Texans 26–3 Jaguars: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2019

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

G.Minshew II (Jacksonville Jaguars), 49.1% completion, -6.7% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -15.37 total passing EPA. D. Watson (Houston Texans), 61.1% completion, +13.4% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +16.12 total passing EPA.

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

D. Watson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.12 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+3.32 EPA): (9:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 88-J.Akins pushed ob at JAX 27 for 12 yards (44-M.Jack)..

Quick answer

Winner: Houston Texans
Final score: Houston Texans 26–3 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime: Houston Texans 9–3 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Desmond Watson
Top passer: Gardner Minshew II
Biggest EPA play: (4:43) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew II pass deep left intended for 89-J.Oliver INTERCEPTED by 20…
Game date: 2019-11-03

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 26–3 on 2019-11-03. Desmond Watson posted a game-high +16.12 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Houston Texans	3	6	10	7	0	26
Jacksonville Jaguars	0	3	0	0	0	3

Scoring Map

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

HOUHouston Texans

+3JAX 34

+3HOU 12

+3JAX 24

+1JAX 15

JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

HOUHouston Texans
Q1 8:24FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 34
Score
3-0
(8:24) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 5:58TD
DFD. Fells
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 1
Score
9-0
(5:58) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 87-D.Fells for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 1:52FG
JLJ. Lambo
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 12
Score
9-3
(1:52) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Lambo 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Orzech, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 5:02FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 24
Score
12-3
(5:02) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 0:38TD
Dyontae Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 1
Score
18-3
(:38) 25-D.Johnson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 0:31XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
19-3
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 4:22TD
Dustin Hopkins
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 1
Score
25-3
(4:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-21-A.Bouye, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 4:19XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
26-3
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).

1Desmond Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +16.12 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
2K. Stills · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
3Dyontae Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
4Jordan Akins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
5R. Armstead · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
6Keelan Cole · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
7Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
8DeWayne Carter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.88 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 (+16.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.

Desmond Watson's top snap (+3.32 EPA): (9:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 88-J.Akins pushed ob at JAX 27 for 12 yards (44-M.Jack).

Biggest single play (-6.47 EPA): Gardner Minshew II — (4:43) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew II pass deep left intended for 89-J.Oliver INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Reid [59-W.Mercilus] at JAX 40. 20-J.Reid to JAX 3 for 37 yards (89-J.Oliver; 74-C.Robinson). Penalty on JA

Quarterback report card

Gardner Minshew II led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Gardner Minshew II (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 55 dropbacks · 49.1% completion · -6.7% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -15.37 total EPA
Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +13.4% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +16.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Houston Texans	Jacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play	+0.114	-0.234
Offensive success rate	48.1%	36.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.448	-0.343
Rush EPA/play	-0.169	-0.031
Defensive EPA/play	+0.234	-0.114
Defensive success rate	63.7%	51.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Houston Texans: +0.11 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.23 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Houston Texans: 10 drives, +9.27 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, -18.73 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Houston Texans — D. Fells (Desmond Watson pass) (Q2 5:58)
Houston Texans — Dyontae Johnson (Q3 0:38)
Houston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (Desmond Watson pass) (Q4 4:22)

Field goals

Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q1 8:24)
Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo (Q2 1:52)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q3 5:02)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 34 (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..

The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 6–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q2 5:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 87-D.Fells for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 12 (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Lambo 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Orzech, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 24 (Q3 5:02) — (5:02) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q3 0:38) — (:38) 25-D.Johnson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 0:31) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 4:22); Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 4:19) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Houston Texans (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 58 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger. [WPA -16.9% · EPA -1.48]
Houston Texans (Q1 11:19) — (11:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson scrambles left end ran ob at JAX 37 for 5 yards (31-B.Borders). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +1.37]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew II pass deep left to 17-D.Chark Jr. ran ob at HOU 4 for 19 yards. PENALTY on JAX-17-D.Chark Jr., Offensive Pass Interference, 9 yards, enforced at HOU 23 - No Play. [WPA -8.7% · EPA -1.14]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew II pass short middle to 88-S.DeValve to HOU 35 for 17 yards (41-Z.Cunningham). [WPA -7.9% · EPA -0.23]
Houston Texans (Q1 10:45) — (10:45) 4-D.Watson pass incomplete deep left to 23-C.Hyde (36-R.Harrison). PENALTY on HOU-77-C.Clark, Illegal Blindside Block, 15 yards, enforced at JAX 37 - No Play. [WPA -7.6% · EPA -1.54]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew II pass deep left intended for 89-J.Oliver INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Reid [59-W.Mercilus] at JAX 40. 20-J.Reid to JAX 3 for 37 yards (89-J.Oliver; 74-C.Robinson). Penalty on JA [WPA -0.8% · EPA -6.47]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew II scrambles up the middle to HOU 38 for 6 yards (54-J.Martin). FUMBLES (54-J.Martin), RECOVERED by HOU-41-Z.Cunningham at HOU 36. 41-Z.Cunningham to JAX 40 fo [WPA -0.0% · EPA -5.41]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 9:03) — (9:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-L.Cooke sacked at HOU 43 for -12 yards (28-B.Boddy-Calhoun). FUMBLES (28-B.Boddy-Calhoun) [35-K.Crossen], recovered by JAX-4-J.Lambo at 50. 4-J.Lambo to 50 for no gain [WPA -6.1% · EPA -3.83]
Houston Texans (Q3 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 23-C.Hyde right tackle ran ob at JAX 23 for 48 yards (31-B.Borders). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +3.36]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 8:24 · JAX 34 · Score 3-0
(8:24) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 5:58 · JAX 1 · Score 9-0
(5:58) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 87-D.Fells for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 1:52 · HOU 12 · Score 9-3
(1:52) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Lambo 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Orzech, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 5:02 · JAX 24 · Score 12-3
(5:02) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 0:38 · JAX 1 · Score 18-3
(:38) 25-D.Johnson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 0:31 · JAX 15 · Score 19-3
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 4:22 · JAX 1 · Score 25-3
(4:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-21-A.Bouye, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 4:19 · JAX 15 · Score 26-3
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.
Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Gardner Minshew II (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Desmond Watson (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2019-11-03?

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-3 in Week 9, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Houston Texans 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Houston Texans 6, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Houston Texans 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Houston Texans 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: Houston Texans 26, Jacksonville Jaguars 3.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Houston Texans touchdown — D. Fells (D. Watson pass) (Q2 5:58) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Johnson (Q3 0:38) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (D. Watson pass) (Q4 4:22) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q1 8:24, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 1:52, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 5:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Gardner Minshew II (Jacksonville Jaguars), 49.1% completion, -6.7% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -15.37 total passing EPA. Desmond Watson (Houston Texans), 61.1% completion, +13.4% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +16.12 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.12 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+3.32 EPA): (9:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 88-J.Akins pushed ob at JAX 27 for 12 yards (44-M.Jack)..

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L

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