Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 27–24 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 14–10 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Derek Carr
- Top passer
- Desmond Watson
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2019-10-27
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Las Vegas Raiders 27–24 on 2019-10-27, overcoming Las Vegas Raiders's 14–10 halftime lead. Derek Carr posted a game-high +13.74 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
 Houston Texans | 7 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
(3:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(1:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 25-D.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
(9:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(1:07) 7-K.Fairbairn 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
(10:33) 7-K.Fairbairn 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
(8:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-T.Williams for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 87-D.Fells for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
(10:52) 8-D.Carlson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(6:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 87-D.Fells for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-M.Crosby]. HOU-4-D.Watson was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 3:51TD Hunter RenfrowPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 65
- Score
- 6-0
(3:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 3:40XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 7-0
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 1:44TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 12
- Score
- 7-6
(1:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 25-D.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 1:39XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 7-7
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 9:43TD Darren WallerPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 8
- Score
- 13-7
(9:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 9:36XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 14-7
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 1:07FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 14-10
(1:07) 7-K.Fairbairn 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 10:33FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 22
- Score
- 14-13
(10:33) 7-K.Fairbairn 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 8:02TD Tyleik WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 46
- Score
- 20-13
(8:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-T.Williams for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 7:53XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 21-13
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 15:00TD DFD. FellsPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 4
- Score
- 21-19
(15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 87-D.Fells for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 14:56XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 21-20
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 10:52FG Daniel CarlsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 25
- Score
- 24-20
(10:52) 8-D.Carlson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 6:34TD DFD. FellsPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 9
- Score
- 24-26
(6:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 87-D.Fells for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-M.Crosby]. HOU-4-D.Watson was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 6:26XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 24-27
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +13.74 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 2
Desmond Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +13.66 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 3
Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.83 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 4Hunter Renfrow · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
- 5Tyleik Williams · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.99 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 6D. Fells · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 7Dyontae Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 8
Zay Jones · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.72 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
Derek Carr — LV · Passing
Derek Carr posted the highest total EPA (+13.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
Derek Carr's top snap (+6.62 EPA): (3:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow for 65 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) · 49 dropbacks · 55.1% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +13.66 total EPA
- Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · -7.6% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +13.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.139 | +0.113 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.1% | 50.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.443 | +0.279 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.161 | +0.007 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.113 | -0.139 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.5% | 56.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders +0.14, Houston Texans +0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.14 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: +0.11 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 11 drives, +11.18 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, +10.03 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — Hunter Renfrow (Derek Carr pass)
- Houston Texans — Dyontae Johnson (Desmond Watson pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Darren Waller (Derek Carr pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Tyleik Williams (Derek Carr pass)
- Houston Texans — D. Fells (Desmond Watson pass)
- Houston Texans — D. Fells (Desmond Watson pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
- Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 65 (Q1 3:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 3:40) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 12 (Q1 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 25-D.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 1:39) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 8 (Q2 9:43) — (9:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 9:36) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 15 (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) 7-K.Fairbairn 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 22 (Q3 10:33) — (10:33) 7-K.Fairbairn 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 46 (Q3 8:02) — (8:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-T.Williams for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 7:53) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 87-D.Fells for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 14:56) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the HOU 25 (Q4 10:52) — (10:52) 8-D.Carlson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 9 (Q4 6:34); Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 6:26) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 3:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 8:02) — (8:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-T.Williams for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q3 12:15) — (12:15) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 14-D.Carter pushed ob at LV 11 for 46 yards (27-T.Mullen).
- Houston Texans (Q4 8:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 23-C.Hyde left tackle pushed ob at LV 36 for 10 yards (25-E.Harris).
- Houston Texans (Q1 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 25-D.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 3:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 8:02) — (8:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-T.Williams for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q3 12:15) — (12:15) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 14-D.Carter pushed ob at LV 11 for 46 yards (27-T.Mullen).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 9:18) — (9:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-T.Williams pushed ob at HOU 49 for 23 yards (30-C.Armstrong).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 3:51 · HOU 65 · Score 6-0
(3:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 3:40 · HOU 15 · Score 7-0
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 1:44 · LV 12 · Score 7-6
(1:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 25-D.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 1:39 · LV 15 · Score 7-7
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 9:43 · HOU 8 · Score 13-7
(9:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 9:36 · HOU 15 · Score 14-7
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 1:07 · LV 15 · Score 14-10
(1:07) 7-K.Fairbairn 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 10:33 · LV 22 · Score 14-13
(10:33) 7-K.Fairbairn 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 8:02 · HOU 46 · Score 20-13
(8:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-T.Williams for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 7:53 · HOU 15 · Score 21-13
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LV 4 · Score 21-19
(15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 87-D.Fells for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · LV 15 · Score 21-20
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 10:52 · HOU 25 · Score 24-20
(10:52) 8-D.Carlson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 6:34 · LV 9 · Score 24-26
(6:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 87-D.Fells for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-M.Crosby]. HOU-4-D.Watson was injured during the play. His return is Probable. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 6:26 · LV 15 · Score 24-27
7-K.Fairbairn extra point 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.
- Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Derek Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans on 2019-10-27?
The Houston Texans beat the Las Vegas Raiders 27-24 in Week 8, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Houston Texans 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Houston Texans 3; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Houston Texans 14; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 24, Houston Texans 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — H. Renfrow (D. Carr pass) (Q1 3:51) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Johnson (D. Watson pass) (Q1 1:44) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Waller (D. Carr pass) (Q2 9:43) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Williams (D. Carr pass) (Q3 8:02) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Fells (D. Watson pass) (Q4 15:00) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Fells (D. Watson pass) (Q4 6:34) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 1:07, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 10:33, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 10:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans?
Desmond Watson (Houston Texans), 55.1% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +13.66 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 58.1% completion, -7.6% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +13.74 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans?
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.74 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+6.62 EPA): (3:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Houston Texans won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
Houston Texans
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
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