Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 29–6 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 6–20 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Darius Anderson
- Top passer
- J.J. Russell
- Biggest EPA play
- 9-S.Lechler kicks 75 yards from LV 20 to HOU 5. 12-J.Jones for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2009-10-04
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Las Vegas Raiders 29–6 on 2009-10-04. Darius Anderson posted a game-high +3.74 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
 Houston Texans | 3 | 17 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
(8:08) 3-K.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(2:38) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(15:00) 3-K.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(10:46) 20-S.Slaton left guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(8:19) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 20-S.Slaton for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(2:08) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(9:00) 25-J.Fargas right tackle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (56-B.Cushing).
9-S.Lechler kicks 75 yards from LV 20 to HOU 5. 12-J.Jones for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 8:08FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LV 8
- Score
- 0-3
(8:08) 3-K.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 2:38FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 28
- Score
- 3-3
(2:38) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LV 16
- Score
- 3-6
(15:00) 3-K.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 10:46TD SSS. SlatonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 32
- Score
- 3-12
(10:46) 20-S.Slaton left guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 10:39XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 3-13
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 8:19TD SSS. SlatonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 18
- Score
- 3-19
(8:19) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 20-S.Slaton for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 8:13XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 3-20
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 2:08FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 6-20
(2:08) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 9:00Safety JFJ. FargasPoints+2
- Yard line
- HOU 99
- Score
- 6-22
(9:00) 25-J.Fargas right tackle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (56-B.Cushing).
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 8:53TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 20
- Score
- 6-28
9-S.Lechler kicks 75 yards from LV 20 to HOU 5. 12-J.Jones for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 8:41XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 6-29
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Darius Anderson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play - 2S. Slaton · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 3D. Heyward-Bey · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 4K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 5Z. Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 6J. Dreessen · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 7O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.39 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 8J. Fargas · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.14 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
Darius Anderson — HOU · Receiving
Darius Anderson posted the highest total EPA (+3.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +1.87 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (+6.03 EPA): S. Lechler — 9-S.Lechler kicks 75 yards from LV 20 to HOU 5. 12-J.Jones for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.J. Russell led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 36 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -19.6% CPOE · -0.54 EPA/play · -19.42 total EPA- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 29 dropbacks · 37.9% completion · -9.1% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -1.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.348 | -0.057 |
| Offensive success rate | 28.2% | 35.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.540 | -0.060 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.454 | -0.337 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.057 | +0.348 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.8% | 71.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.35), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.35 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: -0.06 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 16 drives, -4.99 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 15 drives, -27.18 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — S. Slaton
- Houston Texans — S. Slaton (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — Justin Jones
Field goals
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
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 8 (Q1 8:08) — (8:08) 3-K.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the HOU 28 (Q1 2:38) — (2:38) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 17–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 16 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 3-K.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 32 (Q2 10:46) — (10:46) 20-S.Slaton left guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 10:39) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 18 (Q2 8:19) — (8:19) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 20-S.Slaton for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 8:13) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the HOU 15 (Q2 2:08) — (2:08) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 9–0. Houston Texans registered a safety from the HOU 99 (Q3 9:00) — (9:00) 25-J.Fargas right tackle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (56-B.Cushing).; Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 20 (Q3 8:53) — 9-S.Lechler kicks 75 yards from LV 20 to HOU 5. 12-J.Jones for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 8:41) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q1 5:20) — (5:20) 20-S.Slaton left tackle to HOU 47 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LV-77-M.Shaughnessy at HOU 43. 77-M.Shaughnessy to HOU 43 for no gain (64-K.Studdard).
- Houston Texans (Q1 9:30) — (9:30) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 80-A.Johnson pushed ob at LV 7 for 62 yards (24-M.Huff) [92-R.Seymour].
- Houston Texans (Q2 10:46) — (10:46) 20-S.Slaton left guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q1 1:43) — (1:43) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 83-K.Walter to LV 24 for 41 yards (37-C.Johnson).
- Houston Texans (Q3 8:53) — 9-S.Lechler kicks 75 yards from LV 20 to HOU 5. 12-J.Jones for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q3 8:53) — 9-S.Lechler kicks 75 yards from LV 20 to HOU 5. 12-J.Jones for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q1 5:20) — (5:20) 20-S.Slaton left tackle to HOU 47 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LV-77-M.Shaughnessy at HOU 43. 77-M.Shaughnessy to HOU 43 for no gain (64-K.Studdard).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 10:39) — (10:39) 2-J.Russell pass short right to 29-M.Bush to LV 41 for 6 yards (59-D.Ryans). FUMBLES (59-D.Ryans), RECOVERED by HOU-94-A.Smith at LV 39. 94-A.Smith to LV 39 for no gain (66-C.Carlisle).
- Houston Texans (Q1 9:30) — (9:30) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 80-A.Johnson pushed ob at LV 7 for 62 yards (24-M.Huff) [92-R.Seymour].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 8:08 · LV 8 · Score 0-3
(8:08) 3-K.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 2:38 · HOU 28 · Score 3-3
(2:38) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · LV 16 · Score 3-6
(15:00) 3-K.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 10:46 · LV 32 · Score 3-12
(10:46) 20-S.Slaton left guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 10:39 · LV 2 · Score 3-13
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 8:19 · LV 18 · Score 3-19
(8:19) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 20-S.Slaton for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 8:13 · LV 2 · Score 3-20
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 2:08 · HOU 15 · Score 6-20
(2:08) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans Safety (+2) — Q3 9:00 · HOU 99 · Score 6-22
(9:00) 25-J.Fargas right tackle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (56-B.Cushing). - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 8:53 · LV 20 · Score 6-28
9-S.Lechler kicks 75 yards from LV 20 to HOU 5. 12-J.Jones for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 8:41 · LV 2 · Score 6-29
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
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.
- Darius Anderson (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J.J. Russell (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- M. Schaub (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans on 2009-10-04?
The Houston Texans beat the Las Vegas Raiders 29-6 in Week 4, 2009.
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 3, Houston Texans 17; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Houston Texans 9; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Houston Texans 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — S. Slaton (Q2 10:46) Houston Texans touchdown — S. Slaton (M. Schaub pass) (Q2 8:19) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Jones (Q3 8:53) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q1 8:08, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 2:38, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 2:08, 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?
J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders), 33.3% completion, -19.6% CPOE, -0.54 EPA per dropback, -19.42 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 37.9% completion, -9.1% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -1.74 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans?
Darius Anderson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.74 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Houston Texans
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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