Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 25–20 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 12–14 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Foster
- Top passer
- M. Schaub
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:58) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 86-J.Casey INTERCEPTED by 99-L.Houston (7…
- Game date
- 2011-10-09
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Houston Texans 25–20 on 2011-10-09, overcoming Houston Texans's 14–12 halftime lead. A. Foster posted a game-high +6.61 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 25 |
 Houston Texans | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LVLas Vegas Raiders(8:15) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
(3:31) 11-S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(15:00) 11-S.Janikowski 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(12:09) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 85-J.Dreessen for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
(1:18) (Shotgun) 8-J.Campbell pass short left to 85-D.Heyward-Bey for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(5:12) 11-S.Janikowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(1:59) 4-N.Rackers 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
(14:50) (Shotgun) 8-J.Campbell pass short left to 81-C.Schilens for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(10:00) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(3:00) 4-N.Rackers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 8:15TD KWK. WalterPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 5
- Score
- 0-6
(8:15) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 8:09XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 3:31FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 36
- Score
- 3-7
(3:31) 11-S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 15:00FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 37
- Score
- 6-7
(15:00) 11-S.Janikowski 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 12:09TD JDJ. DreessenPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 56
- Score
- 6-13
(12:09) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 85-J.Dreessen for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 11:57XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 6-14
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 1:18TD DHD. Heyward-BeyPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 34
- Score
- 12-14
(1:18) (Shotgun) 8-J.Campbell pass short left to 85-D.Heyward-Bey for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 5:12FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 32
- Score
- 15-14
(5:12) 11-S.Janikowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 1:59FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 36
- Score
- 15-17
(1:59) 4-N.Rackers 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 14:50TD CSC. SchilensPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 18
- Score
- 21-17
(14:50) (Shotgun) 8-J.Campbell pass short left to 81-C.Schilens for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 14:50XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 7
- Score
- 22-17
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 10:00FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 24
- Score
- 25-17
(10:00) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 3:00FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 21
- Score
- 25-20
(3:00) 4-N.Rackers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Foster · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.61 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 2K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 3J. Dreessen · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 4R. Cartwright · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.44 EPA/play
- 5M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +4.24 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 6D. Heyward-Bey · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 7C. Schilens · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 8O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.25 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
A. Foster — HOU · Receiving
A. Foster posted the highest total EPA (+6.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.94 EPA per play.
A. Foster's top snap (+4.46 EPA): (12:09) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 23-A.Foster pushed ob at LV 23 for 60 yards (23-D.Van Dyke).
Biggest single play (-6.31 EPA): M. Schaub — (4:58) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 86-J.Casey INTERCEPTED by 99-L.Houston (79-J.Henderson) at 50. 99-L.Houston to HOU 35 for 15 yards (73-E.Winston).
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) · 56 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -15.1% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +4.24 total EPA
Jihaad Campbell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 41 dropbacks · 36.6% completion · -11.8% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.73 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.020 | -0.103 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.7% | 34.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.115 | +0.076 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.196 | -0.300 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.103 | +0.020 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.0% | 66.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.02 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: -0.10 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 15 drives, -10.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 15 drives, -1.74 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — J. Dreessen (M. Schaub pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Heyward-Bey (Jihaad Campbell pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — C. Schilens (Jihaad Campbell pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q1 8:15) — (8:15) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 8:09) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the HOU 36 (Q1 3:31) — (3:31) 11-S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 9–7. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the HOU 37 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 11-S.Janikowski 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 56 (Q2 12:09) — (12:09) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 85-J.Dreessen for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 11:57) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 34 (Q2 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 8-J.Campbell pass short left to 85-D.Heyward-Bey for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the HOU 32 (Q3 5:12) — (5:12) 11-S.Janikowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 36 (Q3 1:59) — (1:59) 4-N.Rackers 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 18 (Q4 14:50) — (14:50) (Shotgun) 8-J.Campbell pass short left to 81-C.Schilens for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 7 (Q4 14:50) — 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 24 (Q4 10:00) — (10:00) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 21 (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) 4-N.Rackers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 8-M.Schaub pass short left intended for 12-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Huff at LV 0. Touchback.
- Houston Texans (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 85-J.Dreessen to LV 5 for 34 yards (30-J.Boyd).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 14:50) — (14:50) (Shotgun) 8-J.Campbell pass short left to 81-C.Schilens for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 39, and recovers at LV 39. 8-M.Schaub to LV 39 for no gain (96-K.Wimbley).
- Houston Texans (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete deep middle to 12-J.Jones. PENALTY on LV-23-D.Van Dyke, Defensive Pass Interference, 17 yards, enforced at LV 30 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q1 4:58) — (4:58) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 86-J.Casey INTERCEPTED by 99-L.Houston (79-J.Henderson) at 50. 99-L.Houston to HOU 35 for 15 yards (73-E.Winston).
- Houston Texans (Q2 12:09) — (12:09) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 85-J.Dreessen for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q3 12:09) — (12:09) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 23-A.Foster pushed ob at LV 23 for 60 yards (23-D.Van Dyke).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 11:38) — (11:38) (Punt formation) 25-R.Cartwright right end pushed ob at HOU 28 for 35 yards (12-J.Jones).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 8:15 · LV 5 · Score 0-6
(8:15) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 8:09 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 3:31 · HOU 36 · Score 3-7
(3:31) 11-S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · HOU 37 · Score 6-7
(15:00) 11-S.Janikowski 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 12:09 · LV 56 · Score 6-13
(12:09) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 85-J.Dreessen for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 11:57 · LV 2 · Score 6-14
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 1:18 · HOU 34 · Score 12-14
(1:18) (Shotgun) 8-J.Campbell pass short left to 85-D.Heyward-Bey for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 5:12 · HOU 32 · Score 15-14
(5:12) 11-S.Janikowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 1:59 · LV 36 · Score 15-17
(1:59) 4-N.Rackers 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 14:50 · HOU 18 · Score 21-17
(14:50) (Shotgun) 8-J.Campbell pass short left to 81-C.Schilens for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 14:50 · HOU 7 · Score 22-17
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 10:00 · HOU 24 · Score 25-17
(10:00) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 3:00 · LV 21 · Score 25-20
(3:00) 4-N.Rackers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- A. Foster (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Schaub (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans on 2011-10-09?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Houston Texans 25-20 in Week 5, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Houston Texans 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 9, Houston Texans 7; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Houston Texans 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 25, Houston Texans 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass) (Q1 8:15) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Dreessen (M. Schaub pass) (Q2 12:09) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Heyward-Bey (J. Campbell pass) (Q2 1:18) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Schilens (J. Campbell pass) (Q4 14:50) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 3:31, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 5:12, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 1:59, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 10:00, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 3:00, 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?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 42.9% completion, -15.1% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.24 total passing EPA. Jihaad Campbell (Las Vegas Raiders), 36.6% completion, -11.8% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.73 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans?
A. Foster (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.61 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.46 EPA): (12:09) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 23-A.Foster pushed ob at LV 23 for 60 yards (23-D.Van Dyke)..
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 25-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
Houston Texans
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
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