Quick answer
- Winner
- LA
- Final score
- LA 38–13 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- LA 17–6 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. Bradford
- Top passer
- M. Schaub
- Biggest EPA play
- (:50) (Shotgun) 13-T.Yates pass short right intended for 88-G.Graham INTERCEPTED by 52-A.O…
- Game date
- 2013-10-13
Game summary
The LA beat the Houston Texans 38–13 on 2013-10-13. S. Bradford posted a game-high +16.29 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 7 | 10 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
 Houston Texans | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LALA(6:05) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 46-C.Harkey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(13:26) 4-G.Zuerlein 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(8:24) 4-R.Bullock 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(2:48) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 88-L.Kendricks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(:53) 4-R.Bullock 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(7:46) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 83-B.Quick for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
4-G.Zuerlein kicks 70 yards from LA 35 to HOU -5. 82-K.Martin to HOU 10 for 15 yards (23-R.McLeod). FUMBLES (23-R.McLeod), RECOVERED by LA-53-D.Bates at HOU 11. 53-D.Bates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(:50) (Shotgun) 13-T.Yates pass short right intended for 88-G.Graham INTERCEPTED by 52-A.Ogletree at LA 2. 52-A.Ogletree for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(3:25) 44-B.Tate left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LALA
Q1 6:05TD CHC. HarkeyPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 6-0
(6:05) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 46-C.Harkey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q1 5:59XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q2 13:26FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 24
- Score
- 10-0
(13:26) 4-G.Zuerlein 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 8:24FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 10-3
(8:24) 4-R.Bullock 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LALA
Q2 2:48TD LKL. KendricksPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 16-3
(2:48) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 88-L.Kendricks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 2:43XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 17-3
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:53FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LA 17
- Score
- 17-6
(:53) 4-R.Bullock 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LALA
Q3 7:46TD BQB. QuickPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 4
- Score
- 23-6
(7:46) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 83-B.Quick for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q3 7:42XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 24-6
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q3 7:42TD DBD. BatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 35
- Score
- 30-6
4-G.Zuerlein kicks 70 yards from LA 35 to HOU -5. 82-K.Martin to HOU 10 for 15 yards (23-R.McLeod). FUMBLES (23-R.McLeod), RECOVERED by LA-53-D.Bates at HOU 11. 53-D.Bates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q3 7:36XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 31-6
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q3 0:50TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LA 6
- Score
- 37-6
(:50) (Shotgun) 13-T.Yates pass short right intended for 88-G.Graham INTERCEPTED by 52-A.Ogletree at LA 2. 52-A.Ogletree for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q3 0:36XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 38-6
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 3:25TD BTB. TatePoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 1
- Score
- 38-12
(3:25) 44-B.Tate left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 3:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 38-13
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1S. Bradford · LA · Passing · +16.29 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 2
Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.50 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play - 3
James Cook III · LA · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.51 EPA/play - 4L. Jean · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.15 EPA/play
- 5A. Foster · Houston Texans · Rushing · +3.35 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 6
Demani Richardson · LA · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play - 7L. Kendricks · LA · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 8A. Pettis · LA · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.43 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
S. Bradford — LA · Passing
S. Bradford posted the highest total EPA (+16.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 18 counted snaps, they averaged +0.91 EPA per play.
S. Bradford's top snap (+3.53 EPA): (8:43) 8-S.Bradford pass incomplete deep right to 83-B.Quick. Penalty on HOU-94-A.Smith, Roughing the Passer, declined. PENALTY on HOU-25-K.Jackson, Defensive Pass Interference, 40 yards, enforced at LA 35 - No Play.
Biggest single play (-9.99 EPA): T. Yates — (:50) (Shotgun) 13-T.Yates pass short right intended for 88-G.Graham INTERCEPTED by 52-A.Ogletree at LA 2. 52-A.Ogletree for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +1.1% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -3.97 total EPA
- T. Yates (Houston Texans) · 21 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +4.3% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -8.40 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | LA | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.230 | -0.177 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.5% | 41.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.905 | -0.269 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.139 | +0.139 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.177 | -0.230 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.9% | 47.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: +0.23 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: -0.18 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 10 drives, -15.96 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- LA: 10 drives, +14.02 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- LA — C. Harkey (S. Bradford pass)
- LA — L. Kendricks (S. Bradford pass)
- LA — B. Quick (S. Bradford pass)
- LA — D. Bates
- LA — Andrew Ogletree
- Houston Texans — B. Tate
Field goals
- LA — Greg Zuerlein
- Houston Texans — Randy Bullock
- Houston Texans — Randy Bullock
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q1 6:05) — (6:05) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 46-C.Harkey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 5:59) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: LA won the period 10–6. LA connected on a field goal from the HOU 24 (Q2 13:26) — (13:26) 4-G.Zuerlein 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LA 2 (Q2 8:24) — (8:24) 4-R.Bullock 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; LA found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q2 2:48) — (2:48) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 88-L.Kendricks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 2:43) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LA 17 (Q2 0:53) — (:53) 4-R.Bullock 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: LA won the period 21–0. LA found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q3 7:46) — (7:46) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 83-B.Quick for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 7:42) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the LA 35 (Q3 7:42); LA added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 7:36) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q3 0:50); LA added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 0:36) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) 44-B.Tate left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 3:15) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q1 2:01) — (2:01) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins to LA 14 for 12 yards (52-A.Ogletree) [94-R.Quinn]. FUMBLES (52-A.Ogletree), RECOVERED by LA-55-J.Laurinaitis at LA 14. 55-J.Laurinaitis to HOU 43 f
- LA (Q1 8:43) — (8:43) 8-S.Bradford pass incomplete deep right to 83-B.Quick. Penalty on HOU-94-A.Smith, Roughing the Passer, declined. PENALTY on HOU-25-K.Jackson, Defensive Pass Interference, 40 yards, enforced at
- LA (Q2 7:35) — (7:35) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 26-D.Richardson pushed ob at LA 38 for 18 yards (38-D.Manning).
- Houston Texans (Q1 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 44-B.Tate to HOU 40 for 10 yards (22-T.Johnson, 52-A.Ogletree). PENALTY on LA-93-J.Cudjo, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at HOU 40.
- Houston Texans (Q1 2:33) — (2:33) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson pushed ob at LA 26 for 19 yards (52-A.Ogletree).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q3 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 13-T.Yates pass short right intended for 88-G.Graham INTERCEPTED by 52-A.Ogletree at LA 2. 52-A.Ogletree for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q3 7:42) — 4-G.Zuerlein kicks 70 yards from LA 35 to HOU -5. 82-K.Martin to HOU 10 for 15 yards (23-R.McLeod). FUMBLES (23-R.McLeod), RECOVERED by LA-53-D.Bates at HOU 11. 53-D.Bates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q1 2:01) — (2:01) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins to LA 14 for 12 yards (52-A.Ogletree) [94-R.Quinn]. FUMBLES (52-A.Ogletree), RECOVERED by LA-55-J.Laurinaitis at LA 14. 55-J.Laurinaitis to HOU 43 f
- Houston Texans (Q4 8:04) — (8:04) (Shotgun) 13-T.Yates pass short middle to 18-L.Jean to LA 36 for 6 yards (23-R.McLeod, 58-J.Dunbar) [97-E.Sims]. PENALTY on LA-97-E.Sims, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at LA 36.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- LA TD (+6) — Q1 6:05 · HOU 2 · Score 6-0
(6:05) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 46-C.Harkey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q1 5:59 · HOU 2 · Score 7-0
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA FG (+3) — Q2 13:26 · HOU 24 · Score 10-0
(13:26) 4-G.Zuerlein 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 8:24 · LA 2 · Score 10-3
(8:24) 4-R.Bullock 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 2:48 · HOU 2 · Score 16-3
(2:48) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 88-L.Kendricks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 2:43 · HOU 2 · Score 17-3
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:53 · LA 17 · Score 17-6
(:53) 4-R.Bullock 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 7:46 · HOU 4 · Score 23-6
(7:46) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 83-B.Quick for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q3 7:42 · HOU 2 · Score 24-6
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 7:42 · LA 35 · Score 30-6
4-G.Zuerlein kicks 70 yards from LA 35 to HOU -5. 82-K.Martin to HOU 10 for 15 yards (23-R.McLeod). FUMBLES (23-R.McLeod), RECOVERED by LA-53-D.Bates at HOU 11. 53-D.Bates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q3 7:36 · HOU 2 · Score 31-6
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 0:50 · LA 6 · Score 37-6
(:50) (Shotgun) 13-T.Yates pass short right intended for 88-G.Graham INTERCEPTED by 52-A.Ogletree at LA 2. 52-A.Ogletree for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q3 0:36 · HOU 2 · Score 38-6
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 3:25 · LA 1 · Score 38-12
(3:25) 44-B.Tate left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 3:15 · LA 2 · Score 38-13
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- S. Bradford (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Yates (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs Houston Texans on 2013-10-13?
The LA beat the Houston Texans 38-13 in Week 6, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs Houston Texans?
Q1: LA 7, Houston Texans 0; Q2: LA 10, Houston Texans 6; Q3: LA 21, Houston Texans 0; Q4: LA 0, Houston Texans 7; Final: LA 38, Houston Texans 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Houston Texans?
LA touchdown — C. Harkey (S. Bradford pass) (Q1 6:05) LA touchdown — L. Kendricks (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 2:48) LA touchdown — B. Quick (S. Bradford pass) (Q3 7:46) LA touchdown — D. Bates (Q3 7:42) LA touchdown — A. Ogletree (Q3 0:50) Houston Texans touchdown — B. Tate (Q4 3:25) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 13:26, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 8:24, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 0:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Houston Texans?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 60.0% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -3.97 total passing EPA. T. Yates (Houston Texans), 57.1% completion, +4.3% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -8.40 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Houston Texans?
S. Bradford (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.29 total EPA on Passing plays. across 18 snaps. Their top snap (+3.53 EPA): (8:43) 8-S.Bradford pass incomplete deep right to 83-B.Quick. Penalty on HOU-94-A.Smith, Roughing the Passer, declined. PENALTY on HOU-25-K.Jackson, Defensive Pass Interference, 40.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
Houston Texans
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
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