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NFL · Week 6 · October 18, 2015 · 12 min read

Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2015 Week 6 Recap

Texans defeat Jaguars 31–20 in Week 6

Brian Hoyer led Fantasy Impact as Texans prevailed in a 31–20 Week 6 finish.

Houston Texans 31 2–4 Winner
Final 31–20
Jacksonville Jaguars 20 1–5
Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
31–20
Halftime
Houston Texans 10–7 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
B. Bortles
FantasyHQ MVP
Brian Hoyer
Game date
October 18, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Brian Hoyer
    Brian Hoyer 24/41 · 293 YDS · 3 TD +17.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Dustin Hopkins
    Dustin Hopkins 10 REC · 148 YDS · 2 TD +13.2 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Foster 5 REC · 59 YDS · 1 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • B.Walters 8 REC · 87 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Bortles 30/64 · 348 YDS · 4 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Dominique Robinson
    Dominique Robinson 3 REC · 19 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
View Texans vs Jaguars box score View all 2015 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
Houston Texans 31–20 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Houston Texans 10–7 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Brian Hoyer
Top passer
B. Bortles
Biggest EPA play
(8:02) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left intended for 80-J.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 29-A.…
Game date
2015-10-18

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31–20 on 2015-10-18. Brian Hoyer posted a game-high +17.75 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Houston Texans73021031
Jacksonville Jaguars0776020

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

HOUHouston Texans
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 1:42TD
    AFA. Foster

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 14
    Score
    6-0

    (1:42) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 23-A.Foster for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 1:36XP
    NNN. Novak

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    7-0

    8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 9:44TD
    Alton Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    7-6

    (9:44) 5-B.Bortles pass short right to 15-A.Robinson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 9:41XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    7-7

    2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.

  5. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 6:42FG
    NNN. Novak

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 24
    Score
    10-7

    (6:42) 8-N.Novak 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  6. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 0:10TD
    Juanyeh Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 29
    Score
    10-13

    (:10) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 80-J.Thomas for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 0:05XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 35
    Score
    10-14

    2-J.Myers kicks 60 yards from JAX 35 to HOU 5. 12-K.Mumphery to HOU 19 for 14 yards (57-T.Armbrister).

  8. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 11:27TD
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 9
    Score
    16-14

    (11:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 11:20XP
    NNN. Novak

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    17-14

    8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  10. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 8:12TD
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 26
    Score
    23-14

    (8:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 8:07XP
    NNN. Novak

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    24-14

    8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  12. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 8:02TD
    AHA. Hal

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 74
    Score
    30-14

    (8:02) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left intended for 80-J.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 29-A.Hal at JAX 31. 29-A.Hal for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 7:55XP
    NNN. Novak

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    31-14

    8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  14. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 4:39TD
    AHA. Hurns

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 11
    Score
    31-20

    (4:39) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 88-A.Hurns for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Brian HoyerBrian Hoyer · Houston Texans · Passing · +17.75 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  2. 2Dustin HopkinsDustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +13.16 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Walters · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.30 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Foster · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Bortles · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +4.40 total EPA · 64 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Shorts · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  7. 7Dominique RobinsonDominique Robinson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Hurns · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.63 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Brian Hoyer

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Brian Hoyer — HOU · Passing

Brian Hoyer posted the highest total EPA (+17.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.

Brian Hoyer's top snap (+3.58 EPA): (8:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-8.31 EPA): B. Bortles — (8:02) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left intended for 80-J.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 29-A.Hal at JAX 31. 29-A.Hal for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

B. Bortles led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 64 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -4.9% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +4.40 total EPA
  • Brian HoyerBrian Hoyer (Houston Texans) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +17.75 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatHouston TexansJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play+0.149-0.024
Offensive success rate42.7%41.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.433+0.069
Rush EPA/play-0.189-0.331
Defensive EPA/play+0.024-0.149
Defensive success rate58.2%57.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Houston Texans: +0.15 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.02 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 12 drives, +13.23 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -2.34 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Houston Texans — A. Foster (Brian Hoyer pass) (Q1 1:42)
  • Alton RobinsonJacksonville Jaguars — Alton Robinson (B. Bortles pass) (Q2 9:44)
  • Juanyeh ThomasJacksonville Jaguars — Juanyeh Thomas (B. Bortles pass) (Q3 0:10)
  • Dustin HopkinsHouston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (Brian Hoyer pass) (Q4 11:27)
  • Dustin HopkinsHouston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (Brian Hoyer pass) (Q4 8:12)
  • Houston Texans — A. Hal (Q4 8:02)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — A. Hurns (B. Bortles pass) (Q4 4:39)

Field goals

  • Houston Texans — N. Novak (Q2 6:42)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 14 (Q1 1:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 23-A.Foster for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q1 1:36) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q2 9:44) — (9:44) 5-B.Bortles pass short right to 15-A.Robinson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 9:41) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 24 (Q2 6:42) — (6:42) 8-N.Novak 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 29 (Q3 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 80-J.Thomas for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the JAX 35 (Q3 0:05) — 2-J.Myers kicks 60 yards from JAX 35 to HOU 5. 12-K.Mumphery to HOU 19 for 14 yards (57-T.Armbrister)..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 21–6. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 9 (Q4 11:27) — (11:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 11:20) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 26 (Q4 8:12) — (8:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 8:07) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 74 (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left intended for 80-J.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 29-A.Hal at JAX 31. 29-A.Hal for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 7:55) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 11 (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 88-A.Hurns for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 80-J.Thomas for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.9% · EPA +3.93]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle intended for 80-J.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 29-A.Hal at HOU 0. 29-A.Hal to HOU 3 for 3 yards (81-B.Walters). [WPA -14.7% · EPA -3.15]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 11:27) — (11:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +3.19]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 1:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 23-A.Foster for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.9% · EPA +3.33]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 13:20) — (13:20) (No Huddle) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep right to 10-D.Hopkins ran ob at JAX 28 for 29 yards. Penalty on JAX-31-D.House, Defensive Holding, declined. Jacksonville challenged the pass completion ruling, [WPA +10.9% · EPA +1.92]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left intended for 80-J.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 29-A.Hal at JAX 31. 29-A.Hal for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -7.8% · EPA -8.31]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 88-A.Hurns for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.2% · EPA +4.22]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 80-J.Thomas for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.9% · EPA +3.93]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 8:12) — (8:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +3.58]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 1:42 · JAX 14 · Score 6-0
    (1:42) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 23-A.Foster for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 1:36 · JAX 15 · Score 7-0
    8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 9:44 · HOU 2 · Score 7-6
    (9:44) 5-B.Bortles pass short right to 15-A.Robinson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 9:41 · HOU 15 · Score 7-7
    2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.
  5. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 6:42 · JAX 24 · Score 10-7
    (6:42) 8-N.Novak 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 0:10 · HOU 29 · Score 10-13
    (:10) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 80-J.Thomas for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 0:05 · JAX 35 · Score 10-14
    2-J.Myers kicks 60 yards from JAX 35 to HOU 5. 12-K.Mumphery to HOU 19 for 14 yards (57-T.Armbrister).
  8. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 11:27 · JAX 9 · Score 16-14
    (11:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 11:20 · JAX 15 · Score 17-14
    8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  10. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 8:12 · JAX 26 · Score 23-14
    (8:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 8:07 · JAX 15 · Score 24-14
    8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  12. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 8:02 · HOU 74 · Score 30-14
    (8:02) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left intended for 80-J.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 29-A.Hal at JAX 31. 29-A.Hal for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 7:55 · JAX 15 · Score 31-14
    8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  14. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 4:39 · HOU 11 · Score 31-20
    (4:39) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 88-A.Hurns for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
  • Brian Hoyer (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Bortles (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Brian Hoyer (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2015-10-18?

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-20 in Week 6, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Houston Texans 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Houston Texans 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q3: Houston Texans 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q4: Houston Texans 21, Jacksonville Jaguars 6; Final: Houston Texans 31, Jacksonville Jaguars 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (B. Hoyer pass) (Q1 1:42) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — A. Robinson (B. Bortles pass) (Q2 9:44) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Thomas (B. Bortles pass) (Q3 0:10) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (B. Hoyer pass) (Q4 11:27) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (B. Hoyer pass) (Q4 8:12) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Hal (Q4 8:02) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — A. Hurns (B. Bortles pass) (Q4 4:39) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q2 6:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars), 46.9% completion, -4.9% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +4.40 total passing EPA. Brian Hoyer (Houston Texans), 58.5% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +17.75 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Brian Hoyer (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+3.58 EPA): (8:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L

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