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NFL · Week 5 · October 9, 2022 · 10 min read

Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2022 Week 5 Recap

Texans defeat Jaguars 13–6 in Week 5

Marcus Jones led Fantasy Impact as Texans prevailed in a 13–6 Week 5 finish.

Houston Texans 13 1–3 Winner
Final 13–6
Jacksonville Jaguars 6 2–3
Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
13–6
Halftime
Tied 6–6 at halftime
Top passer
Trevor Lawrence
FantasyHQ MVP
Marcus Jones
Game date
October 9, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Jordan Akins
    Jordan Akins 2 REC · 22 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Nico Collins
    Nico Collins 4 REC · 65 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Burkhead 3 CAR · 15 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Marcus Jones
    Marcus Jones 7 REC · 110 YDS +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Travis Etienne
    Travis Etienne 10 CAR · 71 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Chris Manhertz
    Chris Manhertz 2 REC · 15 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
Houston Texans 13–6 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Tied 6–6 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Marcus Jones
Top passer
Trevor Lawrence
Biggest EPA play
(10:12) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 7-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Stingley…
Game date
2022-10-09

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 13–6 on 2022-10-09. Marcus Jones posted a game-high +5.37 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 9 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Houston Texans0670013
Jacksonville Jaguars330006

Scoring Map

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

HOUHouston Texans
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 1:25FG
    Riley Patterson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 8
    Score
    0-3

    (1:25) 10-R.Patterson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  2. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 12:29FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 31
    Score
    3-3

    (12:29) 7-K.Fairbairn 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.

  3. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 3:28FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 33
    Score
    6-3

    (3:28) 7-K.Fairbairn 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 0:11FG
    Riley Patterson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 26
    Score
    6-6

    (:11) 10-R.Patterson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. Penalty on HOU-1-T.Smith, Defensive Offside, declined.

  5. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 3:14TD
    Dameon Pierce

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 1
    Score
    12-6

    (3:14) 31-D.Pierce up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 3:11XP
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    13-6

    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  2. 2Jordan AkinsJordan Akins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
  3. 3Nico CollinsNico Collins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  4. 4Travis EtienneTravis Etienne · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.96 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Burkhead · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  6. 6Chris ManhertzChris Manhertz · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  7. 7Travis EtienneTravis Etienne · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Arnold · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Marcus Jones

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Marcus Jones — JAX · Receiving

Marcus Jones posted the highest total EPA (+5.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.

Marcus Jones's top snap (+2.54 EPA): (:42) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep middle to 11-M.Jones to JAX 31 for 20 yards (24-D.Stingley).

Biggest single play (-5.03 EPA): Trevor Lawrence — (10:12) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 7-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Stingley at HOU -7. 24-D.Stingley to HOU 2 for 9 yards (16-T.Lawrence).

Quarterback report card

Trevor Lawrence led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Trevor LawrenceTrevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 50 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -10.7% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -6.10 total EPA
  • Davis MillsDavis Mills (Houston Texans) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · -1.7% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -1.83 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatHouston TexansJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play+0.005-0.109
Offensive success rate39.2%40.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.070-0.122
Rush EPA/play-0.050-0.127
Defensive EPA/play+0.109-0.005
Defensive success rate59.3%60.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Houston Texans: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.11 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 10 drives, +0.37 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, -9.36 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Dameon PierceHouston Texans — Dameon Pierce (Q4 3:14)

Field goals

  • Riley PattersonJacksonville Jaguars — Riley Patterson (Q1 1:25)
  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 12:29)
  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 3:28)
  • Riley PattersonJacksonville Jaguars — Riley Patterson (Q2 0:11)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 8 (Q1 1:25) — (1:25) 10-R.Patterson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 6–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 31 (Q2 12:29) — (12:29) 7-K.Fairbairn 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 33 (Q2 3:28) — (3:28) 7-K.Fairbairn 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 26 (Q2 0:11).

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 3:14) — (3:14) 31-D.Pierce up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 3:11) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Houston Texans (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) PENALTY on JAX-44-T.Walker, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at HOU 47 - No Play. Penalty on JAX-44-T.Walker, Neutral Zone Infraction, declined. [WPA +18.3% · EPA +2.51]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 10:12) — (10:12) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 7-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Stingley at HOU -7. 24-D.Stingley to HOU 2 for 9 yards (16-T.Lawrence). [WPA -17.2% · EPA -5.03]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 3:14) — (3:14) 31-D.Pierce up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +0.89]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 13:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short middle to 11-M.Jones to HOU 29 for 17 yards (5-J.Pitre). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +1.87]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 5:02) — (5:02) 31-D.Pierce up the middle to JAX 2 for 20 yards (91-D.Smoot, 5-A.Cisco). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +1.99]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 10:12) — (10:12) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 7-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Stingley at HOU -7. 24-D.Stingley to HOU 2 for 9 yards (16-T.Lawrence). [WPA -17.2% · EPA -5.03]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 25-J.Robinson up the middle to HOU 38 for no gain (58-C.Kirksey; 96-M.Collins). [WPA -8.4% · EPA -3.10]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass incomplete short middle to 13-C.Kirk (25-D.King). [WPA -7.9% · EPA -2.65]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep middle to 11-M.Jones to JAX 31 for 20 yards (24-D.Stingley). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +2.54]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 1:25 · HOU 8 · Score 0-3
    (1:25) 10-R.Patterson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  2. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 12:29 · JAX 31 · Score 3-3
    (12:29) 7-K.Fairbairn 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
  3. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 3:28 · JAX 33 · Score 6-3
    (3:28) 7-K.Fairbairn 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 0:11 · HOU 26 · Score 6-6
    (:11) 10-R.Patterson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. Penalty on HOU-1-T.Smith, Defensive Offside, declined.
  5. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 3:14 · JAX 1 · Score 12-6
    (3:14) 31-D.Pierce up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 3:11 · JAX 15 · Score 13-6
    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.

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.
  • Marcus Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Trevor Lawrence (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2022-10-09?

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 13-6 in Week 5, 2022.

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

Q1: Houston Texans 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q2: Houston Texans 6, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q4: Houston Texans 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: Houston Texans 13, Jacksonville Jaguars 6.

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

Houston Texans touchdown — D. Pierce (Q4 3:14) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — R. Patterson (Q1 1:25, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 12:29, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 3:28, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — R. Patterson (Q2 0:11, 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?

Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 50.0% completion, -10.7% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -6.10 total passing EPA. Davis Mills (Houston Texans), 61.5% completion, -1.7% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -1.83 total passing EPA.

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

Marcus Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.37 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+2.54 EPA): (:42) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep middle to 11-M.Jones to JAX 31 for 20 yards (24-D.Stingley)..

Was Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Houston Texans won 13-6 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L