Titans 14–57 Texans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2017

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?

D. Watson (Houston Texans), 62.5% completion, +11.5% CPOE, +0.67 EPA per dropback, +26.87 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Tennessee Titans), 33.3% completion, -20.7% CPOE, -1.87 EPA per dropback, -22.40 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?

D. Watson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +26.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.81 EPA): (1:31) 4-D.Watson pass incomplete deep right to 15-W.Fuller V.PENALTY on TEN-25-A.Jackson, Defensive Pass Interference, 45 yards, enforced at TEN 46 - No Play..

Quick answer

Winner: Houston Texans
Final score: Houston Texans 57–14 Tennessee Titans
Halftime: Tennessee Titans 14–30 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Desmond Watson
Top passer: Desmond Watson
Biggest EPA play: (8:39) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle intended for 82-D.Walker INTERCEPTED by 51-…
Game date: 2017-10-01

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 57–14 on 2017-10-01. Desmond Watson posted a game-high +26.87 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 30 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tennessee Titans	0	14	0	0	0	14
Houston Texans	14	16	7	20	0	57

Scoring Map

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

TENTennessee Titans

HOU 34

+1HOU 15

+3TEN 32

HOU 2

+1HOU 15

+3TEN 22

HOU 75

HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

20 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

HOUHouston Texans
Q1 12:17TD
LML. Miller
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 2
Score
0-6
(12:17) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 12:13XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
0-7
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 5:14TD
Dustin Hopkins
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 8
Score
0-13
(5:14) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 5:09XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
0-14
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 15:00TD
WFW. Fuller
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 16
Score
0-20
(15:00) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 15-W.Fuller V for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 14:54XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
0-21
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 11:51TD
Marcus Mariota
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 34
Score
6-21
(11:51) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 11:44XP
RSR. Succop
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
7-21
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 6:06FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 32
Score
7-24
(6:06) 7-K.Fairbairn 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 2:00TD
Marcus Mariota
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
13-24
(2:00) 8-M.Mariota right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 1:50XP
RSR. Succop
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
14-24
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 1:23TD
Desmond Watson
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 1
Score
14-30
(1:23) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 6:58TD
WFW. Fuller
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 10
Score
14-36
(6:58) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 15-W.Fuller V for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 6:51XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
14-37
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 11:25TD
LML. Miller
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 8
Score
14-43
(11:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 26-L.Miller for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 11:19XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
14-44
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 8:44FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 22
Score
14-47
(8:44) 7-K.Fairbairn 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 8:39TD
Dylan Cole
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 75
Score
14-53
(8:39) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle intended for 82-D.Walker INTERCEPTED by 51-D.Cole at TEN 25. 51-D.Cole for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 8:31XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
14-54
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 3:39FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
14-57
(3:39) 7-K.Fairbairn 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Desmond Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +26.87 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
2Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +8.50 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
3L. Miller · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
4Marcus Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +4.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
5W.Fuller V · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
6Spencer Anderson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
7B. Ellington · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
8L. Miller · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.32 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.07 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

Desmond Watson — HOU · Passing

Desmond Watson posted the highest total EPA (+26.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.

Desmond Watson's top snap (+3.81 EPA): (1:31) 4-D.Watson pass incomplete deep right to 15-W.Fuller V.PENALTY on TEN-25-A.Jackson, Defensive Pass Interference, 45 yards, enforced at TEN 46 - No Play.

Biggest single play (-8.18 EPA): M. Cassel — (8:39) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle intended for 82-D.Walker INTERCEPTED by 51-D.Cole at TEN 25. 51-D.Cole for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +11.5% CPOE · +0.67 EPA/play · +26.87 total EPA
M. Cassel (Tennessee Titans) · 12 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -20.7% CPOE · -1.87 EPA/play · -22.40 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tennessee Titans	Houston Texans
Offensive EPA/play	-0.385	+0.259
Offensive success rate	36.7%	52.4%
Pass EPA/play	-1.069	+0.618
Rush EPA/play	+0.066	-0.034
Defensive EPA/play	-0.259	+0.385
Defensive success rate	47.6%	63.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs -0.39), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tennessee Titans: -0.39 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Houston Texans: +0.26 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Houston Texans: 13 drives, +26.68 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, -23.07 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Houston Texans — L. Miller (Q1 12:17)
Houston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (Desmond Watson pass) (Q1 5:14)
Houston Texans — W. Fuller (Desmond Watson pass) (Q2 15:00)
Tennessee Titans — Marcus Mariota (Q2 11:51)
Tennessee Titans — Marcus Mariota (Q2 2:00)
Houston Texans — Desmond Watson (Q2 1:23)
Houston Texans — W. Fuller (Desmond Watson pass) (Q3 6:58)
Houston Texans — L. Miller (Desmond Watson pass) (Q4 11:25)
Houston Texans — Dylan Cole (Q4 8:39)

Field goals

Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 6:06)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q4 8:44)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q4 3:39)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q1 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 12:13) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 8 (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 5:09) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 16–14. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 16 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 15-W.Fuller V for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 14:54) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 34 (Q2 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 11:44) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 32 (Q2 6:06) — (6:06) 7-K.Fairbairn 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 8-M.Mariota right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 1:50) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q2 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 10 (Q3 6:58) — (6:58) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 15-W.Fuller V for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 6:51) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 20–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 8 (Q4 11:25) — (11:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 26-L.Miller for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 11:19) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 22 (Q4 8:44) — (8:44) 7-K.Fairbairn 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 75 (Q4 8:39); Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 8:31) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 15 (Q4 3:39) — (3:39) 7-K.Fairbairn 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tennessee Titans (Q1 14:10) — (14:10) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left intended for 82-D.Walker INTERCEPTED by 29-A.Hal at TEN 46. 29-A.Hal to TEN 43 for 3 yards (13-T.Taylor). [WPA -5.8% · EPA -2.99]
Houston Texans (Q1 13:27) — (13:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 12-B.Ellington to TEN 5 for 35 yards (26-L.Ryan). [WPA +5.4% · EPA +2.61]
Houston Texans (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins to HOU 46 for 9 yards (25-A.Jackson). [WPA +3.7% · EPA +1.82]
Houston Texans (Q1 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 84-R.Griffin to TEN 43 for 6 yards (55-J.Brown). [WPA +3.5% · EPA +1.35]
Houston Texans (Q1 6:19) — (6:19) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 26-L.Miller pushed ob at TEN 9 for 32 yards (35-C.Riley). [WPA +3.4% · EPA +2.29]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tennessee Titans (Q4 8:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle intended for 82-D.Walker INTERCEPTED by 51-D.Cole at TEN 25. 51-D.Cole for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA -8.18]
Tennessee Titans (Q4 6:03) — (6:03) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel sacked at TEN 15 for -7 yards (90-J.Clowney). FUMBLES (90-J.Clowney) [90-J.Clowney], RECOVERED by HOU-92-B.Dunn at TEN 15. 92-B.Dunn to TEN 15 for no gain (16-M.Cassel). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -5.59]
Tennessee Titans (Q4 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass deep left intended for 18-R.Matthews INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Gilchrist at HOU 41. 21-M.Gilchrist to TEN 42 for 17 yards (82-D.Walker). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -4.84]
Tennessee Titans (Q2 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.3% · EPA +3.82]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 12:17 · TEN 2 · Score 0-6
(12:17) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 12:13 · TEN 15 · Score 0-7
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 5:14 · TEN 8 · Score 0-13
(5:14) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 5:09 · TEN 15 · Score 0-14
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · TEN 16 · Score 0-20
(15:00) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 15-W.Fuller V for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 14:54 · TEN 15 · Score 0-21
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 11:51 · HOU 34 · Score 6-21
(11:51) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 11:44 · HOU 15 · Score 7-21
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 6:06 · TEN 32 · Score 7-24
(6:06) 7-K.Fairbairn 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · HOU 2 · Score 13-24
(2:00) 8-M.Mariota right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 1:50 · HOU 15 · Score 14-24
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 1:23 · TEN 1 · Score 14-30
(1:23) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 6:58 · TEN 10 · Score 14-36
(6:58) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 15-W.Fuller V for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 6:51 · TEN 15 · Score 14-37
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 11:25 · TEN 8 · Score 14-43
(11:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 26-L.Miller for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 11:19 · TEN 15 · Score 14-44
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 8:44 · TEN 22 · Score 14-47
(8:44) 7-K.Fairbairn 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 8:39 · HOU 75 · Score 14-53
(8:39) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle intended for 82-D.Walker INTERCEPTED by 51-D.Cole at TEN 25. 51-D.Cole for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 8:31 · TEN 15 · Score 14-54
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 3:39 · TEN 15 · Score 14-57
(3:39) 7-K.Fairbairn 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

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.
Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Desmond Watson (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
M. Cassel (TEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans on 2017-10-01?

The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 57-14 in Week 4, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?

Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Houston Texans 14; Q2: Tennessee Titans 14, Houston Texans 16; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Houston Texans 7; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Houston Texans 20; Final: Tennessee Titans 14, Houston Texans 57.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?

Houston Texans touchdown — L. Miller (Q1 12:17) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (D. Watson pass) (Q1 5:14) Houston Texans touchdown — W. Fuller (D. Watson pass) (Q2 15:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — M. Mariota (Q2 11:51) Tennessee Titans touchdown — M. Mariota (Q2 2:00) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Watson (Q2 1:23) Houston Texans touchdown — W. Fuller (D. Watson pass) (Q3 6:58) Houston Texans touchdown — L. Miller (D. Watson pass) (Q4 11:25) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Cole (Q4 8:39) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 6:06, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 8:44, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 3:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?

Desmond Watson (Houston Texans), 62.5% completion, +11.5% CPOE, +0.67 EPA per dropback, +26.87 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Tennessee Titans), 33.3% completion, -20.7% CPOE, -1.87 EPA per dropback, -22.40 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?

Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +26.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.81 EPA): (1:31) 4-D.Watson pass incomplete deep right to 15-W.Fuller V.PENALTY on TEN-25-A.Jackson, Defensive Pass Interference, 45 yards, enforced at TEN 46 - No Play..

Season records after this game

Tennessee Titans

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

Houston Texans

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

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