Quick answer
- Winner
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Final score
- Jacksonville Jaguars 31–24 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Jacksonville Jaguars 17–21 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Schaub
- Top passer
- M. Schaub
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:10) 22-C.Brown right guard to JAX 1 for 1 yard (52-D.Smith). FUMBLES (52-D.Smith), RECO…
- Game date
- 2009-09-27
Game summary
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Houston Texans 31–24 on 2009-09-27, overcoming Houston Texans's 21–17 halftime lead. M. Schaub posted a game-high +10.96 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jacksonville Jaguars | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
 Houston Texans | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars(7:39) 10-J.Scobee 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
(2:04) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 12-J.Jones for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(11:25) 9-D.Garrard scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
(5:38) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 83-K.Walter for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(3:56) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
(:23) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(10:13) 32-M.Jones-Drew left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
(4:05) 3-K.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(14:20) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q1 7:39FG JSJ. ScobeePoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 33
- Score
- 3-0
(7:39) 10-J.Scobee 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 2:04TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- JAX 18
- Score
- 3-6
(2:04) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 12-J.Jones for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 1:58XP Points+1
- Yard line
- JAX 2
- Score
- 3-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 11:25TD DGD. GarrardPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 9-7
(11:25) 9-D.Garrard scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 11:18XP JSJ. ScobeePoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 10-7
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 5:38TD KWK. WalterPoints+6
- Yard line
- JAX 9
- Score
- 10-13
(5:38) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 83-K.Walter for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 5:33XP Points+1
- Yard line
- JAX 2
- Score
- 10-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 3:56TD MJM. Jones-DrewPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 61
- Score
- 16-14
(3:56) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 3:47XP JSJ. ScobeePoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 17-14
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:23TD ODO. DanielsPoints+6
- Yard line
- JAX 2
- Score
- 17-20
(:23) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:19XP Points+1
- Yard line
- JAX 2
- Score
- 17-21
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 10:13TD MJM. Jones-DrewPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 1
- Score
- 23-21
(10:13) 32-M.Jones-Drew left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 10:10XP JSJ. ScobeePoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 7
- Score
- 24-21
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 4:05FG Points+3
- Yard line
- JAX 8
- Score
- 24-24
(4:05) 3-K.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 14:20TD MJM. Jones-DrewPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 8
- Score
- 30-24
(14:20) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 14:15XP JSJ. ScobeePoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 31-24
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +10.96 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +9.03 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 3K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +8.47 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 4O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 5M. Jones-Drew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +4.48 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 6T. Holt · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 7
Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 8Michael Thomas · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +3.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 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. Schaub — HOU · Passing
M. Schaub posted the highest total EPA (+10.96) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
M. Schaub's top snap (+2.90 EPA): (:23) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.10 EPA): Charles Brown — (2:10) 22-C.Brown right guard to JAX 1 for 1 yard (52-D.Smith). FUMBLES (52-D.Smith), RECOVERED by JAX-52-D.Smith at JAX 0. Touchback. Houston challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. (T
Quarterback report card
M. Schaub led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 39 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +11.1% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +10.96 total EPA
- D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +4.5% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +9.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.223 | +0.095 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.9% | 48.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.273 | +0.281 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.331 | -0.210 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.095 | -0.223 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.0% | 53.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.22 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: +0.10 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 10 drives, +7.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, +18.04 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — Justin Jones (M. Schaub pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — D. Garrard
- Houston Texans — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew
- Houston Texans — O. Daniels (M. Schaub pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 33 (Q1 7:39) — (7:39) 10-J.Scobee 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 18 (Q1 2:04) — (2:04) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 12-J.Jones for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 1:58) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q2 11:25) — (11:25) 9-D.Garrard scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 11:18) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 9 (Q2 5:38) — (5:38) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 83-K.Walter for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 5:33) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 61 (Q2 3:56) — (3:56) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 3:47) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 0:19) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q3 10:13) — (10:13) 32-M.Jones-Drew left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 7 (Q3 10:10) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 8 (Q3 4:05) — (4:05) 3-K.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 8 (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 14:15) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) 22-C.Brown right guard to JAX 1 for 1 yard (52-D.Smith). FUMBLES (52-D.Smith), RECOVERED by JAX-52-D.Smith at JAX 0. Touchback. Houston challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. (T
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 3:56) — (3:56) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 12:07) — (12:07) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass deep right to 11-M.Sims-Walker pushed ob at HOU 19 for 28 yards (40-J.Busing).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 11-M.Sims-Walker to JAX 49 for 9 yards (23-D.Robinson). FUMBLES (23-D.Robinson), RECOVERED by HOU-54-Z.Diles at JAX 49. 54-Z.Diles to JAX 49 for no gain (33-G.Jo
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) 22-C.Brown right guard to JAX 1 for 1 yard (52-D.Smith). FUMBLES (52-D.Smith), RECOVERED by JAX-52-D.Smith at JAX 0. Touchback. Houston challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. (T
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 3:56) — (3:56) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 11-M.Sims-Walker to JAX 49 for 9 yards (23-D.Robinson). FUMBLES (23-D.Robinson), RECOVERED by HOU-54-Z.Diles at JAX 49. 54-Z.Diles to JAX 49 for no gain (33-G.Jo
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 12:07) — (12:07) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass deep right to 11-M.Sims-Walker pushed ob at HOU 19 for 28 yards (40-J.Busing).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 7:39 · HOU 33 · Score 3-0
(7:39) 10-J.Scobee 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 2:04 · JAX 18 · Score 3-6
(2:04) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 12-J.Jones for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 1:58 · JAX 2 · Score 3-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 11:25 · HOU 2 · Score 9-7
(11:25) 9-D.Garrard scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 11:18 · HOU 2 · Score 10-7
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 5:38 · JAX 9 · Score 10-13
(5:38) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 83-K.Walter for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 5:33 · JAX 2 · Score 10-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 3:56 · HOU 61 · Score 16-14
(3:56) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 3:47 · HOU 2 · Score 17-14
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · JAX 2 · Score 17-20
(:23) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · JAX 2 · Score 17-21
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 10:13 · HOU 1 · Score 23-21
(10:13) 32-M.Jones-Drew left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 10:10 · HOU 7 · Score 24-21
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 4:05 · JAX 8 · Score 24-24
(4:05) 3-K.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 14:20 · HOU 8 · Score 30-24
(14:20) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 14:15 · HOU 2 · Score 31-24
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Jacksonville Jaguars earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Schaub (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans on 2009-09-27?
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Houston Texans 31-24 in Week 3, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Houston Texans 7; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Houston Texans 14; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Houston Texans 0; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 31, Houston Texans 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — J. Jones (M. Schaub pass) (Q1 2:04) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — D. Garrard (Q2 11:25) Houston Texans touchdown — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass) (Q2 5:38) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (Q2 3:56) Houston Texans touchdown — O. Daniels (M. Schaub pass) (Q2 0:23) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (Q3 10:13) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (Q4 14:20) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q1 7:39, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q3 4:05, 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?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 66.7% completion, +11.1% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +10.96 total passing EPA. D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 54.5% completion, +4.5% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +9.03 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.96 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+2.90 EPA): (:23) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
Houston Texans
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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