Bills 19–22 Texans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2019

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans?

J. Allen (Buffalo Bills), 46.2% completion, -9.2% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.84 total passing EPA. D. Watson (Houston Texans), 50.0% completion, +13.9% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.57 total passing EPA.

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

D. Singletary (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.01 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.55 EPA): (4:37) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 26-D.Singletary pushed ob at HOU 37 for 38 yards (27-M.Adams)..

Quick answer

Winner: Houston Texans
Final score: Houston Texans 22–19 Buffalo Bills
Halftime: Buffalo Bills 13–0 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Devin Singletary
Top passer: Jonathan Allen
Biggest EPA play: (10:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins to HOU 37 for 5 yards (27-T.W…
Game date: 2020-01-04

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Buffalo Bills 22–19 on 2020-01-04, overcoming Buffalo Bills's 13–0 halftime lead. Devin Singletary posted a game-high +5.01 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Buffalo Bills	7	6	3	3	0	19
Houston Texans	0	0	8	11	3	22

Scoring Map

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

BUFBuffalo Bills

HOU 16

+1HOU 15

BUF 20

+3BUF 23

+3HOU 29

+3BUF 10

HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 11:51TD
Jonathan Allen
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 16
Score
6-0
(11:51) (Shotgun) 15-J.Brown pass short left to 17-J.Allen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 11:41XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
7-0
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:52FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 22
Score
10-0
(10:52) 4-S.Hauschka 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:09FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 22
Score
13-0
(:09) 4-S.Hauschka 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 6:08FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 20
Score
16-0
(6:08) 4-S.Hauschka 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 1:41TD
Desmond Watson
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 20
Score
16-6
(1:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 1:33Safety
Desmond Watson
Points+2
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
16-8
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Watson rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 11:00FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 23
Score
16-11
(11:00) 7-K.Fairbairn 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 4:42TD
CHC. Hyde
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 5
Score
16-17
(4:42) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 23-C.Hyde for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 4:37Safety
Desmond Watson
Points+2
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
16-19
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Watson pass to 10-D.Hopkins is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:10FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 29
Score
19-19
(:10) 4-S.Hauschka 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
HOUHouston Texans
OT 3:23FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 10
Score
19-22
(3:23) 7-K.Fairbairn 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Devin Singletary · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
2K. Stills · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
3Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +4.33 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
4D. Fells · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
5Dyontae Johnson · Houston Texans · Rushing · +3.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
6Ji'Ayir Brown · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +2.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.36 EPA/play
7Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.36 EPA/play
8Dawson Knox · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 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

Devin Singletary — BUF · Receiving

Devin Singletary posted the highest total EPA (+5.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.

Devin Singletary's top snap (+2.55 EPA): (4:37) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 26-D.Singletary pushed ob at HOU 37 for 38 yards (27-M.Adams).

Biggest single play (-4.90 EPA): Desmond Watson — (10:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins to HOU 37 for 5 yards (27-T.White; 23-M.Hyde). FUMBLES (27-T.White), RECOVERED by BUF-49-T.Edmunds at HOU 38. Penalty on HOU-66-N.Martin, U

Quarterback report card

Jonathan Allen led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 52 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -9.2% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.84 total EPA
Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +13.9% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.57 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Buffalo Bills	Houston Texans
Offensive EPA/play	-0.040	-0.051
Offensive success rate	39.6%	37.6%
Pass EPA/play	-0.047	-0.014
Rush EPA/play	+0.016	-0.086
Defensive EPA/play	+0.051	+0.040
Defensive success rate	62.4%	60.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills -0.04, Houston Texans -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Buffalo Bills: -0.04 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Houston Texans: -0.05 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, -4.00 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Houston Texans: 13 drives, -4.33 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Buffalo Bills — Jonathan Allen (Ji'Ayir Brown pass) (Q1 11:51)
Houston Texans — Desmond Watson (Q3 1:41)
Houston Texans — C. Hyde (Desmond Watson pass) (Q4 4:42)

Field goals

Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka (Q2 10:52)
Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka (Q2 0:09)
Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka (Q3 6:08)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q4 11:00)
Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka (Q4 0:10)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (OT 3:23)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the HOU 16 (Q1 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 15-J.Brown pass short left to 17-J.Allen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 11:41) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 6–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the HOU 22 (Q2 10:52) — (10:52) 4-S.Hauschka 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the HOU 22 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 4-S.Hauschka 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 8–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the HOU 20 (Q3 6:08) — (6:08) 4-S.Hauschka 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the BUF 20 (Q3 1:41); Houston Texans registered a safety from the BUF 2 (Q3 1:33) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Watson rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 11–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the BUF 23 (Q4 11:00) — (11:00) 7-K.Fairbairn 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q4 4:42) — (4:42) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 23-C.Hyde for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans registered a safety from the BUF 2 (Q4 4:37) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Watson pass to 10-D.Hopkins is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the HOU 29 (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 4-S.Hauschka 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..

Overtime: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the BUF 10 (OT 3:23) — (3:23) 7-K.Fairbairn 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Houston Texans (OT 4:16) — (4:16) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 34-T.Jones to BUF 10 for 34 yards (29-K.Johnson) [97-J.Phillips]. [WPA +37.5% · EPA +0.48]
Buffalo Bills (OT 12:36) — (12:36) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 88-D.Knox ran ob at BUF 42 for 14 yards (22-G.Conley). [WPA +25.1% · EPA +2.69]
Houston Texans (OT 6:56) — (6:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 25-D.Johnson to HOU 37 for 18 yards (49-T.Edmunds; 33-S.Neal). The Replay Official reviewed the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling [WPA +22.6% · EPA +2.55]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 4-S.Hauschka 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. [WPA +21.8% · EPA +0.70]
Houston Texans (Q4 1:21) — (1:21) 4-D.Watson up the middle to BUF 30 for no gain (98-S.Lotulelei). [WPA -21.5% · EPA -2.00]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Houston Texans (Q3 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins to HOU 37 for 5 yards (27-T.White; 23-M.Hyde). FUMBLES (27-T.White), RECOVERED by BUF-49-T.Edmunds at HOU 38. Penalty on HOU-66-N.Martin, U [WPA -6.0% · EPA -4.90]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen sacked at BUF 43 for -4 yards (59-W.Mercilus). FUMBLES (59-W.Mercilus) [59-W.Mercilus], RECOVERED by HOU-54-J.Martin at 50. 54-J.Martin to 50 for no gain (67-Q.Spain). [WPA -7.5% · EPA -3.87]
Buffalo Bills (Q1 13:12) — (13:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right end to HOU 20 for 42 yards (37-J.Addae). [WPA +12.4% · EPA +3.54]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen sacked at BUF 39 for -19 yards (54-J.Martin). [WPA -21.0% · EPA -3.42]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 11:51 · HOU 16 · Score 6-0
(11:51) (Shotgun) 15-J.Brown pass short left to 17-J.Allen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 11:41 · HOU 15 · Score 7-0
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 10:52 · HOU 22 · Score 10-0
(10:52) 4-S.Hauschka 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · HOU 22 · Score 13-0
(:09) 4-S.Hauschka 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 6:08 · HOU 20 · Score 16-0
(6:08) 4-S.Hauschka 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 1:41 · BUF 20 · Score 16-6
(1:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Houston Texans Safety (+2) — Q3 1:33 · BUF 2 · Score 16-8
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Watson rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 11:00 · BUF 23 · Score 16-11
(11:00) 7-K.Fairbairn 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 4:42 · BUF 5 · Score 16-17
(4:42) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 23-C.Hyde for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans Safety (+2) — Q4 4:37 · BUF 2 · Score 16-19
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Watson pass to 10-D.Hopkins is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 0:10 · HOU 29 · Score 19-19
(:10) 4-S.Hauschka 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — OT 3:23 · BUF 10 · Score 19-22
(3:23) 7-K.Fairbairn 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.

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.
Devin Singletary (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans on 2020-01-04?

The Houston Texans beat the Buffalo Bills 22-19 in Week 18, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans?

Q1: Buffalo Bills 7, Houston Texans 0; Q2: Buffalo Bills 6, Houston Texans 0; Q3: Buffalo Bills 3, Houston Texans 8; Q4: Buffalo Bills 3, Houston Texans 11; Q5: Buffalo Bills 0, Houston Texans 3; Final: Buffalo Bills 19, Houston Texans 22.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Allen (J. Brown pass) (Q1 11:51) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Watson (Q3 1:41) Houston Texans touchdown — C. Hyde (D. Watson pass) (Q4 4:42) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 10:52, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 6:08, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 11:00, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 0:10, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (OT 3:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans?

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 46.2% completion, -9.2% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.84 total passing EPA. Desmond Watson (Houston Texans), 50.0% completion, +13.9% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.57 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans?

Devin Singletary (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.01 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.55 EPA): (4:37) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 26-D.Singletary pushed ob at HOU 37 for 38 yards (27-M.Adams)..

Was Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Houston Texans won 22-19 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L

Houston Texans

Entered 10-6 Now 11-6 W

Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans: 2019 Week 18 Recap

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