Texans 27–20 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2019

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 55.4% completion, +5.0% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.55 total passing EPA. D. Watson (Houston Texans), 59.5% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +23.90 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers?

D. Watson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.90 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-6.50 EPA): (11:19) 4-D.Watson to HOU 33 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-20-D.King at HOU 28. 20-D.King to HOU 15 for 13 yards (74-M.Scharping)..

Quick answer

Winner: Houston Texans
Final score: Houston Texans 27–20 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Houston Texans 7–17 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Desmond Watson
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (11:19) 4-D.Watson to HOU 33 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-20-D.King at HOU 28. …
Game date: 2019-09-22

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27–20 on 2019-09-22, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 17–7 halftime lead. Desmond Watson posted a game-high +23.90 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Houston Texans	0	7	14	6	0	27
Los Angeles Chargers	7	10	0	3	0	20

Scoring Map

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

HOUHouston Texans

HOU 7

LAC 3

LAC 53

+3HOU 25

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:47TD
Kyle Allen
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 7
Score
0-6
(9:47) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:41XP
TLT. Long
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
0-7
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:36FG
TLT. Long
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
0-10
(10:36) 1-T.Long 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 8:18TD
DFD. Fells
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 16
Score
6-10
(8:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson Aborted. 66-N.Martin FUMBLES at LAC 21, recovered by HOU-4-D.Watson at LAC 21. 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 87-D.Fells for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 8:11XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
7-10
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:29TD
Kyle Allen
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 12
Score
7-16
(:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:22XP
TLT. Long
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
7-17
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 7:36TD
CHC. Hyde
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 3
Score
13-17
(7:36) (Shotgun) 23-C.Hyde up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 7:31XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
14-17
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 1:25TD
Jordan Akins
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
20-17
(1:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 88-J.Akins for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 1:19XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
21-17
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 9:53TD
Jordan Akins
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 53
Score
27-17
(9:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 88-J.Akins for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:19FG
TLT. Long
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 25
Score
27-20
(7:19) 1-T.Long 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Desmond Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +23.90 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
2Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +14.81 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
3Jordan Akins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.49 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
4K. Stills · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
5D. Fells · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
6Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +4.55 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
7Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
8Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 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 (+23.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.

Desmond Watson's top snap (-6.50 EPA): (11:19) 4-D.Watson to HOU 33 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-20-D.King at HOU 28. 20-D.King to HOU 15 for 13 yards (74-M.Scharping).

Quarterback report card

Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 56 dropbacks · 55.4% completion · +5.0% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +4.55 total EPA
Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +8.2% CPOE · +0.57 EPA/play · +23.90 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Houston Texans	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.137	+0.015
Offensive success rate	44.6%	44.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.569	+0.081
Rush EPA/play	-0.686	-0.265
Defensive EPA/play	-0.015	-0.137
Defensive success rate	55.6%	55.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Houston Texans: +0.14 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.01 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Houston Texans: 11 drives, +10.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +1.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Philip Rivers pass) (Q1 9:47)
Houston Texans — D. Fells (Desmond Watson pass) (Q2 8:18)
Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 0:29)
Houston Texans — C. Hyde (Q3 7:36)
Houston Texans — Jordan Akins (Desmond Watson pass) (Q3 1:25)
Houston Texans — Jordan Akins (Desmond Watson pass) (Q4 9:53)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — T. Long (Q2 10:36)
Los Angeles Chargers — T. Long (Q4 7:19)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the HOU 7 (Q1 9:47) — (9:47) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 9:41) — 1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the HOU 15 (Q2 10:36) — (10:36) 1-T.Long 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the LAC 16 (Q2 8:18); Houston Texans added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 8:11) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the HOU 12 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 0:22) — 1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q3 7:36) — (7:36) (Shotgun) 23-C.Hyde up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 7:31) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q3 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 88-J.Akins for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 1:19) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 6–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LAC 53 (Q4 9:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 88-J.Akins for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the HOU 25 (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) 1-T.Long 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Houston Texans (Q4 9:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 88-J.Akins for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +4.89]
Houston Texans (Q1 11:19) — (11:19) 4-D.Watson to HOU 33 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-20-D.King at HOU 28. 20-D.King to HOU 15 for 13 yards (74-M.Scharping). [WPA -17.1% · EPA -6.50]
Houston Texans (Q3 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins to LAC 15 for 34 yards (23-R.Jenkins). [WPA +16.7% · EPA +3.03]
Houston Texans (Q3 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 88-J.Akins for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.2% · EPA +2.48]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 3:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at HOU 31 for -2 yards (59-W.Mercilus). FUMBLES (59-W.Mercilus) [59-W.Mercilus], RECOVERED by HOU-41-Z.Cunningham at HOU 27. 41-Z.Cunningham to HOU 27 for no gain ( [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.61]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Houston Texans (Q1 11:19) — (11:19) 4-D.Watson to HOU 33 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-20-D.King at HOU 28. 20-D.King to HOU 15 for 13 yards (74-M.Scharping). [WPA -17.1% · EPA -6.50]
Houston Texans (Q4 9:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 88-J.Akins for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +4.89]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 3:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at HOU 31 for -2 yards (59-W.Mercilus). FUMBLES (59-W.Mercilus) [59-W.Mercilus], RECOVERED by HOU-41-Z.Cunningham at HOU 27. 41-Z.Cunningham to HOU 27 for no gain ( [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.61]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 5:27) — (5:27) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 13-K.Allen to HOU 35 for 31 yards (39-T.Gipson). [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.60]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 9:47 · HOU 7 · Score 0-6
(9:47) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 9:41 · HOU 15 · Score 0-7
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 10:36 · HOU 15 · Score 0-10
(10:36) 1-T.Long 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 8:18 · LAC 16 · Score 6-10
(8:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson Aborted. 66-N.Martin FUMBLES at LAC 21, recovered by HOU-4-D.Watson at LAC 21. 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 87-D.Fells for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 8:11 · LAC 15 · Score 7-10
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:29 · HOU 12 · Score 7-16
(:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:22 · HOU 15 · Score 7-17
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 7:36 · LAC 3 · Score 13-17
(7:36) (Shotgun) 23-C.Hyde up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 7:31 · LAC 15 · Score 14-17
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 1:25 · LAC 15 · Score 20-17
(1:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 88-J.Akins for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 1:19 · LAC 15 · Score 21-17
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 9:53 · LAC 53 · Score 27-17
(9:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 88-J.Akins for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 7:19 · HOU 25 · Score 27-20
(7:19) 1-T.Long 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.

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.
Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2019-09-22?

The Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-20 in Week 3, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Houston Texans 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Houston Texans 7, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Houston Texans 14, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Houston Texans 6, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Houston Texans 27, Los Angeles Chargers 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 9:47) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Fells (D. Watson pass) (Q2 8:18) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 0:29) Houston Texans touchdown — C. Hyde (Q3 7:36) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Akins (D. Watson pass) (Q3 1:25) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Akins (D. Watson pass) (Q4 9:53) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — T. Long (Q2 10:36, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — T. Long (Q4 7:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 55.4% completion, +5.0% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.55 total passing EPA. Desmond Watson (Houston Texans), 59.5% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +23.90 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.90 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-6.50 EPA): (11:19) 4-D.Watson to HOU 33 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-20-D.King at HOU 28. 20-D.King to HOU 15 for 13 yards (74-M.Scharping)..

Was Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Houston Texans won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

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