Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 31–24 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Tied 14–14 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Z. Miller
- Top passer
- B. Gradkowski
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:27) 23-A.Foster right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2010-10-03
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Las Vegas Raiders 31–24 on 2010-10-03. Z. Miller posted a game-high +8.59 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 14 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans
(10:18) 32-D.Ward right guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(6:18) 29-M.Bush up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:27) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 85-J.Dreessen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(6:56) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short right to 45-M.Reece for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(14:27) 23-A.Foster right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(2:41) 4-N.Rackers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(15:00) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 23-A.Foster for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(11:03) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 80-Z.Miller for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(6:18) 11-S.Janikowski 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 10:18TD Denzel WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 33
- Score
- 6-0
(10:18) 32-D.Ward right guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 10:06XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 6:18TD MBM. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-6
(6:18) 29-M.Bush up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 6:14XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 0:27TD JDJ. DreessenPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 11
- Score
- 13-7
(:27) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 85-J.Dreessen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 0:23XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 14-7
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 6:56TD MRM. ReecePoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 13
- Score
- 14-13
(6:56) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short right to 45-M.Reece for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 6:50XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 14-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 14:27TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 74
- Score
- 20-14
(14:27) 23-A.Foster right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 14:16XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 21-14
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 2:41FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 17
- Score
- 24-14
(2:41) 4-N.Rackers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 15:00TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 10
- Score
- 30-14
(15:00) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 23-A.Foster for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 14:54XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 31-14
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 11:03TD ZMZ. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 14
- Score
- 31-20
(11:03) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 80-Z.Miller for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 10:56XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 31-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 6:18FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 21
- Score
- 31-24
(6:18) 11-S.Janikowski 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Z. Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +8.59 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 2M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +7.69 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3A. Foster · Houston Texans · Rushing · +6.47 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 4A. Foster · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 5J. Dreessen · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 6D. McFadden · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 7Denzel Ward · Houston Texans · Rushing · +2.99 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 8M. Reece · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.58 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
Z. Miller — LV · Receiving
Z. Miller posted the highest total EPA (+8.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.66 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (+6.61 EPA): A. Foster — (14:27) 23-A.Foster right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Gradkowski led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -2.4% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.12 total EPA
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -5.6% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +7.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.179 | +0.052 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.9% | 52.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.256 | -0.069 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.329 | +0.115 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.052 | -0.179 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.2% | 54.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.18 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.05 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 13 drives, +15.24 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, +4.65 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — Denzel Ward
- Las Vegas Raiders — M. Bush
- Houston Texans — J. Dreessen (M. Schaub pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — M. Reece (B. Gradkowski pass)
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Houston Texans — A. Foster (M. Schaub pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Miller (B. Gradkowski pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 33 (Q1 10:18) — (10:18) 32-D.Ward right guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 10:06) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q1 6:18) — (6:18) 29-M.Bush up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 6:14) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 11 (Q1 0:27) — (:27) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 85-J.Dreessen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 0:23) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 13 (Q2 6:56) — (6:56) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short right to 45-M.Reece for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 6:50) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 74 (Q3 14:27) — (14:27) 23-A.Foster right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 14:16) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 17 (Q3 2:41) — (2:41) 4-N.Rackers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 23-A.Foster for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 14:54) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 14 (Q4 11:03) — (11:03) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 80-Z.Miller for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 10:56) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the HOU 21 (Q4 6:18) — (6:18) 11-S.Janikowski 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q3 14:27) — (14:27) 23-A.Foster right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 4-N.Rackers 46 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski sacked at HOU 40 for -11 yards (90-M.Williams). FUMBLES (90-M.Williams), RECOVERED by HOU-91-A.Okoye at HOU 40. 91-A.Okoye to HOU 40 for no gain (5-B.Gradkowski).
- Houston Texans (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 23-A.Foster to LV 28 for 15 yards (26-S.Routt).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 13:25) — (13:25) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski sacked at HOU 45 for -10 yards (94-A.Smith). FUMBLES (94-A.Smith), recovered by LV-60-D.Loper at HOU 46. 60-D.Loper to HOU 46 for no gain (94-A.Smith).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q3 14:27) — (14:27) 23-A.Foster right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 2:29) — (2:29) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep middle intended for 18-L.Murphy INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Nolan at HOU 45. 33-T.Nolan to LV 35 for 20 yards (85-D.Heyward-Bey).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski sacked at HOU 40 for -11 yards (90-M.Williams). FUMBLES (90-M.Williams), RECOVERED by HOU-91-A.Okoye at HOU 40. 91-A.Okoye to HOU 40 for no gain (5-B.Gradkowski).
- Houston Texans (Q1 10:18) — (10:18) 32-D.Ward right guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 10:18 · LV 33 · Score 6-0
(10:18) 32-D.Ward right guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 10:06 · LV 2 · Score 7-0
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 6:18 · HOU 2 · Score 7-6
(6:18) 29-M.Bush up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 6:14 · HOU 2 · Score 7-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 0:27 · LV 11 · Score 13-7
(:27) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 85-J.Dreessen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 0:23 · LV 2 · Score 14-7
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 6:56 · HOU 13 · Score 14-13
(6:56) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short right to 45-M.Reece for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 6:50 · HOU 2 · Score 14-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 14:27 · LV 74 · Score 20-14
(14:27) 23-A.Foster right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 14:16 · LV 2 · Score 21-14
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 2:41 · LV 17 · Score 24-14
(2:41) 4-N.Rackers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LV 10 · Score 30-14
(15:00) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 23-A.Foster for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · LV 2 · Score 31-14
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 11:03 · HOU 14 · Score 31-20
(11:03) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 80-Z.Miller for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 10:56 · HOU 2 · Score 31-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 6:18 · HOU 21 · Score 31-24
(6:18) 11-S.Janikowski 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Z. Miller (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Schaub (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2010-10-03?
The Houston Texans beat the Las Vegas Raiders 31-24 in Week 4, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Houston Texans 14, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Houston Texans 0, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Houston Texans 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Houston Texans 7, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Final: Houston Texans 31, Las Vegas Raiders 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Houston Texans touchdown — D. Ward (Q1 10:18) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Bush (Q1 6:18) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Dreessen (M. Schaub pass) (Q1 0:27) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Reece (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q2 6:56) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q3 14:27) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (M. Schaub pass) (Q4 15:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Miller (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q4 11:03) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 2:41, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 6:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders?
B. Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders), 53.3% completion, -2.4% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.12 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 53.3% completion, -5.6% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +7.69 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Z. Miller (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.59 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps.
Was Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Houston Texans won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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