Jaguars 14–30 Texans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2020

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

G.Minshew II (Jacksonville Jaguars), 54.4% completion, +2.1% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.34 total passing EPA. D. Watson (Houston Texans), 65.8% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +13.90 total passing EPA.

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

D. Watson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.90 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-6.61 EPA): (7:11) 4-D.Watson pass deep left intended for 15-W.Fuller INTERCEPTED by 26-J.Wilson (35-S.Jones IV) at JAX 25. 26-J.Wilson to HOU 27 for 48 yards (4-D.Watson)..

Quick answer

Winner: Houston Texans
Final score: Houston Texans 30–14 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime: Jacksonville Jaguars 7–10 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Desmond Watson
Top passer: Gardner Minshew II
Biggest EPA play: (7:11) 4-D.Watson pass deep left intended for 15-W.Fuller INTERCEPTED by 26-J.Wilson (35-S…
Game date: 2020-10-11

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 30–14 on 2020-10-11. Desmond Watson posted a game-high +13.90 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Jacksonville Jaguars	7	0	7	0	0	14
Houston Texans	10	3	17	0	0	30

Scoring Map

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

JAXJacksonville Jaguars

JAX 44

HOU 4

+3JAX 28

JAX 28

HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

HOUHouston Texans
Q2 14:11FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 18
Score
0-3
(14:11) 7-K.Fairbairn 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 6:39TD
Keelan Cole
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 13
Score
6-3
(6:39) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew II pass short right to 84-K.Cole Sr. for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 6:33XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
7-3
3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 4:41TD
DFD. Fells
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 44
Score
7-9
(4:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 87-D.Fells for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 4:32XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
7-10
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 11:38FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
7-13
(11:38) 7-K.Fairbairn 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 14:24TD
WFW. Fuller
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 19
Score
7-19
(14:24) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 15-W.Fuller for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 14:16XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
7-20
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 10:23TD
Cornelius Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 4
Score
13-20
(10:23) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew II pass short right to 19-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 10:18XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
14-20
3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 7:32FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 28
Score
14-23
(7:32) 7-K.Fairbairn 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 4:46TD
Brandin Cooks
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 28
Score
14-29
(4:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 13-B.Cooks for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 4:39XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
14-30
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 · +13.90 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
2Brandin Cooks · Houston Texans · Receiving · +11.67 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
3Cornelius Johnson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
4D. Fells · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.67 EPA/play
5Chris Conley · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play
6Gardner Minshew II · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +4.34 total EPA · 57 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
7Laviska Shenault Jr. · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
8Randall Cobb · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.49 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 (+13.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.

Desmond Watson's top snap (-6.61 EPA): (7:11) 4-D.Watson pass deep left intended for 15-W.Fuller INTERCEPTED by 26-J.Wilson (35-S.Jones IV) at JAX 25. 26-J.Wilson to HOU 27 for 48 yards (4-D.Watson).

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) · 57 dropbacks · 54.4% completion · +2.1% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +4.34 total EPA
Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +13.90 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Jacksonville Jaguars	Houston Texans
Offensive EPA/play	-0.090	+0.152
Offensive success rate	40.2%	47.9%
Pass EPA/play	-0.001	+0.366
Rush EPA/play	-0.163	-0.113
Defensive EPA/play	-0.152	+0.090
Defensive success rate	52.1%	59.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.09 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
Houston Texans: +0.15 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)

Houston Texans: 10 drives, +11.08 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, -8.33 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Jacksonville Jaguars — Gardner Minshew II (Q2 6:39)
Houston Texans — D. Fells (Desmond Watson pass) (Q2 4:41)
Houston Texans — W. Fuller (Desmond Watson pass) (Q4 14:24)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Cornelius Johnson (Q4 10:23)
Houston Texans — Brandin Cooks (Desmond Watson pass) (Q4 4:46)

Field goals

Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 14:11)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q3 11:38)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q4 7:32)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–7. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 18 (Q2 14:11) — (14:11) 7-K.Fairbairn 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 13 (Q2 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew II pass short right to 84-K.Cole Sr. for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 6:33) — 3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 44 (Q2 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 87-D.Fells for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 4:32) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 15 (Q3 11:38) — (11:38) 7-K.Fairbairn 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 17–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 19 (Q4 14:24) — (14:24) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 15-W.Fuller for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 14:16) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q4 10:23) — (10:23) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew II pass short right to 19-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 10:18) — 3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 28 (Q4 7:32) — (7:32) 7-K.Fairbairn 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 28 (Q4 4:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 13-B.Cooks for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 4:39) — 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 (Q3 7:11) — (7:11) 4-D.Watson pass deep left intended for 15-W.Fuller INTERCEPTED by 26-J.Wilson (35-S.Jones IV) at JAX 25. 26-J.Wilson to HOU 27 for 48 yards (4-D.Watson). [WPA -17.1% · EPA -6.61]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 3-S.Hauschka 24 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -3.32]
Houston Texans (Q2 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle intended for 15-W.Fuller INTERCEPTED by 35-S.Jones IV [94-D.Smoot] at HOU 36. 35-S.Jones IV to HOU 36 for no gain (15-W.Fuller). [WPA -14.5% · EPA -2.80]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 3:21) — (3:21) Direct snap to 30-J.Robinson. 30-J.Robinson sacked at HOU 14 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, touched at HOU 12, RECOVERED by HOU-99-J.Watt at HOU 10. [WPA -12.6% · EPA -4.41]
Houston Texans (Q2 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 87-D.Fells for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +3.85]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Houston Texans (Q3 7:11) — (7:11) 4-D.Watson pass deep left intended for 15-W.Fuller INTERCEPTED by 26-J.Wilson (35-S.Jones IV) at JAX 25. 26-J.Wilson to HOU 27 for 48 yards (4-D.Watson). [WPA -17.1% · EPA -6.61]
Houston Texans (Q4 4:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 13-B.Cooks for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.2% · EPA +4.97]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 6:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew II sacked at JAX 40 for -2 yards (54-J.Martin). FUMBLES (54-J.Martin) [54-J.Martin], RECOVERED by HOU-59-W.Mercilus at JAX 40. 59-W.Mercilus to JAX 40 for no gain (88-T.E [WPA -4.1% · EPA -4.42]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 3:21) — (3:21) Direct snap to 30-J.Robinson. 30-J.Robinson sacked at HOU 14 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, touched at HOU 12, RECOVERED by HOU-99-J.Watt at HOU 10. [WPA -12.6% · EPA -4.41]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 14:11 · JAX 18 · Score 0-3
(14:11) 7-K.Fairbairn 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 6:39 · HOU 13 · Score 6-3
(6:39) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew II pass short right to 84-K.Cole Sr. for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 6:33 · HOU 15 · Score 7-3
3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 4:41 · JAX 44 · Score 7-9
(4:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 87-D.Fells for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 4:32 · JAX 15 · Score 7-10
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 11:38 · JAX 15 · Score 7-13
(11:38) 7-K.Fairbairn 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 14:24 · JAX 19 · Score 7-19
(14:24) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 15-W.Fuller for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 14:16 · JAX 15 · Score 7-20
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 10:23 · HOU 4 · Score 13-20
(10:23) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew II pass short right to 19-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 10:18 · HOU 15 · Score 14-20
3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 7:32 · JAX 28 · Score 14-23
(7:32) 7-K.Fairbairn 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 4:46 · JAX 28 · Score 14-29
(4:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 13-B.Cooks for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 4:39 · JAX 15 · Score 14-30
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.
Desmond Watson (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans on 2020-10-11?

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-14 in Week 5, 2020.

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

Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Houston Texans 10; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Houston Texans 17; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Houston Texans 30.

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

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — G. Minshew (Q2 6:39) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Fells (D. Watson pass) (Q2 4:41) Houston Texans touchdown — W. Fuller (D. Watson pass) (Q4 14:24) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — C. Johnson (Q4 10:23) Houston Texans touchdown — B. Cooks (D. Watson pass) (Q4 4:46) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 14:11, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 11:38, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 7:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Gardner Minshew II (Jacksonville Jaguars), 54.4% completion, +2.1% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.34 total passing EPA. Desmond Watson (Houston Texans), 65.8% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +13.90 total passing EPA.

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

Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.90 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-6.61 EPA): (7:11) 4-D.Watson pass deep left intended for 15-W.Fuller INTERCEPTED by 26-J.Wilson (35-S.Jones IV) at JAX 25. 26-J.Wilson to HOU 27 for 48 yards (4-D.Watson)..

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L

Houston Texans

Entered 0-4 Now 1-4 W

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