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NFL · Week 12 · November 26, 2018 · 12 min read

Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans: 2018 Week 12 Recap

Texans defeat Titans 34–17 in Week 12

Carlton Davis III led Fantasy Impact as Texans prevailed in a 17–34 Week 12 finish.

Tennessee Titans 17 5–6
Final 17–34
Houston Texans 34 8–3 Winner
Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
17–34
Halftime
Tennessee Titans 10–24 Houston Texans
Top passer
Marcus Mariota
FantasyHQ MVP
Carlton Davis III
Game date
November 26, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • Carlton Davis III
    Carlton Davis III 4 REC · 96 YDS · 1 TD +9.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Marcus Mariota
    Marcus Mariota 22/36 · 293 YDS · 2 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Jonnu Smith
    Jonnu Smith 2 REC · 63 YDS · 1 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Desmond Watson
    Desmond Watson 19/34 · 235 YDS · 2 TD +8.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Dustin Hopkins
    Dustin Hopkins 5 REC · 74 YDS +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Miller 14 CAR · 162 YDS · 1 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
Houston Texans 34–17 Tennessee Titans
Halftime
Tennessee Titans 10–24 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Carlton Davis III
Top passer
Marcus Mariota
Biggest EPA play
(9:36) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2018-11-26

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 34–17 on 2018-11-26. Carlton Davis III posted a game-high +9.01 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Tennessee Titans10070017
Houston Texans71737034

Scoring Map

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

TENTennessee Titans
HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 11:50FG
    RSR. Succop

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 13
    Score
    3-0

    (11:50) 4-R.Succop 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.

  2. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 9:31TD
    Jonnu Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 61
    Score
    9-0

    (9:31) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 81-J.Smith for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 9:21XP
    RSR. Succop

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    10-0

    4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.

  4. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 5:28TD
    Desmond Watson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 12
    Score
    10-6

    (5:28) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 87-De.Thomas for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 5:21XP
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 15
    Score
    10-7

    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.

  6. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 15:00TD
    Desmond Watson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 15
    Score
    10-13

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 14:53XP
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 15
    Score
    10-14

    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.

  8. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 9:36TD
    LML. Miller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 97
    Score
    10-20

    (9:36) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 9:22XP
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 15
    Score
    10-21

    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.

  10. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 0:01FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 25
    Score
    10-24

    (:01) 7-K.Fairbairn 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.

  11. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 8:58FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 29
    Score
    10-27

    (8:58) 7-K.Fairbairn 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.

  12. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 0:22TD
    Carlton Davis III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 48
    Score
    16-27

    (:22) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 0:13XP
    RSR. Succop

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    17-27

    4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.

  14. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 8:20TD
    Desmond Watson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 10
    Score
    17-33

    (8:20) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 87-De.Thomas for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 8:15XP
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 15
    Score
    17-34

    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Carlton Davis IIICarlton Davis III · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +9.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.25 EPA/play
  2. 2Desmond WatsonDesmond Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +8.53 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  3. 3Marcus MariotaMarcus Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +7.72 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  4. 4Dustin HopkinsDustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
  5. 5L. Miller · Houston Texans · Rushing · +6.24 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  6. 6De. Thomas · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.75 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  7. 7Jonnu SmithJonnu Smith · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.29 EPA/play
  8. 8Carlton Davis IIICarlton Davis III · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +3.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.08 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Carlton Davis III

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Carlton Davis III — TEN · Receiving

Carlton Davis III posted the highest total EPA (+9.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.25 EPA per play.

Carlton Davis III's top snap (+5.65 EPA): (:22) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+7.12 EPA): L. Miller — (9:36) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Marcus Mariota led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Marcus MariotaMarcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +19.5% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.72 total EPA
  • Desmond WatsonDesmond Watson (Houston Texans) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +12.4% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +8.53 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatTennessee TitansHouston Texans
Offensive EPA/play-0.031+0.186
Offensive success rate40.5%47.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.214+0.251
Rush EPA/play-0.337+0.192
Defensive EPA/play-0.186+0.031
Defensive success rate52.4%59.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Tennessee Titans: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: +0.19 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 12 drives, +15.23 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -2.30 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jonnu SmithTennessee Titans — Jonnu Smith (Marcus Mariota pass) (Q1 9:31)
  • Desmond WatsonHouston Texans — Desmond Watson (Q1 5:28)
  • Desmond WatsonHouston Texans — Desmond Watson (Q2 15:00)
  • Houston Texans — L. Miller (Q2 9:36)
  • Carlton Davis IIITennessee Titans — Carlton Davis III (Marcus Mariota pass) (Q3 0:22)
  • Desmond WatsonHouston Texans — Desmond Watson (Q4 8:20)

Field goals

  • Tennessee Titans — R. Succop (Q1 11:50)
  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 0:01)
  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q3 8:58)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–7. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the HOU 13 (Q1 11:50) — (11:50) 4-R.Succop 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 61 (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 81-J.Smith for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 9:21) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 12 (Q1 5:28) — (5:28) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 87-De.Thomas for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 5:21) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel..

The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 17–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 15 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 14:53) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 97 (Q2 9:36) — (9:36) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 9:22) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 25 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 7-K.Fairbairn 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 29 (Q3 8:58) — (8:58) 7-K.Fairbairn 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 48 (Q3 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 0:13) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 10 (Q4 8:20) — (8:20) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 87-De.Thomas for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 8:15) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) 88-L.Stocker up the middle to HOU 3 for no gain (41-Z.Cunningham; 55-B.McKinney). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.03]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 81-J.Smith for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.1% · EPA +5.07]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 9:36) — (9:36) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +7.12]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass incomplete deep left to 84-C.Davis. PENALTY on HOU-20-J.Reid, Defensive Pass Interference, 33 yards, enforced at TEN 46 - No Play. [WPA +9.8% · EPA +2.31]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 22-D.Henry. 84-C.Davis left end to HOU 34 for 39 yards (20-J.Reid). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +3.08]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Houston Texans (Q2 9:36) — (9:36) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +7.12]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q3 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.9% · EPA +5.65]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 81-J.Smith for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.1% · EPA +5.07]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) 88-L.Stocker up the middle to HOU 3 for no gain (41-Z.Cunningham; 55-B.McKinney). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.03]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 11:50 · HOU 13 · Score 3-0
    (11:50) 4-R.Succop 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  2. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 9:31 · HOU 61 · Score 9-0
    (9:31) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 81-J.Smith for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 9:21 · HOU 15 · Score 10-0
    4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  4. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 5:28 · TEN 12 · Score 10-6
    (5:28) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 87-De.Thomas for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 5:21 · TEN 15 · Score 10-7
    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
  6. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · TEN 15 · Score 10-13
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 14:53 · TEN 15 · Score 10-14
    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
  8. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 9:36 · TEN 97 · Score 10-20
    (9:36) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 9:22 · TEN 15 · Score 10-21
    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
  10. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · TEN 25 · Score 10-24
    (:01) 7-K.Fairbairn 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
  11. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 8:58 · TEN 29 · Score 10-27
    (8:58) 7-K.Fairbairn 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
  12. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 0:22 · HOU 48 · Score 16-27
    (:22) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 0:13 · HOU 15 · Score 17-27
    4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  14. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 8:20 · TEN 10 · Score 17-33
    (8:20) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 87-De.Thomas for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 8:15 · TEN 15 · Score 17-34
    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.

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.
  • Carlton Davis III (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Marcus Mariota (TEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Desmond Watson (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans on 2018-11-26?

The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 34-17 in Week 12, 2018.

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

Q1: Tennessee Titans 10, Houston Texans 7; Q2: Tennessee Titans 0, Houston Texans 17; Q3: Tennessee Titans 7, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Houston Texans 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 17, Houston Texans 34.

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

Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Smith (M. Mariota pass) (Q1 9:31) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Watson (Q1 5:28) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Watson (Q2 15:00) Houston Texans touchdown — L. Miller (Q2 9:36) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Davis (M. Mariota pass) (Q3 0:22) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Watson (Q4 8:20) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q1 11:50, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 8:58, 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?

Marcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans), 61.1% completion, +19.5% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +7.72 total passing EPA. Desmond Watson (Houston Texans), 55.9% completion, +12.4% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +8.53 total passing EPA.

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

Carlton Davis III (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.01 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+5.65 EPA): (:22) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Tennessee Titans

Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L

Houston Texans

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W

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