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NFL · Week 4 · September 29, 2024 · 12 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans: 2024 Week 4 Recap

Texans defeat Jaguars 24–20 in Week 4

C.J. Stroud led Fantasy Impact as Texans prevailed in a 20–24 Week 4 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 20 0–4
Final 20–24
Houston Texans 24 3–1 Winner
Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
20–24
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 13–20 Houston Texans
Top passer
C.J. Stroud
FantasyHQ MVP
C.J. Stroud
Game date
September 29, 2024

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Tank Bigsby
    Tank Bigsby 7 CAR · 90 YDS +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Brandon Thomas
    Brandon Thomas 6 REC · 86 YDS · 1 TD +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Christian Kirk
    Christian Kirk 7 REC · 49 YDS · 1 TD +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • C.J. Stroud
    C.J. Stroud 27/50 · 351 YDS · 2 TD +13.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Nico Collins
    Nico Collins 12 REC · 151 YDS · 1 TD +9.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Dare Ogunbowale
    Dare Ogunbowale 4 REC · 47 YDS · 1 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
View Jaguars vs Texans box score View all 2024 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
Houston Texans 24–20 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 13–20 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
C.J. Stroud
Top passer
C.J. Stroud
Biggest EPA play
(12:56) 9-L.Cooke punts 45 yards to HOU 10, Center-46-R.Matiscik. 82-S.Sims MUFFS catch, R…
Game date
2024-09-29

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24–20 on 2024-09-29. C.J. Stroud posted a game-high +13.88 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Jacksonville Jaguars10370020
Houston Texans713013024

Scoring Map

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

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 12:48TD
    Brandon Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    6-0

    (12:48) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 7-B.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 12:44XP
    Cam Little

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    7-0

    39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  3. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 7:29TD
    Stefon Diggs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 6
    Score
    7-6

    (7:29) (Shotgun) 1-S.Diggs scrambles left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 7:23XP
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 2:45FG
    Cam Little

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 23
    Score
    10-7

    (2:45) 39-C.Little 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  6. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 7:23TD
    Nico Collins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 3
    Score
    10-13

    (7:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short middle to 12-N.Collins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 7:19XP
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    10-14

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

  8. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 3:54FG
    Cam Little

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 34
    Score
    13-14

    (3:54) 39-C.Little 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  9. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 0:05FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 11
    Score
    13-17

    (:05) 15-K.Fairbairn 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.

  10. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 0:03FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 35
    Score
    13-17

    15-K.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to end zone, Touchback to the JAX 30.

  11. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 6:21TD
    Christian Kirk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 8
    Score
    19-17

    (6:21) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 13-C.Kirk for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 6:16XP
    Cam Little

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    20-17

    39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  13. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 0:22TD
    Dare Ogunbowale

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 1
    Score
    20-23

    (:22) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 33-D.Ogunbowale for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 0:18TD
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+7

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    20-24

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1C.J. StroudC.J. Stroud · Houston Texans · Passing · +13.88 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  2. 2Nico CollinsNico Collins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +9.17 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  3. 3Dare OgunbowaleDare Ogunbowale · Houston Texans · Receiving · +8.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
  4. 4Tank BigsbyTank Bigsby · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +5.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  5. 5Brandon ThomasBrandon Thomas · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  6. 6Cade StoverCade Stover · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.69 EPA/play
  7. 7Stefon DiggsStefon Diggs · Houston Texans · Passing · +1.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
  8. 8Christian KirkChristian Kirk · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

C.J. Stroud

FantasyHQ Game MVP

C.J. Stroud — HOU · Passing

C.J. Stroud posted the highest total EPA (+13.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.

C.J. Stroud's top snap (+3.71 EPA): (11:21) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 33-D.Ogunbowale to JAX 36 for 31 yards (22-J.Jones).

Biggest single play (+7.05 EPA): Logan Cooke — (12:56) 9-L.Cooke punts 45 yards to HOU 10, Center-46-R.Matiscik. 82-S.Sims MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by JAX-20-D.Thomas at HOU 2.

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) · 50 dropbacks · 54.0% completion · +1.6% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +13.88 total EPA
  • Trevor LawrenceTrevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -7.8% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.24 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatJacksonville JaguarsHouston Texans
Offensive EPA/play+0.114+0.098
Offensive success rate46.1%48.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.035+0.309
Rush EPA/play+0.022-0.329
Defensive EPA/play-0.098-0.114
Defensive success rate51.6%53.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Jacksonville Jaguars +0.11, Houston Texans +0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.11 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: +0.10 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 10 drives, +8.95 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, +8.68 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Brandon ThomasJacksonville Jaguars — Brandon Thomas (Trevor Lawrence pass) (Q1 12:48)
  • Stefon DiggsHouston Texans — Stefon Diggs (Q1 7:29)
  • Nico CollinsHouston Texans — Nico Collins (C.J. Stroud pass) (Q2 7:23)
  • Christian KirkJacksonville Jaguars — Christian Kirk (Trevor Lawrence pass) (Q3 6:21)
  • Dare OgunbowaleHouston Texans — Dare Ogunbowale (C.J. Stroud pass) (Q4 0:22)

Field goals

  • Cam LittleJacksonville Jaguars — Cam Little (Q1 2:45)
  • Cam LittleJacksonville Jaguars — Cam Little (Q2 3:54)
  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 0:05)
  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 0:03)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q1 12:48) — (12:48) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 7-B.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 12:44) — 39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 6 (Q1 7:29) — (7:29) (Shotgun) 1-S.Diggs scrambles left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q1 7:23) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 23 (Q1 2:45) — (2:45) 39-C.Little 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 13–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q2 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short middle to 12-N.Collins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 7:19) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 34 (Q2 3:54) — (3:54) 39-C.Little 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 11 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 15-K.Fairbairn 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the HOU 35 (Q2 0:03) — 15-K.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to end zone, Touchback to the JAX 30..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 8 (Q3 6:21) — (6:21) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 13-C.Kirk for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 6:16) — 39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 13–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 33-D.Ogunbowale for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the JAX 15 (Q4 0:18) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Houston Texans (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 33-D.Ogunbowale for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +31.9% · EPA +2.00]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 12:56) — (12:56) 9-L.Cooke punts 45 yards to HOU 10, Center-46-R.Matiscik. 82-S.Sims MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by JAX-20-D.Thomas at HOU 2. [WPA +23.7% · EPA +7.05]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 11:21) — (11:21) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 33-D.Ogunbowale to JAX 36 for 31 yards (22-J.Jones). [WPA +18.2% · EPA +3.71]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bigsby right guard pushed ob at HOU 4 for 58 yards (21-C.Bullock). [WPA +15.0% · EPA +4.95]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence up the middle to HOU 1 for no gain (91-F.Fatukasi; 97-M.Edwards). [WPA -14.7% · EPA -4.38]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 12:56) — (12:56) 9-L.Cooke punts 45 yards to HOU 10, Center-46-R.Matiscik. 82-S.Sims MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by JAX-20-D.Thomas at HOU 2. [WPA +23.7% · EPA +7.05]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bigsby right guard pushed ob at HOU 4 for 58 yards (21-C.Bullock). [WPA +15.0% · EPA +4.95]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence up the middle to HOU 1 for no gain (91-F.Fatukasi; 97-M.Edwards). [WPA -14.7% · EPA -4.38]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 11:21) — (11:21) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 33-D.Ogunbowale to JAX 36 for 31 yards (22-J.Jones). [WPA +18.2% · EPA +3.71]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 12:48 · HOU 2 · Score 6-0
    (12:48) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 7-B.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 12:44 · HOU 15 · Score 7-0
    39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  3. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 7:29 · JAX 6 · Score 7-6
    (7:29) (Shotgun) 1-S.Diggs scrambles left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 7:23 · JAX 15 · Score 7-7
    15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 2:45 · HOU 23 · Score 10-7
    (2:45) 39-C.Little 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  6. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 7:23 · JAX 3 · Score 10-13
    (7:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short middle to 12-N.Collins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 7:19 · JAX 15 · Score 10-14
    15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 3:54 · HOU 34 · Score 13-14
    (3:54) 39-C.Little 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  9. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · JAX 11 · Score 13-17
    (:05) 15-K.Fairbairn 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
  10. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · HOU 35 · Score 13-17
    15-K.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to end zone, Touchback to the JAX 30.
  11. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 6:21 · HOU 8 · Score 19-17
    (6:21) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 13-C.Kirk for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 6:16 · HOU 15 · Score 20-17
    39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  13. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 0:22 · JAX 1 · Score 20-23
    (:22) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 33-D.Ogunbowale for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Houston Texans TD (+7) — Q4 0:18 · JAX 15 · Score 20-24
    15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.

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.
  • C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Trevor Lawrence (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans on 2024-09-29?

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 in Week 4, 2024.

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

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 10, Houston Texans 7; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Houston Texans 13; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Houston Texans 0; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Houston Texans 13; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 20, Houston Texans 24.

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

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — B. Thomas (T. Lawrence pass) (Q1 12:48) Houston Texans touchdown — S. Diggs (Q1 7:29) Houston Texans touchdown — N. Collins (C. Stroud pass) (Q2 7:23) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — C. Kirk (T. Lawrence pass) (Q3 6:21) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Ogunbowale (C. Stroud pass) (Q4 0:22) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — C. Little (Q1 2:45, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — C. Little (Q2 3:54, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 0:03, 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?

C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans), 54.0% completion, +1.6% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +13.88 total passing EPA. Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 51.4% completion, -7.8% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.24 total passing EPA.

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

C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.88 total EPA on Passing plays. across 50 snaps. Their top snap (+3.71 EPA): (11:21) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 33-D.Ogunbowale to JAX 36 for 31 yards (22-J.Jones)..

Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Houston Texans won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L

Houston Texans

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

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