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NFL · Week 13 · December 1, 2024 · 12 min read

Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2024 Week 13 Recap

Texans defeat Jaguars 23–20 in Week 13

Marcus Jones led Fantasy Impact as Texans prevailed in a 23–20 Week 13 finish.

Houston Texans 23 8–5 Winner
Final 23–20
Jacksonville Jaguars 20 2–10
Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
23–20
Halftime
Tied 6–6 at halftime
Top passer
C.J. Stroud
FantasyHQ MVP
Marcus Jones
Game date
December 1, 2024

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Dalton Schultz
    Dalton Schultz 5 REC · 61 YDS · 1 TD +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Nico Collins
    Nico Collins 8 REC · 119 YDS +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • C.J. Stroud
    C.J. Stroud 22/40 · 227 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Marcus Jones
    Marcus Jones 20/36 · 243 YDS · 2 TD +13.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Parker Washington
    Parker Washington 6 REC · 103 YDS · 1 TD +7.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Devin Duvernay
    Devin Duvernay 2 REC · 23 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
Houston Texans 23–20 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Tied 6–6 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Marcus Jones
Top passer
C.J. Stroud
Biggest EPA play
(12:24) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 7-B.Thomas to HOU 13 for 56 yards (21-C.…
Game date
2024-12-01

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 23–20 on 2024-12-01. Marcus Jones posted a game-high +13.02 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
Houston Texans61070023
Jacksonville Jaguars63200020

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

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 14:56FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 35
    Score
    3-0

    (14:56) 15-K.Fairbairn 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.

  2. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 6:29FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 11
    Score
    6-0

    (6:29) 15-K.Fairbairn 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 0:12FG
    Cam Little

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    6-3

    (:12) 39-C.Little 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 0:08FG
    Cam Little

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 35
    Score
    6-3

    39-C.Little kicks 65 yards from JAX 35 to end zone, Touchback to the HOU 30.

  5. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 10:10FG
    Cam Little

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 12
    Score
    6-6

    (10:10) 39-C.Little 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  6. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 8:07TD
    Joe Mixon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 7
    Score
    12-6

    (8:07) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 8:04XP
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    13-6

    15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.

  8. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 1:20FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 10
    Score
    16-6

    (1:20) 15-K.Fairbairn 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.

  9. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 12:18TD
    Dalton Schultz

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 22
    Score
    22-6

    (12:18) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 86-D.Schultz for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 12:11XP
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    23-6

    15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.

  11. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 7:56TD
    Parker Washington

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 22
    Score
    23-12

    (7:56) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep right to 11-P.Washington for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-4-K.Lassiter, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

  12. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 3:35TD
    Brandon Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 6
    Score
    23-18

    (3:35) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 7-B.Thomas for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 3:31TD
    Parker Washington

    Points+8

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    23-20

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Jones pass to 11-P.Washington is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +13.02 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  2. 2Parker WashingtonParker Washington · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +7.39 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  3. 3Dalton SchultzDalton Schultz · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  4. 4Nico CollinsNico Collins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.55 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  5. 5C.J. StroudC.J. Stroud · Houston Texans · Passing · +2.99 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  6. 6Devin DuvernayDevin Duvernay · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
  7. 7Joe MixonJoe Mixon · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.77 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  8. 8Brandon ThomasBrandon Thomas · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.18 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 · Passing

Marcus Jones posted the highest total EPA (+13.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.

Marcus Jones's top snap (+4.81 EPA): (12:24) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 7-B.Thomas to HOU 13 for 56 yards (21-C.Bullock).

Quarterback report card

C.J. Stroud led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C.J. StroudC.J. Stroud (Houston Texans) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · -1.0% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.99 total EPA
  • Marcus JonesMarcus Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -1.8% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +13.02 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatHouston TexansJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play+0.087+0.007
Offensive success rate45.6%41.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.075+0.182
Rush EPA/play+0.089-0.173
Defensive EPA/play-0.007-0.087
Defensive success rate58.1%54.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Houston Texans: +0.09 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 11 drives, +6.90 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, +0.62 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Joe MixonHouston Texans — Joe Mixon (Q3 8:07)
  • Dalton SchultzHouston Texans — Dalton Schultz (C.J. Stroud pass) (Q4 12:18)
  • Parker WashingtonJacksonville Jaguars — Parker Washington (Marcus Jones pass) (Q4 7:56)
  • Brandon ThomasJacksonville Jaguars — Brandon Thomas (Marcus Jones pass) (Q4 3:35)

Field goals

  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 14:56)
  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 6:29)
  • Cam LittleJacksonville Jaguars — Cam Little (Q2 0:12)
  • Cam LittleJacksonville Jaguars — Cam Little (Q2 0:08)
  • Cam LittleJacksonville Jaguars — Cam Little (Q3 10:10)
  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q3 1:20)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 35 (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) 15-K.Fairbairn 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 11 (Q2 6:29) — (6:29) 15-K.Fairbairn 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 15 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 39-C.Little 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the JAX 35 (Q2 0:08) — 39-C.Little kicks 65 yards from JAX 35 to end zone, Touchback to the HOU 30..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 12 (Q3 10:10) — (10:10) 39-C.Little 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 7 (Q3 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 8:04) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 10 (Q3 1:20) — (1:20) 15-K.Fairbairn 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 20–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 22 (Q4 12:18) — (12:18) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 86-D.Schultz for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 12:11) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 22 (Q4 7:56); Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 6 (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 7-B.Thomas for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q4 3:31) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Jones pass to 11-P.Washington is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 12:24) — (12:24) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 7-B.Thomas to HOU 13 for 56 yards (21-C.Bullock). [WPA +18.7% · EPA +4.81]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 1:57) — (1:57) 7-C.Stroud pass deep right to 12-N.Collins to JAX 35 for 40 yards (30-M.Brown). [WPA +10.3% · EPA +2.48]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 11-P.Washington to JAX 45 for 30 yards (4-K.Lassiter). Penalty on HOU-96-D.Autry, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +3.72]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 7-B.Thomas for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +1.61]
  • Houston Texans (Q3 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +1.57]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 12:24) — (12:24) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 7-B.Thomas to HOU 13 for 56 yards (21-C.Bullock). [WPA +18.7% · EPA +4.81]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep right to 11-P.Washington for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-4-K.Lassiter, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +2.4% · EPA +4.53]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 11-P.Washington to JAX 45 for 30 yards (4-K.Lassiter). Penalty on HOU-96-D.Autry, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +3.72]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 12:18) — (12:18) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 86-D.Schultz for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.4% · EPA +3.55]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 14:56 · JAX 35 · Score 3-0
    (14:56) 15-K.Fairbairn 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
  2. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 6:29 · JAX 11 · Score 6-0
    (6:29) 15-K.Fairbairn 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 0:12 · HOU 15 · Score 6-3
    (:12) 39-C.Little 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · JAX 35 · Score 6-3
    39-C.Little kicks 65 yards from JAX 35 to end zone, Touchback to the HOU 30.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 10:10 · HOU 12 · Score 6-6
    (10:10) 39-C.Little 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  6. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 8:07 · JAX 7 · Score 12-6
    (8:07) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 8:04 · JAX 15 · Score 13-6
    15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
  8. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 1:20 · JAX 10 · Score 16-6
    (1:20) 15-K.Fairbairn 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
  9. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 12:18 · JAX 22 · Score 22-6
    (12:18) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 86-D.Schultz for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 12:11 · JAX 15 · Score 23-6
    15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
  11. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 7:56 · HOU 22 · Score 23-12
    (7:56) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep right to 11-P.Washington for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-4-K.Lassiter, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
  12. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 3:35 · HOU 6 · Score 23-18
    (3:35) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 7-B.Thomas for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+8) — Q4 3:31 · HOU 2 · Score 23-20
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Jones pass to 11-P.Washington is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2024-12-01?

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-20 in Week 13, 2024.

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

Q2: Houston Texans 6, Jacksonville Jaguars 6; Q3: Houston Texans 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q4: Houston Texans 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 20; Final: Houston Texans 23, Jacksonville Jaguars 20.

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

Houston Texans touchdown — J. Mixon (Q3 8:07) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Schultz (C. Stroud pass) (Q4 12:18) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — P. Washington (M. Jones pass) (Q4 7:56) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — B. Thomas (M. Jones pass) (Q4 3:35) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 14:56, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 6:29, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — C. Little (Q2 0:12, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — C. Little (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — C. Little (Q3 10:10, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 1:20, 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?

C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans), 55.0% completion, -1.0% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.99 total passing EPA. Marcus Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars), 55.6% completion, -1.8% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +13.02 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 +13.02 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.81 EPA): (12:24) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 7-B.Thomas to HOU 13 for 56 yards (21-C.Bullock)..

Was Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Houston Texans won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L

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