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NFL · Week 15 · December 18, 2016 · 12 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans: 2016 Week 15 Recap

Texans defeat Jaguars 21–20 in Week 15

T.Savage led Fantasy Impact as Texans prevailed in a 20–21 Week 15 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 20 2–12
Final 20–21
Houston Texans 21 8–6 Winner
Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
20–21
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 13–5 Houston Texans
Top passer
T. Savage
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Savage
Game date
December 18, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • N.Sterling 1 REC · 14 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Ivory -0.5 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Walters 2 REC · 26 YDS -0.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • T.Savage 23/42 · 263 YDS +8.2 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Griffin 8 REC · 85 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Miller 2 REC · 26 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
Houston Texans 21–20 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 13–5 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Savage
Top passer
T. Savage
Biggest EPA play
(13:10) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle intended for 15-W.Fuller INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Ramsey…
Game date
2016-12-18

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 21–20 on 2016-12-18, overcoming Jacksonville Jaguars's 13–5 halftime lead. T. Savage posted a game-high +8.21 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 18 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
Jacksonville Jaguars13700020
Houston Texans56100021

Scoring Map

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

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 13:41FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 8
    Score
    3-0

    (13:41) 2-J.Myers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

  2. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 11:21FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 32
    Score
    6-0

    (11:21) 2-J.Myers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 8:39TD
    BBB. Bortles

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 1
    Score
    12-0

    (8:39) 5-B.Bortles scrambles left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 8:32XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    13-0

    2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

  5. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 1:49Safety
    BNB. Nortman

    Points+2

    Yard line
    HOU 96
    Score
    13-2

    (1:49) (Punt formation) 3-B.Nortman punts 45 yards to JAX 49, Center-46-C.Tinker. 15-W.Fuller pushed ob at JAX 41 for 8 yards (30-C.Grant). PENALTY on JAX-87-N.Sterling, Offensive Holding, 4 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.

  6. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 0:53FG
    NNN. Novak

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 22
    Score
    13-5

    (:53) 8-N.Novak 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  7. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 7:07FG
    NNN. Novak

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 27
    Score
    13-8

    (7:07) 8-N.Novak 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  8. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 7:02TD
    Matt Lee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 35
    Score
    19-8

    8-N.Novak kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to JAX 0. 11-M.Lee for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on JAX-11-M.Lee, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  9. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 6:50XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    20-8

    2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

  10. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 0:15FG
    NNN. Novak

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 25
    Score
    20-11

    (:15) 8-N.Novak 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  11. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 7:57FG
    NNN. Novak

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 10
    Score
    20-14

    (7:57) 8-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  12. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 2:54TD
    LML. Miller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 1
    Score
    20-20

    (2:54) 26-L.Miller left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 2:51XP
    NNN. Novak

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    20-21

    8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. PENALTY on JAX-37-J.Cyprien, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on JAX-90-M.Jackson, Defensive Holding, declined.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Savage · Houston Texans · Passing · +8.21 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  2. 2R. Griffin · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  3. 3N. Sterling · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
  4. 4L. Miller · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Hunt · Houston Texans · Rushing · +0.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  6. 6Wydett Williams Jr. · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.71 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Grimes · Houston Texans · Rushing · -0.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.09 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Blue · Houston Texans · Receiving · -0.09 total EPA · 1 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.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

T. Savage — HOU · Passing

T. Savage posted the highest total EPA (+8.21) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.

T. Savage's top snap (-3.70 EPA): (2:41) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass incomplete short right to 10-D.Hopkins (20-J.Ramsey).

Biggest single play (-6.64 EPA): B. Osweiler — (13:10) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle intended for 15-W.Fuller INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Ramsey at JAX 40. 20-J.Ramsey to HOU 25 for 35 yards (15-W.Fuller).

Quarterback report card

T. Savage led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • T. Savage (Houston Texans) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +2.8% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.21 total EPA
  • B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 34 dropbacks · 35.3% completion · -19.9% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -12.37 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatJacksonville JaguarsHouston Texans
Offensive EPA/play-0.131-0.125
Offensive success rate32.9%43.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.364-0.076
Rush EPA/play-0.231-0.288
Defensive EPA/play+0.125+0.131
Defensive success rate56.4%67.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Jacksonville Jaguars -0.13, Houston Texans -0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.13 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: -0.12 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 14 drives, -12.61 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, -9.94 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — B. Bortles (Q2 8:39)
  • Matt LeeJacksonville Jaguars — Matt Lee (Q3 7:02)
  • Houston Texans — L. Miller (Q4 2:54)

Field goals

  • Josh MyersJacksonville Jaguars — Josh Myers (Q2 13:41)
  • Josh MyersJacksonville Jaguars — Josh Myers (Q2 11:21)
  • Houston Texans — N. Novak (Q2 0:53)
  • Houston Texans — N. Novak (Q3 7:07)
  • Houston Texans — N. Novak (Q3 0:15)
  • Houston Texans — N. Novak (Q4 7:57)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 13–5. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 8 (Q2 13:41) — (13:41) 2-J.Myers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 32 (Q2 11:21) — (11:21) 2-J.Myers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q2 8:39) — (8:39) 5-B.Bortles scrambles left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 8:32) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Houston Texans registered a safety from the HOU 96 (Q2 1:49); Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 22 (Q2 0:53) — (:53) 8-N.Novak 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–6. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 27 (Q3 7:07) — (7:07) 8-N.Novak 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 35 (Q3 7:02); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 6:50) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 25 (Q3 0:15) — (:15) 8-N.Novak 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 10 (Q4 7:57) — (7:57) 8-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 2:54) — (2:54) 26-L.Miller left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 2:51).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle intended for 15-A.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 27-Q.Demps at JAX 37. 27-Q.Demps to JAX 25 for 12 yards (81-B.Walters). [WPA -26.5% · EPA -2.51]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 1:20) — (1:20) 9-S.Lechler punts 32 yards to JAX 7, Center-46-J.Weeks, downed by HOU-35-E.Pleasant. [WPA -19.2% · EPA -0.39]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:58) — (1:58) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass incomplete deep middle to 15-A.Robinson [94-A.Smith]. [WPA -18.5% · EPA -2.15]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 13:10) — (13:10) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle intended for 15-W.Fuller INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Ramsey at JAX 40. 20-J.Ramsey to HOU 25 for 35 yards (15-W.Fuller). [WPA -17.2% · EPA -6.64]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 7:02) — 8-N.Novak kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to JAX 0. 11-M.Lee for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on JAX-11-M.Lee, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +15.5% · EPA +6.15]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Houston Texans (Q2 13:10) — (13:10) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle intended for 15-W.Fuller INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Ramsey at JAX 40. 20-J.Ramsey to HOU 25 for 35 yards (15-W.Fuller). [WPA -17.2% · EPA -6.64]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 7:02) — 8-N.Novak kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to JAX 0. 11-M.Lee for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on JAX-11-M.Lee, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +15.5% · EPA +6.15]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 10:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 50-T.Smith at HOU 37. 50-T.Smith to HOU 37 for no gain (41-J.Grimes). [WPA -10.1% · EPA -3.89]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 2:41) — (2:41) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass incomplete short right to 10-D.Hopkins (20-J.Ramsey). [WPA -8.3% · EPA -3.70]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 13:41 · HOU 8 · Score 3-0
    (13:41) 2-J.Myers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 11:21 · HOU 32 · Score 6-0
    (11:21) 2-J.Myers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 8:39 · HOU 1 · Score 12-0
    (8:39) 5-B.Bortles scrambles left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 8:32 · HOU 15 · Score 13-0
    2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  5. Houston Texans Safety (+2) — Q2 1:49 · HOU 96 · Score 13-2
    (1:49) (Punt formation) 3-B.Nortman punts 45 yards to JAX 49, Center-46-C.Tinker. 15-W.Fuller pushed ob at JAX 41 for 8 yards (30-C.Grant). PENALTY on JAX-87-N.Sterling, Offensive Holding, 4 yards, en
  6. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:53 · JAX 22 · Score 13-5
    (:53) 8-N.Novak 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  7. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 7:07 · JAX 27 · Score 13-8
    (7:07) 8-N.Novak 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 7:02 · HOU 35 · Score 19-8
    8-N.Novak kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to JAX 0. 11-M.Lee for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on JAX-11-M.Lee, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  9. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 6:50 · HOU 15 · Score 20-8
    2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  10. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 0:15 · JAX 25 · Score 20-11
    (:15) 8-N.Novak 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  11. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 7:57 · JAX 10 · Score 20-14
    (7:57) 8-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  12. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 2:54 · JAX 1 · Score 20-20
    (2:54) 26-L.Miller left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 2:51 · JAX 15 · Score 20-21
    8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. PENALTY on JAX-37-J.Cyprien, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on JAX-90-M.Jackson, Defensive Hold

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.
  • T. Savage (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Bortles (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans on 2016-12-18?

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 21-20 in Week 15, 2016.

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

Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 13, Houston Texans 5; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Houston Texans 6; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Houston Texans 10; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 20, Houston Texans 21.

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

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — B. Bortles (Q2 8:39) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Lee (Q3 7:02) Houston Texans touchdown — L. Miller (Q4 2:54) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Myers (Q2 13:41, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Myers (Q2 11:21, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q2 0:53, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q3 7:07, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q3 0:15, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q4 7:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

T. Savage (Houston Texans), 54.8% completion, +2.8% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.21 total passing EPA. B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars), 35.3% completion, -19.9% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -12.37 total passing EPA.

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

T. Savage (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.21 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-3.70 EPA): (2:41) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass incomplete short right to 10-D.Hopkins (20-J.Ramsey)..

Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Houston Texans won 21-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 2-11 Now 2-12 L

Houston Texans

Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W

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