkins kicks 70 yards from LA 30 to end zone, Touchback.; LA found the end zone from the HOU 56 (OT 8:57) — (8:57) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 83-K.Curtis for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- LA (OT 8:57) — (8:57) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 83-K.Curtis for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q4 0:26) — 14-J.Wilkins kicks onside 22 yards from LA 30 to HOU 48. RECOVERED by LA-81-T.Holt.
- LA (OT 10:33) — (10:33) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 81-T.Holt ran ob at LA 22 for 11 yards (23-D.Robinson).
- LA (OT 9:36) — (9:36) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 81-T.Holt to LA 44 for 19 yards (42-M.Coleman). (9 yards after catch.)
- Houston Texans (OT 12:26) — (12:26) 8-D.Carr sacked at LA 47 for 0 yards (21-O.Atogwe).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q4 0:34) — (:34) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 80-I.Bruce for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (OT 8:57) — (8:57) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 83-K.Curtis for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 37-D.Davis INTERCEPTED by 50-P.Tinoisamoa at LA 8. 50-P.Tinoisamoa ran ob at LA 23 for 15 yards (67-M.Brown).
- Houston Texans (Q2 11:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 37-D.Davis for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (QB Hit; 14 yards after catch.)
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 6:40 · LA 5 · Score 0-6
(6:40) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (6 yards after catch.) - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 6:35 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 11:40 · LA 30 · Score 0-13
(11:40) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 37-D.Davis for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (QB Hit; 14 yards after catch.) - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 11:33 · LA 2 · Score 0-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 4:29 · LA 21 · Score 0-17
(4:29) 3-K.Brown 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - LA FG (+3) — Q2 1:02 · HOU 19 · Score 3-17
(1:02) 14-J.Wilkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 0:29 · LA 10 · Score 3-23
(:29) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 0:20 · LA 2 · Score 3-24
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Houston Texans TD (+7) — Q2 0:20 · HOU 80 · Score 3-24
(:20) 39-S.Jackson left guard to LA 29 for 9 yards (54-T.Evans). - LA TD (+6) — Q3 10:39 · HOU 19 · Score 9-24
(10:39) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 81-T.Holt for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q3 10:33 · HOU 2 · Score 10-24
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 6:41 · HOU 1 · Score 16-24
(6:41) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 6:37 · HOU 2 · Score 17-24
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 2:52 · LA 17 · Score 17-27
(2:52) 3-K.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 0:34 · HOU 43 · Score 23-27
(:34) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 80-I.Bruce for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 0:26 · HOU 2 · Score 24-27
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA FG (+3) — Q4 0:09 · HOU 29 · Score 27-27
(:09) 14-J.Wilkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA TD (+10) — OT 15:00 · LA 30 · Score 27-27
14-J.Wilkins kicks 70 yards from LA 30 to end zone, Touchback. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — OT 15:00 · LA 30 · Score 27-27
14-J.Wilkins kicks 70 yards from LA 30 to end zone, Touchback. - LA TD (+6) — OT 8:57 · HOU 56 · Score 33-27
(8:57) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 83-K.Curtis for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- R. Fitzpatrick (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs Houston Texans on 2005-11-27?
The LA beat the Houston Texans 33-27 in Week 12, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs Houston Texans?
Q1: LA 0, Houston Texans 7; Q2: LA 3, Houston Texans 24; Q3: LA 7, Houston Texans 0; Q4: LA 17, Houston Texans 3; Q5: LA 16, Houston Texans 3; Final: LA 33, Houston Texans 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — A. Johnson (D. Carr pass) (Q1 6:40) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Davis (D. Carr pass) (Q2 11:40) Houston Texans touchdown — C. Bradford (D. Carr pass) (Q2 0:29) LA touchdown — T. Holt (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q3 10:39) LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q4 6:41) LA touchdown — I. Bruce (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 0:34) LA touchdown — K. Curtis (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (OT 8:57) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 4:29, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 1:02, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q4 2:52, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 0:09, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — J. Wilkins (OT 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Houston Texans?
Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 61.0% completion, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +19.89 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (LA), 47.5% completion, +0.65 EPA per dropback, +26.03 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Houston Texans?
R. Fitzpatrick (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +26.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+6.51 EPA): (:34) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 80-I.Bruce for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was LA vs Houston Texans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. LA won 33-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W
Houston Texans
Entered 1-9 Now 1-10 L
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