Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 30–27 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 7–13 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Dreessen
- Top passer
- M. Sanchez
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:31) 23-S.Greene up the middle to HOU 48 for -7 yards (56-B.Cushing). FUMBLES (56-B.Cush…
- Game date
- 2010-11-21
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Houston Texans 30–27 on 2010-11-21. J. Dreessen posted a game-high +10.77 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 27 |
 New York Jets | 3 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans
(11:32) 2-N.Folk 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(10:22) 23-A.Foster left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(5:22) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 17-B.Edwards for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(1:02) 2-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(4:47) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(14:54) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(12:24) 4-N.Rackers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(9:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 85-J.Dreessen for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(2:24) 23-A.Foster left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. New York Jets challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 02:18.)
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(:59) 4-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(:16) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 11:32FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 19
- Score
- 0-3
(11:32) 2-N.Folk 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 10:22TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 6-3
(10:22) 23-A.Foster left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 10:17XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-3
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 5:22TD Bryan EdwardsPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 4
- Score
- 7-9
(5:22) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 17-B.Edwards for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 5:18XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 1:02FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 7-13
(1:02) 2-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 4:47TD SHS. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 41
- Score
- 7-19
(4:47) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 4:38XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-20
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 14:54FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 12
- Score
- 7-23
(14:54) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 12:24FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 19
- Score
- 10-23
(12:24) 4-N.Rackers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 9:23TD JDJ. DreessenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 43
- Score
- 16-23
(9:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 85-J.Dreessen for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 9:14XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 17-23
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 2:24TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 23-23
(2:24) 23-A.Foster left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. New York Jets challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 02:18.)
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 2:18XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 24-23
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 0:59FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 4
- Score
- 27-23
(:59) 4-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:16TD SHS. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 6
- Score
- 27-29
(:16) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:10XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 27-30
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Dreessen · Houston Texans · Receiving · +10.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.69 EPA/play
- 2M. Sanchez · New York Jets · Passing · +10.59 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3S. Holmes · New York Jets · Receiving · +9.94 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 4Bryan Edwards · New York Jets · Receiving · +7.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 5M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +6.39 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 6
Darius Anderson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 7A. Foster · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 8
Payton Turner · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.37 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
J. Dreessen — HOU · Receiving
J. Dreessen posted the highest total EPA (+10.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.69 EPA per play.
J. Dreessen's top snap (+4.39 EPA): (9:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 85-J.Dreessen for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.56 EPA): S. Greene — (9:31) 23-S.Greene up the middle to HOU 48 for -7 yards (56-B.Cushing). FUMBLES (56-B.Cushing), RECOVERED by HOU-57-K.Bentley at HOU 49. 57-K.Bentley to NYJ 43 for 8 yards (6-M.Sanchez).
Quarterback report card
M. Sanchez led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 44 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.4% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +10.59 total EPA
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -0.5% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.39 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.016 | +0.017 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.0% | 48.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.182 | +0.241 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.163 | -0.313 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.017 | -0.016 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.1% | 57.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Houston Texans +0.02, New York Jets +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.02 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: +0.02 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 14 drives, +1.26 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, +1.62 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- New York Jets — Bryan Edwards (M. Sanchez pass)
- New York Jets — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass)
- Houston Texans — J. Dreessen (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- New York Jets — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the HOU 19 (Q1 11:32) — (11:32) 2-N.Folk 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q2 10:22) — (10:22) 23-A.Foster left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 10:17) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; New York Jets found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q2 5:22) — (5:22) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 17-B.Edwards for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 5:18) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the HOU 15 (Q2 1:02) — (1:02) 2-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the HOU 41 (Q3 4:47) — (4:47) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 4:38) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 20–10. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the HOU 12 (Q4 14:54) — (14:54) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 19 (Q4 12:24) — (12:24) 4-N.Rackers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the NYJ 43 (Q4 9:23) — (9:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 85-J.Dreessen for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 9:14) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 2:24); Houston Texans added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 2:18) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 4 (Q4 0:59) — (:59) 4-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; New York Jets found the end zone from the HOU 6 (Q4 0:16); New York Jets added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 0:10) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q4 2:04) — (2:04) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 57-K.Bentley (96-M.Anderson) at NYJ 28. 57-K.Bentley to NYJ 10 for 18 yards (88-P.Turner).
- New York Jets (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 17-B.Edwards pushed ob at HOU 6 for 42 yards (26-E.Wilson).
- New York Jets (Q3 4:47) — (4:47) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q4 5:01) — (5:01) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson to NYJ 15 for 20 yards (24-D.Revis).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q4 9:31) — (9:31) 23-S.Greene up the middle to HOU 48 for -7 yards (56-B.Cushing). FUMBLES (56-B.Cushing), RECOVERED by HOU-57-K.Bentley at HOU 49. 57-K.Bentley to NYJ 43 for 8 yards (6-M.Sanchez).
- New York Jets (Q4 2:04) — (2:04) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 57-K.Bentley (96-M.Anderson) at NYJ 28. 57-K.Bentley to NYJ 10 for 18 yards (88-P.Turner).
- New York Jets (Q3 4:47) — (4:47) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q4 9:23) — (9:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 85-J.Dreessen for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 11:32 · HOU 19 · Score 0-3
(11:32) 2-N.Folk 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 10:22 · NYJ 2 · Score 6-3
(10:22) 23-A.Foster left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 10:17 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-3
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 5:22 · HOU 4 · Score 7-9
(5:22) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 17-B.Edwards for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 5:18 · HOU 2 · Score 7-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 1:02 · HOU 15 · Score 7-13
(1:02) 2-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 4:47 · HOU 41 · Score 7-19
(4:47) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 4:38 · HOU 2 · Score 7-20
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 14:54 · HOU 12 · Score 7-23
(14:54) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 12:24 · NYJ 19 · Score 10-23
(12:24) 4-N.Rackers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 9:23 · NYJ 43 · Score 16-23
(9:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 85-J.Dreessen for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 9:14 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-23
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 2:24 · NYJ 1 · Score 23-23
(2:24) 23-A.Foster left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. New York Jets challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 02:18.) - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 2:18 · NYJ 2 · Score 24-23
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 0:59 · NYJ 4 · Score 27-23
(:59) 4-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 0:16 · HOU 6 · Score 27-29
(:16) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 0:10 · HOU 2 · Score 27-30
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Dreessen (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs New York Jets on 2010-11-21?
The New York Jets beat the Houston Texans 30-27 in Week 11, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
Q1: Houston Texans 0, New York Jets 3; Q2: Houston Texans 7, New York Jets 10; Q3: Houston Texans 0, New York Jets 7; Q4: Houston Texans 20, New York Jets 10; Final: Houston Texans 27, New York Jets 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q2 10:22) New York Jets touchdown — B. Edwards (M. Sanchez pass) (Q2 5:22) New York Jets touchdown — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass) (Q3 4:47) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Dreessen (M. Schaub pass) (Q4 9:23) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q4 2:24) New York Jets touchdown — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass) (Q4 0:16) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q1 11:32, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 1:02, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 14:54, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 12:24, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 0:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 50.0% completion, -0.4% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +10.59 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 54.3% completion, -0.5% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.39 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
J. Dreessen (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.77 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+4.39 EPA): (9:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 85-J.Dreessen for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Houston Texans vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Jets won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
New York Jets
Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W
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