Commanders 31–15 Texans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2006

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Houston Texans?

D. Carr (Houston Texans), 57.6% completion, -5.6% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.15 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 77.4% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +17.58 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 31–15 Houston Texans
Halftime: Washington Commanders 21–7 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: M. Brunell
Top passer: Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play: (10:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 26-C.Portis pushed ob at HOU 13 for 74 yards (23-D.R…
Game date: 2006-09-24

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Houston Texans 31–15 on 2006-09-24. M. Brunell posted a game-high +17.58 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	7	14	7	3	0	31
Houston Texans	7	0	0	8	0	15

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

HOU 9

HOU 23

HOU 30

+3HOU 28

HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

HOUHouston Texans
Q1 11:38TD
MBM. Bruener
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
0-6
(11:38) 8-D.Carr pass to 87-M.Bruener for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 11:34XP
Kyron Brown
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
0-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 8:55TD
LBL. Betts
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 9
Score
6-7
(8:55) 46-L.Betts left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 8:48XP
Justin Hall
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
7-7
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 15:00TD
ARA. Randle
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 23
Score
13-7
(15:00) 8-M.Brunell pass short left to 82-A.Randle El for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 14:52XP
Justin Hall
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
14-7
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:09TD
CPC. Portis
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 30
Score
20-7
(:09) (Shotgun) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:01XP
Justin Hall
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
21-7
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 5:46TD
CPC. Portis
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 1
Score
27-7
(5:46) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 5:35XP
Justin Hall
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
28-7
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 14:55FG
Justin Hall
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 28
Score
31-7
(14:55) 10-J.Hall 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 12:28TD
ODO. Daniels
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
31-13
(12:28) 8-D.Carr pass to 81-O.Daniels for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 12:21Safety
RDR. Dayne
Points+2
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
31-15
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 36-R.Dayne rushes. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1M. Brunell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +17.58 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
2Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +10.79 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
3L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +6.81 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
4C. Portis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.77 EPA/play
5A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
6S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
7R. Dayne · Houston Texans · Rushing · +2.93 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
8B. Lloyd · Washington Commanders · 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.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

M. Brunell — WAS · Passing

M. Brunell posted the highest total EPA (+17.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.

M. Brunell's top snap (+6.14 EPA): (10:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 26-C.Portis pushed ob at HOU 13 for 74 yards (23-D.Robinson).

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) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · -5.6% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.15 total EPA
M. Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 31 dropbacks · 77.4% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.57 EPA/play · +17.58 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Houston Texans
Offensive EPA/play	+0.243	+0.027
Offensive success rate	51.1%	47.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.567	+0.065
Rush EPA/play	+0.119	+0.040
Defensive EPA/play	-0.027	-0.243
Defensive success rate	52.3%	48.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.24 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
Houston Texans: +0.03 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)

Houston Texans: 9 drives, +1.78 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 9 drives, +21.41 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Houston Texans — M. Bruener (Derek Carr pass) (Q1 11:38)
Washington Commanders — L. Betts (Q1 8:55)
Washington Commanders — A. Randle (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 15:00)
Washington Commanders — C. Portis (Q2 0:09)
Washington Commanders — C. Portis (Q3 5:46)
Houston Texans — O. Daniels (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 12:28)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Justin Hall (Q4 14:55)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q1 11:38) — (11:38) 8-D.Carr pass to 87-M.Bruener for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 11:34) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the HOU 9 (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) 46-L.Betts left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 8:48) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the HOU 23 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Brunell pass short left to 82-A.Randle El for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 14:52) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the HOU 30 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 0:01) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q3 5:46) — (5:46) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 5:35) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 8–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the HOU 28 (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) 10-J.Hall 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q4 12:28) — (12:28) 8-D.Carr pass to 81-O.Daniels for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 12:21) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 36-R.Dayne rushes. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q1 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 26-C.Portis pushed ob at HOU 13 for 74 yards (23-D.Robinson). [WPA +11.4% · EPA +6.14]
Houston Texans (Q1 11:50) — (11:50) 8-D.Carr pass deep middle to 80-A.Johnson pushed ob at WAS 2 for 53 yards (21-S.Taylor). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +3.74]
Washington Commanders (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Brunell pass short left to 82-A.Randle El for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +3.36]
Washington Commanders (Q2 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +4.79]
Washington Commanders (Q2 3:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 46-L.Betts to WAS 29 for 14 yards (30-J.Simmons, 20-D.McCleon). [WPA +6.4% · EPA +1.97]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q1 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 26-C.Portis pushed ob at HOU 13 for 74 yards (23-D.Robinson). [WPA +11.4% · EPA +6.14]
Washington Commanders (Q4 5:26) — (5:26) 31-R.Cartwright up the middle to HOU 18 for no gain (91-S.Payne). FUMBLES (91-S.Payne), RECOVERED by HOU-53-S.Orr at HOU 23. 53-S.Orr for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on HO [WPA -1.3% · EPA -5.07]
Washington Commanders (Q2 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +4.79]
Houston Texans (Q3 1:58) — (1:58) 8-D.Carr scrambles to WAS 43 for 3 yards (94-A.Montgomery). FUMBLES (94-A.Montgomery), RECOVERED by WAS-64-K.Golston at WAS 39. 64-K.Golston to WAS 39 for no gain (87-M.Bruener). [WPA -1.4% · EPA -4.62]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 11:38 · WAS 2 · Score 0-6
(11:38) 8-D.Carr pass to 87-M.Bruener for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 11:34 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 8:55 · HOU 9 · Score 6-7
(8:55) 46-L.Betts left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 8:48 · HOU 2 · Score 7-7
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · HOU 23 · Score 13-7
(15:00) 8-M.Brunell pass short left to 82-A.Randle El for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 14:52 · HOU 2 · Score 14-7
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:09 · HOU 30 · Score 20-7
(:09) (Shotgun) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:01 · HOU 2 · Score 21-7
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 5:46 · HOU 1 · Score 27-7
(5:46) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 5:35 · HOU 2 · Score 28-7
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 14:55 · HOU 28 · Score 31-7
(14:55) 10-J.Hall 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 12:28 · WAS 2 · Score 31-13
(12:28) 8-D.Carr pass to 81-O.Daniels for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans Safety (+2) — Q4 12:21 · WAS 2 · Score 31-15
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 36-R.Dayne rushes. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
M. Brunell (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Derek Carr (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
M. Brunell (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Houston Texans on 2006-09-24?

The Washington Commanders beat the Houston Texans 31-15 in Week 3, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Houston Texans?

Q1: Washington Commanders 7, Houston Texans 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 14, Houston Texans 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, Houston Texans 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 3, Houston Texans 8; Final: Washington Commanders 31, Houston Texans 15.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Houston Texans?

Houston Texans touchdown — M. Bruener (D. Carr pass) (Q1 11:38) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Betts (Q1 8:55) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Randle (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 15:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q2 0:09) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q3 5:46) Houston Texans touchdown — O. Daniels (D. Carr pass) (Q4 12:28) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q4 14:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Houston Texans?

Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 57.6% completion, -5.6% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.15 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 77.4% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +17.58 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Houston Texans?

M. Brunell (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.58 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+6.14 EPA): (10:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 26-C.Portis pushed ob at HOU 13 for 74 yards (23-D.Robinson)..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W

Houston Texans

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

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