Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 29–22 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 16–9 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dustin Hopkins
- Top passer
- Sam Darnold
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:01) (Shotgun) 25-E.McGuire up the middle to NYJ 42 for -3 yards (99-J.Watt). FUMBLES (9…
- Game date
- 2018-12-15
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the New York Jets 29–22 on 2018-12-15. Dustin Hopkins posted a game-high +15.85 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 3 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 29 |
 New York Jets | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 22 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans
(9:27) 7-K.Fairbairn 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
(2:04) 2-J.Myers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(12:54) 7-K.Fairbairn 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
(8:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
(4:39) 7-K.Fairbairn 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
(:35) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 11-R.Anderson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(8:44) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 19-A.Roberts for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(12:37) 7-K.Fairbairn 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
(5:09) 70-D.Dozier reported in as eligible. 25-E.McGuire up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU-55-B.McKinney, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(2:20) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
(:57) 7-K.Fairbairn 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 9:27FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 22
- Score
- 3-0
(9:27) 7-K.Fairbairn 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 2:04FG Josh MyersPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 8
- Score
- 3-3
(2:04) 2-J.Myers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 12:54FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 14
- Score
- 6-3
(12:54) 7-K.Fairbairn 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 8:22TD Dustin HopkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 45
- Score
- 12-3
(8:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 8:14XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 13-3
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 4:39FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 35
- Score
- 16-3
(4:39) 7-K.Fairbairn 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:35TD Points+6
- Yard line
- HOU 5
- Score
- 16-9
(:35) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 11-R.Anderson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 8:44TD ARA. RobertsPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 13
- Score
- 16-15
(8:44) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 19-A.Roberts for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 12:37FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 31
- Score
- 19-15
(12:37) 7-K.Fairbairn 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 5:09TD EME. McGuirePoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 19-21
(5:09) 70-D.Dozier reported in as eligible. 25-E.McGuire up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU-55-B.McKinney, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 5:00XP Josh MyersPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 19-22
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 2:20TD Dustin HopkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 14
- Score
- 25-22
(2:20) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 2:15XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 26-22
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 0:57FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 22
- Score
- 29-22
(:57) 7-K.Fairbairn 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +15.85 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 2
Sam Darnold · New York Jets · Passing · +11.04 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 3
Desmond Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +7.91 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 4Ryder Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +7.79 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 5C. Herndon · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 6
DeWayne Carter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play - 7R. Matthews · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
- 8T. Cannon · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.16 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
Dustin Hopkins — HOU · Receiving
Dustin Hopkins posted the highest total EPA (+15.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.44 EPA per play.
Dustin Hopkins's top snap (+4.51 EPA): (8:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.83 EPA): E. McGuire — (9:01) (Shotgun) 25-E.McGuire up the middle to NYJ 42 for -3 yards (99-J.Watt). FUMBLES (99-J.Watt), RECOVERED by HOU-97-A.Blackson at NYJ 46. 97-A.Blackson to NYJ 46 for no gain (67-B.Winters).
Quarterback report card
Sam Darnold led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Sam Darnold (New York Jets) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · +8.2% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +11.04 total EPA
- Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +23.7% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.088 | -0.060 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.9% | 38.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.214 | +0.235 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.277 | -0.500 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.060 | -0.088 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.5% | 57.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.09 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 12 drives, +6.17 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, -5.75 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (Desmond Watson pass)
- New York Jets — Ryder Anderson (Sam Darnold pass)
- New York Jets — A. Roberts (Sam Darnold pass)
- New York Jets — E. McGuire
- Houston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (Desmond Watson pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
- New York Jets — Josh Myers
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 22 (Q1 9:27) — (9:27) 7-K.Fairbairn 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the HOU 8 (Q1 2:04) — (2:04) 2-J.Myers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 13–6. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 14 (Q2 12:54) — (12:54) 7-K.Fairbairn 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the NYJ 45 (Q2 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 8:14) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 35 (Q2 4:39) — (4:39) 7-K.Fairbairn 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; New York Jets found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q2 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 11-R.Anderson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the HOU 13 (Q3 8:44) — (8:44) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 19-A.Roberts for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 13–7. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 31 (Q4 12:37) — (12:37) 7-K.Fairbairn 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; New York Jets found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q4 5:09); New York Jets added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 5:00) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the NYJ 14 (Q4 2:20) — (2:20) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 2:15) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 22 (Q4 0:57) — (:57) 7-K.Fairbairn 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q4 9:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 89-C.Herndon to HOU 34 for 25 yards (51-D.Cole). HOU-51-D.Cole was injured during the play.
- Houston Texans (Q4 2:20) — (2:20) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 8:44) — (8:44) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 19-A.Roberts for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q4 13:18) — (13:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked at NYJ 31 for -14 yards (33-J.Adams).
- New York Jets (Q2 9:01) — (9:01) (Shotgun) 25-E.McGuire up the middle to NYJ 42 for -3 yards (99-J.Watt). FUMBLES (99-J.Watt), RECOVERED by HOU-97-A.Blackson at NYJ 46. 97-A.Blackson to NYJ 46 for no gain (67-B.Winters).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q2 9:01) — (9:01) (Shotgun) 25-E.McGuire up the middle to NYJ 42 for -3 yards (99-J.Watt). FUMBLES (99-J.Watt), RECOVERED by HOU-97-A.Blackson at NYJ 46. 97-A.Blackson to NYJ 46 for no gain (67-B.Winters).
- Houston Texans (Q2 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q3 0:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 14-D.Carter to NYJ 37 for 50 yards (33-J.Adams).
- New York Jets (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to 11-R.Anderson (22-A.Colvin).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 9:27 · NYJ 22 · Score 3-0
(9:27) 7-K.Fairbairn 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 2:04 · HOU 8 · Score 3-3
(2:04) 2-J.Myers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 12:54 · NYJ 14 · Score 6-3
(12:54) 7-K.Fairbairn 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 8:22 · NYJ 45 · Score 12-3
(8:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 8:14 · NYJ 15 · Score 13-3
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 4:39 · NYJ 35 · Score 16-3
(4:39) 7-K.Fairbairn 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 0:35 · HOU 5 · Score 16-9
(:35) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 11-R.Anderson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 8:44 · HOU 13 · Score 16-15
(8:44) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 19-A.Roberts for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 12:37 · NYJ 31 · Score 19-15
(12:37) 7-K.Fairbairn 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 5:09 · HOU 2 · Score 19-21
(5:09) 70-D.Dozier reported in as eligible. 25-E.McGuire up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU-55-B.McKinney, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 5:00 · HOU 15 · Score 19-22
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 2:20 · NYJ 14 · Score 25-22
(2:20) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 2:15 · NYJ 15 · Score 26-22
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 0:57 · NYJ 22 · Score 29-22
(:57) 7-K.Fairbairn 40 yard field goal 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Dustin Hopkins (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Sam Darnold (NYJ) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs New York Jets on 2018-12-15?
The Houston Texans beat the New York Jets 29-22 in Week 15, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
Q1: Houston Texans 3, New York Jets 3; Q2: Houston Texans 13, New York Jets 6; Q3: Houston Texans 0, New York Jets 6; Q4: Houston Texans 13, New York Jets 7; Final: Houston Texans 29, New York Jets 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (D. Watson pass) (Q2 8:22) New York Jets touchdown — R. Anderson (S. Darnold pass) (Q2 0:35) New York Jets touchdown — A. Roberts (S. Darnold pass) (Q3 8:44) New York Jets touchdown — E. McGuire (Q4 5:09) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (D. Watson pass) (Q4 2:20) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q1 9:27, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Myers (Q1 2:04, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 12:54, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 4:39, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 12:37, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 0:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
Sam Darnold (New York Jets), 51.1% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +11.04 total passing EPA. Desmond Watson (Houston Texans), 59.5% completion, +23.7% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +7.91 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
Dustin Hopkins (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.85 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+4.51 EPA): (8:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Houston Texans vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Houston Texans won 29-22 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W
New York Jets
Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L
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