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NFL · Week 15 · December 17, 2017 · 12 min read

Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2017 Week 15 Recap

Jaguars defeat Texans 45–7 in Week 15

B.Bortles led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 7–45 Week 15 finish.

Houston Texans 7 4–10
Final 7–45
Jacksonville Jaguars 45 10–4 Winner
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
7–45
Halftime
Houston Texans 0–31 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
T. Yates
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Bortles
Game date
December 17, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • W.Fuller V 5 REC · 44 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Blue 12 CAR · 55 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Dustin Hopkins
    Dustin Hopkins 4 REC · 80 YDS · 1 TD -0.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • B.Bortles 21/32 · 326 YDS · 3 TD +22.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Keelan Cole
    Keelan Cole 7 REC · 186 YDS · 1 TD +13.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Jaydon Mickens
    Jaydon Mickens 4 REC · 61 YDS · 2 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
Jacksonville Jaguars 45–7 Houston Texans
Halftime
Houston Texans 0–31 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Bortles
Top passer
T. Yates
Biggest EPA play
(8:07) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 84-K.Cole to HOU 1 for 73 yards (55-B.McKinney).
Game date
2017-12-17

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Houston Texans 45–7 on 2017-12-17. B. Bortles posted a game-high +22.92 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Houston Texans007007
Jacksonville Jaguars72477045

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

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 3:54TD
    TBT. Bohanon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 1
    Score
    0-6

    (3:54) 40-T.Bohanon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 3:52XP
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    0-7

    (Kick formation) 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman. PENALTY on HOU, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on HOU, Illegal Formation, declined.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 14:51TD
    Jaydon Mickens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 5
    Score
    0-13

    (14:51) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 85-J.Mickens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 14:45XP
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    0-14

    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman. PENALTY on HOU-91-C.Watkins, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  5. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 10:18TD
    Jaydon Mickens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 14
    Score
    0-20

    (10:18) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 85-J.Mickens for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 10:12XP
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    0-21

    (Kick formation) 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 0:56FG
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 20
    Score
    0-24

    (:56) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Lambo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

  8. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 0:29TD
    Keelan Cole

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 9
    Score
    0-30

    (:29) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 84-K.Cole for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Clowney]. PENALTY on HOU-90-J.Clowney, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  9. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 0:26XP
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 50
    Score
    0-31

    4-J.Lambo kicks 50 yards from 50 to end zone, Touchback.

  10. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 8:17TD
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 25
    Score
    6-31

    (8:17) (Shotgun) 2-T.Yates pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 8:12XP
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    7-31

    (Kick formation) 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  12. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 7:16TD
    TBT. Bohanon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 1
    Score
    7-37

    (7:16) 40-T.Bohanon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 7:13XP
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    7-38

    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

  14. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 10:30TD
    Charles Grant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 8
    Score
    7-44

    (10:30) 30-C.Grant up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 10:26XP
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    7-45

    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Bortles · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +22.92 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  2. 2Keelan ColeKeelan Cole · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +13.77 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
  3. 3Jaydon MickensJaydon Mickens · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
  4. 4W.Fuller V · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Bohanon · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +2.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  6. 6Charles GrantCharles Grant · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.83 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  7. 7Marcedes LewisMarcedes Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Westbrook · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.85 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

B. Bortles — JAX · Passing

B. Bortles posted the highest total EPA (+22.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.

B. Bortles's top snap (+5.01 EPA): (8:07) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 84-K.Cole to HOU 1 for 73 yards (55-B.McKinney).

Quarterback report card

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

  • T. Yates (Houston Texans) · 36 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -17.4% CPOE · -0.42 EPA/play · -15.25 total EPA
  • B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 32 dropbacks · 65.6% completion · +13.9% CPOE · +0.72 EPA/play · +22.92 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatHouston TexansJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play-0.254+0.223
Offensive success rate26.2%47.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.423+0.716
Rush EPA/play-0.009-0.083
Defensive EPA/play-0.223+0.254
Defensive success rate52.2%73.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Jacksonville Jaguars held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Houston Texans: -0.25 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.22 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 14 drives, -21.32 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, +20.05 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Bohanon (Q1 3:54)
  • Jaydon MickensJacksonville Jaguars — Jaydon Mickens (B. Bortles pass) (Q2 14:51)
  • Jaydon MickensJacksonville Jaguars — Jaydon Mickens (B. Bortles pass) (Q2 10:18)
  • Keelan ColeJacksonville Jaguars — Keelan Cole (B. Bortles pass) (Q2 0:29)
  • Dustin HopkinsHouston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (T. Yates pass) (Q3 8:17)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Bohanon (Q3 7:16)
  • Charles GrantJacksonville Jaguars — Charles Grant (Q4 10:30)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo (Q2 0:56)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q1 3:54) — (3:54) 40-T.Bohanon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 3:52).

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 24–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q2 14:51); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 14:45); Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 14 (Q2 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 85-J.Mickens for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 10:12) — (Kick formation) 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 20 (Q2 0:56) — (:56) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Lambo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 9 (Q2 0:29); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the JAX 50 (Q2 0:26) — 4-J.Lambo kicks 50 yards from 50 to end zone, Touchback..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 25 (Q3 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 2-T.Yates pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 8:12) — (Kick formation) 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q3 7:16) — (7:16) 40-T.Bohanon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 7:13) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 8 (Q4 10:30) — (10:30) 30-C.Grant up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 10:26) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Houston Texans (Q1 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 2-T.Yates sacked at HOU 25 for -8 yards (93-C.Campbell). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -2.20]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 13:45) — (13:45) (Punt formation) 9-S.Lechler punts 58 yards to JAX 18, Center-46-J.Weeks. 85-J.Mickens to JAX 18 for no gain (14-C.Thompson). PENALTY on JAX-53-B.Brown, Offensive Holding, 9 yards, enforced at [WPA +5.6% · EPA +2.04]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 5:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass incomplete deep left to 85-J.Mickens. PENALTY on HOU-30-K.Johnson, Defensive Pass Interference, 13 yards, enforced at HOU 16 - No Play. [WPA +5.2% · EPA +2.71]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 2-T.Yates sacked at HOU 29 for -10 yards (97-M.Jackson). FUMBLES (97-M.Jackson) [97-M.Jackson], recovered by HOU-68-B.Giacomini at HOU 27. 68-B.Giacomini to HOU 27 for no gain (91-Y.N [WPA -4.8% · EPA -2.28]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 1:10) — (1:10) 5-B.Bortles pass deep left to 84-K.Cole to HOU 15 for 42 yards (21-M.Gilchrist). [WPA +4.7% · EPA +2.94]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 8:07) — (8:07) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 84-K.Cole to HOU 1 for 73 yards (55-B.McKinney). [WPA -0.0% · EPA +5.01]
  • Houston Texans (Q3 9:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 2-T.Yates pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins to JAX 30 for 40 yards (20-J.Ramsey) [91-Y.Ngakoue]. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.32]
  • Houston Texans (Q3 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 2-T.Yates pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +3.68]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep left to 85-J.Mickens pushed ob at HOU 4 for 41 yards (21-M.Gilchrist). [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.45]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 3:54 · HOU 1 · Score 0-6
    (3:54) 40-T.Bohanon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 3:52 · HOU 15 · Score 0-7
    (Kick formation) 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman. PENALTY on HOU, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on HOU, Illegal Formation, declin
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 14:51 · HOU 5 · Score 0-13
    (14:51) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 85-J.Mickens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field s
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 14:45 · HOU 15 · Score 0-14
    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman. PENALTY on HOU-91-C.Watkins, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 10:18 · HOU 14 · Score 0-20
    (10:18) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 85-J.Mickens for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 10:12 · HOU 15 · Score 0-21
    (Kick formation) 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 0:56 · HOU 20 · Score 0-24
    (:56) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Lambo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 0:29 · HOU 9 · Score 0-30
    (:29) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 84-K.Cole for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Clowney]. PENALTY on HOU-90-J.Clowney, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  9. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 0:26 · JAX 50 · Score 0-31
    4-J.Lambo kicks 50 yards from 50 to end zone, Touchback.
  10. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 8:17 · JAX 25 · Score 6-31
    (8:17) (Shotgun) 2-T.Yates pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 8:12 · JAX 15 · Score 7-31
    (Kick formation) 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  12. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 7:16 · HOU 1 · Score 7-37
    (7:16) 40-T.Bohanon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 7:13 · HOU 15 · Score 7-38
    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  14. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 10:30 · HOU 8 · Score 7-44
    (10:30) 30-C.Grant up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 10:26 · HOU 15 · Score 7-45
    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • T. Yates (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • B. Bortles (JAX) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2017-12-17?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Houston Texans 45-7 in Week 15, 2017.

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

Q1: Houston Texans 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q2: Houston Texans 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 24; Q3: Houston Texans 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q4: Houston Texans 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Final: Houston Texans 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 45.

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

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Bohanon (Q1 3:54) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Mickens (B. Bortles pass) (Q2 14:51) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Mickens (B. Bortles pass) (Q2 10:18) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — K. Cole (B. Bortles pass) (Q2 0:29) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (T. Yates pass) (Q3 8:17) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Bohanon (Q3 7:16) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — C. Grant (Q4 10:30) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 0:56, 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?

T. Yates (Houston Texans), 33.3% completion, -17.4% CPOE, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -15.25 total passing EPA. B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars), 65.6% completion, +13.9% CPOE, +0.72 EPA per dropback, +22.92 total passing EPA.

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

B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.92 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+5.01 EPA): (8:07) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 84-K.Cole to HOU 1 for 73 yards (55-B.McKinney)..

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W

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