Final2023 Week 5

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA

Houston Texans vs Atlanta Falcons, Week 5 2023

Houston Texans

Away

19

Atlanta Falcons

HomeWon

21

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Texans363719
Falcons7001421

HOU 19ATL 21 Final

  • Passing leader

    Desmond Ridder

    ATL · QB

    26.2PPR pts

    28/37, 329 YDS, 1 TD, 1 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Dalton Schultz

    HOU · TE

    19.5PPR pts

    7 REC, 65 YDS, 1 TD

  • Texans leader

    C.J. Stroud

    HOU · QB

    14.2PPR pts

    20/35, 249 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Jalen Pitre

    HOU

    13 TKL

Falcons 21, Texans 19: Atlanta rallies from 2 down at halftime

Atlanta erased a 9–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Houston 14–10 after the break to win 21–19. The Falcons finished with a 447–313 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play.

The Texans went 4-for-13 on third down, while the Falcons kept the ball for 35:32.

Key advantages

  • +0.6 yards/play ATL 6.0 · HOU 5.4
  • +134 total yards ATL 447 · HOU 313
  • +19% third-down rate ATL 50% · HOU 31%

Game Highlights

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Why the Falcons Won

Atlanta won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Texans vs Falcons
TexansStatFalcons
5.4Yards per play6.0
313Total yards447
31%Third-down conversion50%
Other team stats
58Plays74
0Turnovers2
24:28Time of possession35:32

Scoring Summary

The Falcons scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Texans scored one touchdown and four field goals.

Scoring plays, Texans vs Falcons
TimeTeamPlayHOUATL
1st quarter
10:38HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 38-yard FG Takes lead30
6:48ATLDesmond Ridder 7-yard TD run Takes leadYounghoe Koo XP37
2nd quarter
14:10HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 43-yard FG67
0:03HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 28-yard FG Takes lead97
3rd quarter
9:35HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 42-yard FG Extends lead127
4th quarter
12:12ATLDesmond Ridder → Bijan Robinson, 6-yard TD Takes leadDesmond Ridder → Tyler Allgeier, 2-pt conversion1215
6:57ATLYounghoe Koo 33-yard FG Extends lead1218
1:49HOUC.J. Stroud → Dalton Schultz, 18-yard TD Takes leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP1918
0:00ATLYounghoe Koo 37-yard FG Game winner1921

Fantasy Points: Texans vs Falcons, Week 5 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Desmond RidderATLQB26.2 PTSQB6
  2. Dalton SchultzHOUTE19.5 PTSTE6
  3. Kyle PittsATLTE15.7 PTSTE8
  4. Drake LondonATLWR14.7 PTSWR19

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Desmond RidderATLQB26.2QB628/37329104101111.2
C.J. StroudHOUQB14.2QB1720/352491012088.9Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Dalton SchultzHOUTE19.5TE6TE———107651Start/Sit →
Kyle PittsATLTE15.7TE8TE———117870
Drake LondonATLWR14.7WR19WR———96780Start/Sit →
Bijan RobinsonATLRB11.8RB21RB1446022121Start/Sit →
Jonnu SmithATLTE10.7TE12TE———76670Start/Sit →
Dameon PierceHOURB9.2RB27RB2066011160Start/Sit →
Tank DellHOUWR8.3WR47WR2-4043570
Nico CollinsHOUWR6.9WR53WR———43390Start/Sit →
Tyler AllgeierATLRB6.0RB33RB174001000Start/Sit →
Robert WoodsHOUWR6.0WR57WR———93300
Mack HollinsATLWR4.9WR61WR———22290Start/Sit →
John MetchieHOUWR4.0WR68WR———22200
MyCole PruittATLTE3.2TE36TE———11220
Teagan QuitorianoHOUTE3.2TE38TE———11220
Scotty MillerATLWR3.0WR76WR———22100
KhaDarel HodgeATLWR2.1WR86WR10011110
Cordarrelle PattersonATLRB1.7RB56RB———1170
Devin SingletaryHOURB0.0—RB———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Houston Texans

Snap Share

  1. Nico CollinsWR51 snaps88%
  2. Robert WoodsWR39 snaps67%
  3. Dalton SchultzTE34 snaps59%
  4. Dameon PierceRB34 snaps59%
  5. Andrew BeckRB29 snaps50%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Dalton Schultz31%, 10 targets
  2. Robert Woods28%, 9 targets
  3. Nico Collins13%, 4 targets
  4. Tank Dell13%, 4 targets
  5. John Metchie6%, 2 targets
  6. Other9%, 3 targets

Carry Share23 carries

  1. Dameon Pierce87%, 20 carries
  2. Tank Dell9%, 2 carries
  3. C.J. Stroud4%, 1 carries

Atlanta Falcons

Snap Share

  1. Drake LondonWR66 snaps86%
  2. Jonnu SmithTE49 snaps64%
  3. Bijan RobinsonRB47 snaps61%
  4. Kyle PittsTE41 snaps53%
  5. KhaDarel HodgeWR37 snaps48%

Target Share37 targets

  1. Kyle Pitts30%, 11 targets
  2. Drake London24%, 9 targets
  3. Jonnu Smith19%, 7 targets
  4. Mack Hollins5%, 2 targets
  5. Scotty Miller5%, 2 targets
  6. Other16%, 6 targets

Carry Share36 carries

  1. Tyler Allgeier47%, 17 carries
  2. Bijan Robinson39%, 14 carries
  3. Desmond Ridder11%, 4 carries
  4. KhaDarel Hodge3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Nico CollinsHOUWR5188%413%0
Drake LondonATLWR6686%924%0
Robert WoodsHOUWR3967%928%0
Jonnu SmithATLTE4964%719%0
Bijan RobinsonATLRB4761%25%14
Dalton SchultzHOUTE3459%1031%0
Dameon PierceHOURB3459%13%20
Kyle PittsATLTE4153%1130%0
Andrew BeckHOURB2950%00%0
KhaDarel HodgeATLWR3748%13%1
MyCole PruittATLTE3545%13%0
Tyler AllgeierATLRB3444%13%17
John MetchieHOUWR2543%26%0
Teagan QuitorianoHOUTE2340%13%0
Mack HollinsATLWR3039%25%0
Tank DellHOUWR2136%413%2
Devin SingletaryHOURB1729%13%0
Scotty MillerATLWR1823%25%0
Xavier HutchinsonHOUWR814%00%0
Mike BooneHOURB712%00%0
Cordarrelle PattersonATLRB56%13%0
Brevin JordanHOUTE23%00%0
John FitzPatrickATLTE11%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+8.2Desmond Ridder26.2 PTS vs 18.0 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−9.0Robert Woods6.0 PTS vs 15.0 xFP
  • Highest expected volume18.4 xFPKyle Pitts Sr.15.7 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Kyle Pitts Sr.ATL · TE15.718.4−2.753%29% tgt—000%1129%
Desmond RidderATL · QB26.218.0+8.2100%37 att—37411%00%
Dalton SchultzHOU · TE19.516.7+2.859%31% tgt—000%1031%
Drake LondonATL · WR14.715.4−0.786%24% tgt—100%924%
C.J. StroudHOU · QB14.215.3−1.1100%35 att—3514%00%
Robert WoodsHOU · WR6.015.0−9.067%28% tgt—000%928%
Dameon PierceHOU · RB9.213.9−4.759%87% car—02087%13%
Tyler AllgeierATL · RB6.012.1−6.144%47% car—01747%13%
Bijan RobinsonATL · RB11.811.9−0.161%39% car—01439%25%
Jonnu SmithATL · TE10.711.7−1.064%18% tgt—000%718%
Tank DellHOU · WR8.37.9+0.436%13% tgt—029%413%
Nico CollinsHOU · WR6.96.7+0.288%13% tgt—000%413%
John Metchie IIIHOU · WR4.03.3+0.743%6% tgt—000%26%
Mack HollinsATL · WR4.93.3+1.639%5% tgt—000%25%
Scotty MillerATL · WR3.03.3−0.323%5% tgt—000%25%
KhaDarel HodgeATL · WR2.12.3−0.248%3% car—013%13%
Cordarrelle PattersonATL · RB1.71.70.06%3% tgt—000%13%
Devin SingletaryHOU · RB0.01.7−1.729%3% tgt—000%13%
Keith SmithATL · RB3.81.7+2.1—3% tgt—000%13%
MyCole PruittATL · TE3.21.7+1.545%3% tgt—000%13%
Teagan QuitorianoHOU · TE3.21.7+1.540%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Texans 32 targets and 23 carries; Falcons 38 targets and 36 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

C.J. Stroud

HOU · QB · 14.2 pts on 15.3 expected

20 of 35 passing for 249 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 carry for 2 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.

Start/Sit: C.J. Stroud →

Desmond Ridder Ran hot

ATL · QB · 26.2 pts on 18.0 expected

28 of 37 passing for 329 yards, 1 touchdown; 4 carries for 10 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Dalton Schultz Strong role

HOU · TE · 19.5 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (31% of the team's), 7 catches for 65 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Dalton Schultz →

Robert Woods Unlucky

HOU · WR · 6.0 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (28% of the team's), 3 catches for 30 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Kyle Pitts Sr.

ATL · TE · 15.7 pts on 18.4 expected

11 targets (29% of the team's), 7 catches for 87 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.4 expected.

Drake London

ATL · WR · 14.7 pts on 15.4 expected

1 of 1 passing for 22 yards; 9 targets (24% of the team's), 6 catches for 78 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Drake London →

Tyler Allgeier Unlucky

ATL · RB · 6.0 pts on 12.1 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 17 carries (47% of the team's) for 40 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Tyler Allgeier →

Nico Collins

HOU · WR · 6.9 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for 39 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 6.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Nico Collins →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Houston Texans

  • Stock up: Nico Collins played 88% of the snaps, up from a 69% season average.
  • Stock up: John Metchie III played 43% of the snaps, up from a 22% season average.
  • Stock down: Tank Dell played 36% of the snaps, down from a 64% season average.

Atlanta Falcons

  • Stock up: KhaDarel Hodge played 48% of the snaps, up from a 18% season average.
  • Stock down: Mack Hollins played 39% of the snaps, down from a 71% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Texans defense and Falcons defense
Points allowed toTexans DFalcons D
QBs17.117.7
RBs20.318.3
WRs31.228.8
TEs13.913.8

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Atlanta opened at 50% win probability, fell as low as <1%, then rallied to win.

Falcons win probability

Falcons win probability by game minuteFalcons started at 50%, stood at 42% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +22Ridder 7-yd TD run41% → 63%Q1 6:48
  2. +48Ridder → Robinson, 6-yd TD21% → 69%Q4 12:12
  3. +16Koo 33-yd FG74% → 90%Q4 6:57
  4. −66Stroud → Schultz, 18-yd TD99% → 34%Q4 1:49
  5. +100Koo 37-yd FG<1% → >99%Q4 0:00

Swing in Falcons win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Texans vs Falcons
Houston TexansMeasureAtlanta Falcons
58Plays74
60%Pass rate51%
7.1Yds / dropback9.2
2.8Yds / carry2.7
4/13Third downs7/14

Efficiency edge Atlanta ran 16 more plays and gained 2.1 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • HOU Schultz 31% · Woods 28% · Collins 13%
  • ATL Pitts 29% · London 24% · Smith 18%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Texans vs Falcons
ResultHOUATL
Touchdowns12
Field goals42
Punts65
Turnovers02

HOU turnover edge: +2

  • The Texans opened the scoring on their first possession, a 6-play, 28-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Falcons drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
ATLQ1 15:00341:26Punt
HOUQ1 13:346282:56Field goal
ATLQ1 10:387753:50Touchdown
HOUQ1 6:484152:16Punt
ATLQ1 4:324192:23Punt
HOUQ1 2:097492:59Field goal
ATLQ2 14:10371:12Punt
HOUQ2 12:584231:46Punt
ATLQ2 11:127443:15Punt
HOUQ2 7:57351:22Punt
ATLQ2 6:359244:50Punt
HOUQ2 1:4510791:42Field goal
ATLQ2 0:03000:03End of half
HOUQ3 15:007313:19Punt
ATLQ3 11:413120:47Fumble
HOUQ3 10:54461:19Field goal
ATLQ3 9:358625:01Fumble
HOUQ3 4:34340:41Punt
ATLQ3 3:5313746:41Touchdown
HOUQ4 12:12381:00Punt
ATLQ4 11:129594:15Field goal
HOUQ4 6:5711755:08Touchdown
ATLQ4 1:4910561:49Field goal
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Texans vs Falcons Head-to-Head

The Texans and Falcons first met in 2003 and have played 6 times since.

All-time series
3–3Series tied, 6 meetings since 2003
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Texans win
53–322019
Largest Falcons win
48–212015

Since 2021

1–0 Falcons lead

1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. F = Falcons win, T = Texans win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

  • 2023 Wk 5 Texans at Falcons ATL 21 HOU 19 ATL W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Texans vs Falcons
TexansStatFalcons
10-7Record7-10
22.2Points per game18.9
342.4Yards per game334.3
5.4Yards per play5.2
20.8Points allowed per game21.9
330.7Yards allowed per game321.1

Texans and Falcons in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Texan or a Falcon, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Texans vs Falcons Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Texans vs Falcons Week 5 game?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Houston Texans 21–19 in Week 5 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on October 8, 2023. See the Falcons' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Texans vs Falcons?

The final score was Falcons 21, Texans 19. The Texans led 9–7 at halftime, and the second half went Texans 10, Falcons 14.

What happened in the Texans vs Falcons game?

Atlanta erased a 9–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Houston 14–10 after the break to win 21–19. The Falcons finished with a 447–313 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play. Desmond Ridder led all players with 28 of 37 passing for 329 yards and a touchdown, plus 4 carries for 10 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Falcons committed 2 turnovers, the Texans none.

What was the game-winning score in Texans vs Falcons?

Younghoe Koo's 37-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Falcons a 21–19 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Texans vs Falcons?

Desmond Ridder led the game with 26.2 PPR fantasy points, the QB6 of Week 5, on 28 of 37 passing for 329 yards and a touchdown, plus 4 carries for 10 rushing yards and a touchdown. Dalton Schultz was next with 19.5 (TE6).

Who led Texans vs Falcons in passing, rushing and receiving?

Desmond Ridder (ATL) led all passers with 28 of 37 for 329 yards and a touchdown. Dameon Pierce (HOU) led in rushing with 20 carries for 66 yards. Kyle Pitts (ATL) led in receiving with 7 catches for 87 yards.

How many fantasy points did Desmond Ridder score against the Texans?

Desmond Ridder scored 26.2 fantasy points against the Texans in Week 5 of the 2023 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 28 of 37 passing for 329 yards and a touchdown, plus 4 carries for 10 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Texans vs Falcons?

Desmond Ridder outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 26.2 PPR points on 18.0 xFP (+8.2). Robert Woods fell furthest short, with 6.0 points on 15.0 xFP (−9.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Texans vs Falcons?

Kyle Pitts Sr. had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 18.4 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 15.7. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Falcons come back to beat the Texans?

The Falcons' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in overtime. Younghoe Koo's 37-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Younghoe Koo's 37-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Texans vs Falcons?

The Texans won the turnover battle 2–0: the Falcons gave the ball away 2 times and the Texans not at all. The Falcons won the game anyway.

What was the turning point of Texans vs Falcons?

Younghoe Koo's 37-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Falcons' win probability from <1% to >99%.

What is the all-time Texans vs Falcons record?

The all-time series is tied 3–3 across 6 meetings since 2003.

When did the Texans and Falcons last play before this game?

Before Week 5 of 2023, they last met in the 2019 season on October 6, 2019, when the Texans beat the Falcons 53–32.