Final2024 Week 4

Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans, Week 4 2024

Jacksonville Jaguars

Away

20

Houston Texans

HomeWon

24

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Jaguars1037020
Texans7100724

JAX 20HOU 24 Final

  • Passing leader

    C.J. Stroud

    HOU · QB

    23.5PPR pts

    27/40, 345 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Nico Collins

    HOU · WR

    33.1PPR pts

    12 REC, 151 YDS, 1 TD

  • Jaguars leader

    Brian Thomas Jr.

    JAX · WR

    21.9PPR pts

    6 REC, 86 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Eric Murray

    HOU

    1 SACK, 4 TKL

Texans 24, Jaguars 20: Houston rallies in the fourth quarter

Houston led 17–13 at halftime to win 24–20. The Texans finished with a 435–313 edge in total offense and averaged 6.4 yards per play.

The Jaguars went 4-for-12 on third down, while the Texans kept the ball for 33:17.

The two teams meet again in Week 6 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +1.0 yards/play HOU 6.4 · JAX 5.4
  • +122 total yards HOU 435 · JAX 313
  • +21% third-down rate HOU 54% · JAX 33%

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Why the Texans Won

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

Team stats comparison, Jaguars vs Texans
JaguarsStatTexans
5.4Yards per play6.4
313Total yards435
33%Third-down conversion54%
Other team stats
58Plays68
0Turnovers1
26:43Time of possession33:17

Scoring Summary

The Texans scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Jaguars scored two touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Jaguars vs Texans
TimeTeamPlayJAXHOU
1st quarter
12:44JAXTrevor Lawrence → Brian Thomas Jr., 2-yard TD Takes leadCam Little XP70
7:23HOUStefon Diggs 6-yard TD run Ties gameKa'imi Fairbairn XP77
2:41JAXCam Little 41-yard FG Takes lead107
2nd quarter
7:19HOUC.J. Stroud → Nico Collins, 3-yard TD Takes leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP1014
3:49JAXCam Little 52-yard FG1314
0:03HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 30-yard FG Extends lead1317
3rd quarter
6:16JAXTrevor Lawrence → Christian Kirk, 8-yard TD Takes leadCam Little XP2017
4th quarter
0:18HOUC.J. Stroud → Dare Ogunbowale, 1-yard TD Game winnerKa'imi Fairbairn XP2024

Fantasy Points: Jaguars vs Texans, Week 4 2024

Fantasy leaders

  1. Nico CollinsHOUWR33.1 PTSWR1
  2. C.J. StroudHOUQB23.5 PTSQB7
  3. Brian ThomasJAXWR21.9 PTSWR9
  4. Christian KirkJAXWR19.1 PTSWR14

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
C.J. StroudHOUQB23.5QB727/40345203170110.9Start/Sit →
Trevor LawrenceJAXQB14.8QB1618/331692035089.1Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Nico CollinsHOUWR33.1WR1WR———15121511Start/Sit →
Brian ThomasJAXWR21.9WR9WR113096861
Christian KirkJAXWR19.1WR14WR———127611
Stefon DiggsHOUWR18.5WR15WR16195690Start/Sit →
Dare OgunbowaleHOURB15.4RB19RB27044471Start/Sit →
Tank BigsbyJAXRB9.0RB35RB7900————Start/Sit →
Travis EtienneJAXRB7.0RB41RB1150021100
Dalton SchultzHOUTE6.4TE20TE———53340Start/Sit →
Cam AkersHOURB5.3RB48RB13530————
Brenton StrangeJAXTE4.9TE25TE———33190Start/Sit →
Cade StoverHOUTE3.7TE30TE———11270Start/Sit →
Robert WoodsHOUWR2.0WR94WR———31100
J.J. TaylorHOURB1.8RB63RB61801000
John MetchieHOUWR1.7WR102WR———1170
Gabe DavisJAXWR0.8WR112WR———51-20
D'Ernest JohnsonJAXRB0.0—RB200————
Luke FarrellJAXTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →
Steven SimsHOUWR-2.0—WR100————

Fantasy Usage

Jacksonville Jaguars

Snap Share

  1. Gabe DavisWR46 snaps79%
  2. Christian KirkWR45 snaps78%
  3. Brian ThomasWR44 snaps76%
  4. Brenton StrangeTE42 snaps72%
  5. Travis EtienneRB30 snaps52%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Christian Kirk38%, 12 targets
  2. Brian Thomas28%, 9 targets
  3. Gabe Davis16%, 5 targets
  4. Brenton Strange9%, 3 targets
  5. Travis Etienne6%, 2 targets
  6. Other3%, 1 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. Travis Etienne46%, 11 carries
  2. Tank Bigsby29%, 7 carries
  3. Trevor Lawrence13%, 3 carries
  4. D'Ernest Johnson8%, 2 carries
  5. Brian Thomas4%, 1 carries

Houston Texans

Snap Share

  1. Dalton SchultzTE65 snaps87%
  2. Nico CollinsWR63 snaps84%
  3. Stefon DiggsWR62 snaps83%
  4. Robert WoodsWR54 snaps72%
  5. Cam AkersRB30 snaps40%

Target Share39 targets

  1. Nico Collins38%, 15 targets
  2. Stefon Diggs23%, 9 targets
  3. Dalton Schultz13%, 5 targets
  4. Dare Ogunbowale10%, 4 targets
  5. Robert Woods8%, 3 targets
  6. Other8%, 3 targets

Carry Share26 carries

  1. Cam Akers50%, 13 carries
  2. J.J. Taylor23%, 6 carries
  3. C.J. Stroud12%, 3 carries
  4. Dare Ogunbowale8%, 2 carries
  5. Stefon Diggs4%, 1 carries
  6. Other4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Dalton SchultzHOUTE6587%513%0
Nico CollinsHOUWR6384%1538%0
Stefon DiggsHOUWR6283%923%1
Gabe DavisJAXWR4679%516%0
Christian KirkJAXWR4578%1238%0
Brian ThomasJAXWR4476%928%1
Brenton StrangeJAXTE4272%39%0
Robert WoodsHOUWR5472%38%0
Travis EtienneJAXRB3052%26%11
Luke FarrellJAXTE2747%13%0
Cam AkersHOURB3040%00%13
Dare OgunbowaleHOURB2939%410%2
Cade StoverHOUTE2432%13%0
Tank BigsbyJAXRB1729%00%7
Parker WashingtonJAXWR1424%00%0
J.J. TaylorHOURB1621%13%6
D'Ernest JohnsonJAXRB1221%00%2
Xavier HutchinsonHOUWR1317%00%0
John MetchieHOUWR912%13%0
Devin DuvernayJAXWR610%00%0
Tim JonesJAXWR59%00%0
British BrooksHOURB68%00%0
Josiah DeguaraJAXTE23%00%0
Steven SimsHOUWR23%00%1

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+7.4Nico Collins33.1 PTS vs 25.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−7.8Gabe Davis0.8 PTS vs 8.6 xFP
  • Highest expected volume25.7 xFPNico Collins33.1 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Nico CollinsHOU · WR33.125.7+7.484%38% tgt—000%1538%
Christian KirkJAX · WR19.120.6−1.578%38% tgt—000%1238%
C.J. StroudHOU · QB23.519.7+3.8100%40 att—40312%00%
Trevor LawrenceJAX · QB14.816.6−1.8100%33 att—33313%00%
Brian Thomas Jr.JAX · WR21.916.1+5.876%28% tgt—014%928%
Stefon DiggsHOU · WR18.516.1+2.483%23% tgt—014%923%
Travis Etienne Jr.JAX · RB7.010.6−3.652%46% car—01146%26%
Dalton SchultzHOU · TE6.48.6−2.287%13% tgt—000%513%
Gabe DavisJAX · WR0.88.6−7.879%16% tgt—000%516%
Cam AkersHOU · RB5.38.5−3.240%50% car—01350%00%
Dare OgunbowaleHOU · RB15.48.2+7.239%10% tgt—028%410%
J.J. TaylorHOU · RB1.85.6−3.821%23% car—0623%13%
Brenton StrangeJAX · TE4.95.1−0.272%9% tgt—000%39%
Robert WoodsHOU · WR2.05.1−3.172%8% tgt—000%38%
Tank BigsbyJAX · RB9.04.6+4.429%29% car—0729%00%
Cade StoverHOU · TE3.71.7+2.032%3% tgt—000%13%
John Metchie IIIHOU · WR1.71.70.012%3% tgt—000%13%
Luke FarrellJAX · TE0.01.7−1.747%3% tgt—000%13%
D'Ernest JohnsonJAX · RB0.01.3−1.321%8% car—028%00%
Steven SimsHOU · WR-2.00.7−2.73%4% car—014%00%

Team totals: Jaguars 32 targets and 24 carries; Texans 39 targets and 26 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 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Trevor Lawrence

JAX · QB · 14.8 pts on 16.6 expected

18 of 33 passing for 169 yards, 2 touchdowns; 3 carries for 5 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Trevor Lawrence →

C.J. Stroud

HOU · QB · 23.5 pts on 19.7 expected

27 of 40 passing for 345 yards, 2 touchdowns; 3 carries for 17 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.7 expected.

Start/Sit: C.J. Stroud →

Christian Kirk Volume, no payoff

JAX · WR · 19.1 pts on 20.6 expected

12 targets (38% of the team's), 7 catches for 61 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.6 expected.

Brian Thomas Jr. Ran hot

JAX · WR · 21.9 pts on 16.1 expected

9 targets (28% of the team's), 6 catches for 86 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 13 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Nico Collins Ran hot

HOU · WR · 33.1 pts on 25.7 expected

15 targets (38% of the team's), 12 catches for 151 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 25.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Nico Collins →

Stefon Diggs

HOU · WR · 18.5 pts on 16.1 expected

9 targets (23% of the team's), 5 catches for 69 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 6 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.1 expected.

Start/Sit: Stefon Diggs →

Gabe Davis Unlucky

JAX · WR · 0.8 pts on 8.6 expected

5 targets (16% of the team's), 1 catch for -2 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Dare Ogunbowale Ran hot

HOU · RB · 15.4 pts on 8.2 expected

4 targets (10% of the team's), 4 catches for 47 yards and 1 touchdown; 2 carries (8% of the team's) for 7 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Dare Ogunbowale →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Stock down: Travis Etienne Jr. played 52% of the snaps, down from a 70% season average.

Houston Texans

  • Stock up: Robert Woods played 72% of the snaps, up from a 16% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Jaguars defense and Texans defense
Points allowed toJaguars DTexans D
QBs20.317.7
RBs26.818.7
WRs36.433.1
TEs13.511.2

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

How the Game Swung

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

Texans win probability

Texans win probability by game minuteTexans started at 50%, stood at 66% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −20Lawrence → Thomas, 2-yd TD50% → 30%Q1 12:44
  2. +21Diggs 6-yd TD run29% → 50%Q1 7:23
  3. +26Stroud → Collins, 3-yd TD39% → 65%Q2 7:19
  4. −34Lawrence → Kirk, 8-yd TD69% → 35%Q3 6:16
  5. +100Stroud → Ogunbowale, 1-yd TD<1% → >99%Q4 0:18

Swing in Texans win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Jaguars vs Texans
Jacksonville JaguarsMeasureHouston Texans
58Plays68
59%Pass rate62%
4.6Yds / dropback8.0
6.6Yds / carry3.9
4/12Third downs7/13

Efficiency edge Houston ran 10 more plays and gained 3.4 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • JAX Kirk 38% · Thomas 28% · Davis 16%
  • HOU Collins 38% · Diggs 23% · Schultz 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Jaguars vs Texans
ResultJAXHOU
Touchdowns23
Field goals21
Punts56
Turnovers00
Turnovers on downs10
  • The Jaguars opened the scoring on their second possession, a 1-play, 2-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Texans scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
JAXQ1 15:005152:12Punt
JAXQ1 12:48120:04Touchdown
HOUQ1 12:449705:21Touchdown
JAXQ1 7:239544:42Field goal
HOUQ1 2:414282:23Punt
JAXQ1 0:18360:32Punt
HOUQ2 14:4612747:27Touchdown
JAXQ2 7:197393:30Field goal
HOUQ2 3:4911593:46Field goal
JAXQ2 0:031-10:03End of half
HOUQ3 15:00340:59Punt
JAXQ3 14:017162:53Punt
HOUQ3 11:08330:52Punt
JAXQ3 10:167744:00Touchdown
HOUQ3 6:164171:44Punt
JAXQ3 4:329874:35Downs
HOUQ4 14:579436:26Punt
JAXQ4 8:316192:57Punt
HOUQ4 5:34581:43Punt
JAXQ4 3:51310:57Punt
HOUQ4 2:549692:36Touchdown
JAXQ4 0:182-90:18End of game
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.

Jaguars vs Texans Head-to-Head

The Jaguars and Texans first met in 2002 and have played 48 times since. They have been AFC South rivals since 2002.

All-time series
32–16Texans lead, 48 meetings since 2002
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Jaguars win
45–72017
Largest Texans win
30–62015

Since 2021

7–3 Texans lead

10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. T = Texans win, J = Jaguars win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 6 Texans vs Jaguars Upcoming
  • Week 15 Jaguars at Texans Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Jaguars vs Texans
JaguarsStatTexans
4-13Record10-7
18.8Points per game21.9
306.2Yards per game319.7
5.2Yards per play5.1
25.6Points allowed per game21.9
389.9Yards allowed per game315.0

Jaguars vs Texans Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 6 in London and Week 15 in Houston. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2024 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Jaguars vs Texans Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Jaguars vs Texans Week 4 game?

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24–20 in Week 4 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX, on September 29, 2024. See the Texans' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Jaguars vs Texans?

The final score was Texans 24, Jaguars 20. The Texans led 17–13 at halftime, and the second half went Jaguars 7, Texans 7.

What happened in the Jaguars vs Texans game?

Houston led 17–13 at halftime to win 24–20. The Texans finished with a 435–313 edge in total offense and averaged 6.4 yards per play. Nico Collins led all players with 12 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown. The Texans committed 1 turnover, the Jaguars none.

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

C.J. Stroud's 1-yard touchdown pass to Dare Ogunbowale with 0:18 left in the fourth quarter gave the Texans a 24–20 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Jaguars vs Texans?

Nico Collins led the game with 33.1 PPR fantasy points, the WR1 of Week 4, on 12 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown. C.J. Stroud was next with 23.5 (QB7). See Nico Collins's 2024 game log.

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

C.J. Stroud (HOU) led all passers with 27 of 40 for 345 yards and 2 touchdowns. Tank Bigsby (JAX) led in rushing with 7 carries for 90 yards. Nico Collins (HOU) led in receiving with 12 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Nico Collins score against the Jaguars?

Nico Collins scored 33.1 points in PPR leagues, 27.1 in half-PPR and 21.1 in standard scoring against the Jaguars in Week 4 of the 2024 season, on 12 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown. He drew 38% of his team's targets.

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

Nico Collins outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 33.1 PPR points on 25.7 xFP (+7.4). Gabe Davis fell furthest short, with 0.8 points on 8.6 xFP (−7.8). 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 Jaguars vs Texans?

Nico Collins had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 25.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 33.1. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Texans come back to beat the Jaguars?

The Texans' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. C.J. Stroud's 1-yard touchdown pass to Dare Ogunbowale in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. C.J. Stroud's 1-yard touchdown pass to Dare Ogunbowale then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Jaguars vs Texans?

The Jaguars won the turnover battle 1–0: the Texans gave the ball away 1 time and the Jaguars not at all. The Texans won the game anyway.

What was the turning point of Jaguars vs Texans?

C.J. Stroud's 1-yard touchdown pass to Dare Ogunbowale with 0:18 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Texans' win probability from <1% to >99%.

What is the all-time Jaguars vs Texans record?

The Texans lead the all-time series 32–16 across 48 meetings since 2002.

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

Before Week 4 of 2024, they last met in the 2023 season on November 26, 2023, when the Jaguars beat the Texans 24–21.

What is the Jaguars vs Texans record since 2021?

The Texans lead 7–3 across 10 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.