Final2022 Week 11

Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX

Washington Commanders vs Houston Texans, Week 11 2022

Washington Commanders

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23

Houston Texans

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10

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Commanders7130323
Texans003710

WAS 23HOU 10 Final

  • Passing leader

    Taylor Heinicke

    WAS · QB

    7.8PPR pts

    15/27, 191 YDS

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Antonio Gibson

    WAS · RB

    13.3PPR pts

    18 ATT, 72 YDS, 3 REC, 31 REC YDS

  • Texans leader

    Davis Mills

    HOU · QB

    11.8PPR pts

    19/33, 169 YDS, 2 INT, 1 RUSH TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Kendall Fuller

    WAS

    1 INT, 1 TD, 4 TKL

Commanders 23, Texans 10: Washington beats Houston

Washington led 20–0 at halftime and won 23–10, though Houston took the second half 10–3. The Commanders finished with a 344–148 edge in total offense and averaged 5.1 yards per play.

Houston didn't get on the board until the third quarter.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Texans went 2-for-13 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Commanders kept the ball for 34:56 and finished without a giveaway.

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Key advantages

  • +2.4 yards/play WAS 5.1 · HOU 2.7
  • +2 turnover margin WAS 0 turnovers
  • +196 total yards WAS 344 · HOU 148

Game Highlights

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Why the Commanders Won

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

Team stats comparison, Commanders vs Texans
CommandersStatTexans
5.1Yards per play2.7
0Turnovers2
344Total yards148
Other team stats
67Plays54
23%Third-down conversion15%
34:56Time of possession25:04

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Commanders vs Texans
TimeTeamPlayWASHOU
1st quarter
13:16WASKendall Fuller 37-yard interception return TD Takes leadJoey Slye XP70
2nd quarter
11:44WASCurtis Samuel 10-yard TD run Extends leadJoey Slye XP140
4:53WASJoey Slye 25-yard FG Extends lead170
0:07WASJoey Slye 24-yard FG Extends lead200
3rd quarter
9:53HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 29-yard FG203
4th quarter
12:08WASJoey Slye 44-yard FG Extends lead233
3:19HOUDavis Mills 4-yard TD runKa'imi Fairbairn XP2310

Fantasy Points: Commanders vs Texans, Week 11 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Antonio GibsonWASRB13.3 PTSRB17
  2. Davis MillsHOUQB11.8 PTSQB19
  3. Logan ThomasWASTE11.5 PTSTE8
  4. Brandin CooksHOUWR10.0 PTSWR39

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Taylor HeinickeWASQB7.8QB2415/271910032077.9
Davis MillsHOUQB11.8QB1919/3316902510146.1Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Antonio GibsonWASRB13.3RB17RB1872033310
Logan ThomasWASTE11.5TE8TE———65650
Brandin CooksHOUWR10.0WR39WR———63700Start/Sit →
Curtis SamuelWASWR9.8WR40WR218121100
Nico CollinsHOUWR9.8WR41WR———75480Start/Sit →
Terry McLaurinWASWR9.6WR43WR11074550Start/Sit →
Chris MooreHOUWR7.3WR48WR13075200Start/Sit →
Brian RobinsonWASRB5.7RB38RB15570————
Dameon PierceHOURB3.7RB45RB10803290Start/Sit →
Jordan AkinsHOUTE2.8TE34TE———3280
Cam SimsWASWR2.7WR81WR———11170
Jahan DotsonWASWR2.6WR82WR13021130Start/Sit →
O.J. HowardHOUTE1.9TE39TE———3190
Dare OgunbowaleHOURB1.5RB58RB———1150Start/Sit →
Phillip DorsettHOUWR0.0—WR———1000
John BatesWASTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →
Cole TurnerWASTE0.0—TE———1000
Teagan QuitorianoHOUTE0.0—TE———1000

Fantasy Usage

Washington Commanders

Snap Share

  1. Terry McLaurinWR49 snaps72%
  2. Logan ThomasTE46 snaps68%
  3. Antonio GibsonRB46 snaps68%
  4. Jahan DotsonWR45 snaps66%
  5. Curtis SamuelWR41 snaps60%

Target Share23 targets

  1. Terry McLaurin30%, 7 targets
  2. Logan Thomas26%, 6 targets
  3. Antonio Gibson13%, 3 targets
  4. Curtis Samuel9%, 2 targets
  5. Jahan Dotson9%, 2 targets
  6. Other13%, 3 targets

Carry Share40 carries

  1. Antonio Gibson45%, 18 carries
  2. Brian Robinson38%, 15 carries
  3. Taylor Heinicke8%, 3 carries
  4. Curtis Samuel5%, 2 carries
  5. Terry McLaurin3%, 1 carries
  6. Other3%, 1 carries

Houston Texans

Snap Share

  1. Nico CollinsWR48 snaps86%
  2. Brandin CooksWR45 snaps80%
  3. Dameon PierceRB43 snaps77%
  4. Teagan QuitorianoTE37 snaps66%
  5. Chris MooreWR33 snaps59%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Chris Moore22%, 7 targets
  2. Nico Collins22%, 7 targets
  3. Brandin Cooks19%, 6 targets
  4. O.J. Howard9%, 3 targets
  5. Jordan Akins9%, 3 targets
  6. Other19%, 6 targets

Carry Share16 carries

  1. Dameon Pierce63%, 10 carries
  2. Davis Mills31%, 5 carries
  3. Chris Moore6%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Nico CollinsHOUWR4886%722%0
Brandin CooksHOUWR4580%619%0
Dameon PierceHOURB4377%39%10
Terry McLaurinWASWR4972%730%1
Logan ThomasWASTE4668%626%0
Antonio GibsonWASRB4668%313%18
Jahan DotsonWASWR4566%29%1
Teagan QuitorianoHOUTE3766%13%0
Curtis SamuelWASWR4160%29%2
Chris MooreHOUWR3359%722%1
John BatesWASTE3551%14%0
Jordan AkinsHOUTE2646%39%0
Cole TurnerWASTE2638%14%0
Brian RobinsonWASRB2334%00%15
Cam SimsWASWR1826%14%0
Phillip DorsettHOUWR1425%13%0
O.J. HowardHOUTE1425%39%0
Rex BurkheadHOURB916%00%0
Troy HairstonHOURB713%00%0
Dyami BrownWASWR69%00%0
Dax MilneWASWR57%00%0
Dare OgunbowaleHOURB47%13%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+5.2Curtis Samuel9.8 PTS vs 4.6 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−7.7Dameon Pierce3.7 PTS vs 11.4 xFP
  • Highest expected volume17.2 xFPDavis Mills11.8 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Davis MillsHOU · QB11.817.2−5.4100%33 att—33531%00%
Antonio GibsonWAS · RB13.316.6−3.368%45% car—01845%313%
Taylor HeinickeWAS · QB7.813.4−5.6100%27 att—2738%00%
Chris MooreHOU · WR7.312.3−5.059%22% tgt—016%722%
Terry McLaurinWAS · WR9.612.3−2.772%30% tgt—013%730%
Nico CollinsHOU · WR9.811.7−1.986%22% tgt—000%722%
Dameon PierceHOU · RB3.711.4−7.777%63% car—01063%39%
Brandin CooksHOU · WR10.010.00.080%19% tgt—000%619%
Logan ThomasWAS · TE11.510.0+1.568%26% tgt—000%626%
Brian Robinson Jr.WAS · RB5.79.7−4.034%38% car—01538%00%
Jordan AkinsHOU · TE2.85.0−2.246%9% tgt—000%39%
O.J. HowardHOU · TE1.95.0−3.125%9% tgt—000%39%
Curtis SamuelWAS · WR9.84.6+5.260%9% tgt—025%29%
Jahan DotsonWAS · WR2.64.0−1.466%9% tgt—013%29%
Cam SimsWAS · WR2.71.7+1.026%4% tgt—000%14%
Cole TurnerWAS · TE0.01.7−1.738%4% tgt—000%14%
Dare OgunbowaleHOU · RB1.51.7−0.27%3% tgt—000%13%
John BatesWAS · TE0.01.7−1.751%4% tgt—000%14%
Phillip Dorsett IIHOU · WR0.01.7−1.725%3% tgt—000%13%
Teagan QuitorianoHOU · TE0.01.7−1.766%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Commanders 23 targets and 40 carries; Texans 32 targets and 16 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 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Taylor Heinicke Unlucky

WAS · QB · 7.8 pts on 13.4 expected

15 of 27 passing for 191 yards; 3 carries for 2 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Davis Mills Unlucky

HOU · QB · 11.8 pts on 17.2 expected

19 of 33 passing for 169 yards, 2 interceptions; 5 carries for 10 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Davis Mills →

Antonio Gibson

WAS · RB · 13.3 pts on 16.6 expected

3 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for 31 yards; 18 carries (45% of the team's) for 72 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.6 expected.

Terry McLaurin Volume, no payoff

WAS · WR · 9.6 pts on 12.3 expected

7 targets (30% of the team's), 4 catches for 55 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 1 yard.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Terry McLaurin →

Chris Moore Unlucky

HOU · WR · 7.3 pts on 12.3 expected

7 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 20 yards; 1 carry (6% of the team's) for 3 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Chris Moore →

Nico Collins

HOU · WR · 9.8 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 48 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Nico Collins →

Dameon Pierce Volume, no payoff

HOU · RB · 3.7 pts on 11.4 expected

3 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 9 yards; 10 carries (63% of the team's) for 8 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Dameon Pierce →

Curtis Samuel Ran hot

WAS · WR · 9.8 pts on 4.6 expected

2 targets (9% of the team's), 1 catch for 10 yards; 2 carries (5% of the team's) for 18 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 4.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Washington Commanders

  • Stock up: Antonio Gibson played 68% of the snaps, up from a 44% season average.
  • Stock down: Terry McLaurin played 72% of the snaps, down from a 93% season average.
  • Stock down: Curtis Samuel played 60% of the snaps, down from a 79% season average.

Houston Texans

  • Stock up: Nico Collins played 86% of the snaps, up from a 69% season average.
  • Stock up: Teagan Quitoriano played 66% of the snaps, up from a 36% season average.
  • Stock down: O.J. Howard played 25% of the snaps, down from a 47% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Commanders defense and Texans defense
Points allowed toCommanders DTexans D
QBs16.613.6
RBs17.230.7
WRs32.125.7
TEs9.111.6

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

How the Game Swung

Houston opened at 41% win probability and fell below 2% before halftime.

Texans win probability

Texans win probability by game minuteTexans started at 41%, stood at 1% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −19Fuller 37-yd pick-six41% → 23%Q1 13:16
  2. −13Samuel 10-yd TD run21% → 8%Q2 11:44
  3. −3Slye 25-yd FG6% → 3%Q2 4:53
  4. −1Slye 24-yd FG3% → 1%Q2 0:07
  5. +1Fairbairn 29-yd FG1% → 2%Q3 9:53

Swing in Texans win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Commanders vs Texans
Washington CommandersMeasureHouston Texans
67Plays54
40%Pass rate70%
7.1Yds / dropback3.3
3.8Yds / carry1.3
3/13Third downs2/13

Efficiency edge Washington ran 13 more plays and gained 3.8 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • WAS McLaurin 30% · Thomas 26% · Gibson 13%
  • HOU Moore 22% · Collins 22% · Cooks 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Commanders vs Texans
ResultWASHOU
Touchdowns11
Field goals31
Punts56
Turnovers02

WAS turnover edge: +2

  • The Commanders opened the scoring on their fourth possession, a 9-play, 85-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
WASQ1 15:00311:09Punt
HOUQ1 13:51200:35Interception
HOUQ1 13:163-41:38Punt
WASQ1 11:38341:35Punt
HOUQ1 10:03391:35Punt
WASQ1 8:287363:35Punt
HOUQ1 4:53642:58Punt
WASQ1 1:559855:11Touchdown
HOUQ2 11:443-112:01Punt
WASQ2 9:4310544:50Field goal
HOUQ2 4:533-21:53Punt
WASQ2 3:0011612:53Field goal
HOUQ2 0:071-10:07End of half
HOUQ3 15:0011645:07Field goal
WASQ3 9:536153:27Punt
HOUQ3 6:26632:47Punt
WASQ3 3:3910206:31Field goal
HOUQ4 12:086272:03Interception
WASQ4 10:054112:26Punt
HOUQ4 7:3911554:20Touchdown
WASQ4 3:197383:19End of game
About these numbers

The Commanders' interception touchdown is counted as a Texans interception, not as a Commanders possession. 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.

Commanders vs Texans Head-to-Head

The Commanders and Texans first met in 2002 and have played 6 times since.

All-time series
3–3Series tied, 6 meetings since 2002
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Commanders win
31–152006
Largest Texans win
17–62014

Since 2021

1–0 Commanders lead

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

Oldest to newest. C = Commanders win, T = Texans win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 14 Texans at Commanders Upcoming

Recent Meetings

  • 2022 Wk 11 Commanders at Texans WAS 23 HOU 10 WAS W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Commanders vs Texans
CommandersStatTexans
8-8-1Record3-13-1
18.9Points per game17.0
330.3Yards per game283.5
4.9Yards per play4.7
20.2Points allowed per game24.7
304.6Yards allowed per game379.5

Commanders vs Texans Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
WAS −3Commanders covered by 10
Total
41Under: 33 points scored (by 8)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Commanders22.023+1.0
Texans19.010−9.0

The Commanders beat their implied total and the Texans fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Washington Commanders

Against the spread
6–4–1
Over/under
4–7
ATS as favorite
3–2
ATS as underdog
3–2–1
ATS on the road
4–2

Houston Texans

Against the spread
4–5–1
Over/under
4–6
ATS as underdog
4–5–1
ATS at home
2–3

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Commanders vs Texans Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 14 in Washington. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Commanders vs Texans Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Commanders vs Texans Week 11 game?

The Washington Commanders beat the Houston Texans 23–10 in Week 11 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX, on November 20, 2022. See the Commanders' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Commanders vs Texans?

The final score was Commanders 23, Texans 10. The Commanders led 20–0 at halftime, and the second half went Commanders 3, Texans 10.

What happened in the Commanders vs Texans game?

Washington led 20–0 at halftime and won 23–10, though Houston took the second half 10–3. The Commanders finished with a 344–148 edge in total offense and averaged 5.1 yards per play. Antonio Gibson led all players with 3 catches for 31 yards, plus 18 carries for 72 rushing yards. The Texans committed 2 turnovers, the Commanders none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Commanders vs Texans?

Antonio Gibson led the game with 13.3 PPR fantasy points, the RB17 of Week 11, on 3 catches for 31 yards, plus 18 carries for 72 rushing yards. Davis Mills was next with 11.8 (QB19).

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

Taylor Heinicke (WAS) led all passers with 15 of 27 for 191 yards. Antonio Gibson (WAS) led in rushing with 18 carries for 72 yards. Brandin Cooks (HOU) led in receiving with 3 catches for 70 yards.

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

Curtis Samuel outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 9.8 PPR points on 4.6 xFP (+5.2). Dameon Pierce fell furthest short, with 3.7 points on 11.4 xFP (−7.7). 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 Commanders vs Texans?

Davis Mills had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 17.2 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 11.8. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Commanders beat the Texans?

The Commanders beat the Texans 23–10 because they averaged 5.1 yards per play to 2.7, won the turnover battle 2–0, and outgained them 344–148.

Which team won the turnover battle in Commanders vs Texans?

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

What is the all-time Commanders vs Texans record?

The all-time series is tied 3–3 across 6 meetings since 2002.

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

Before Week 11 of 2022, they last met in the 2018 season on November 18, 2018, when the Texans beat the Commanders 23–21.

What was the closing spread for Commanders vs Texans?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Commanders −3, making the Washington Commanders 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 41. That implied about 22.0 points for the Commanders and 19.0 for the Texans.

Did Commanders vs Texans go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 41, and the teams combined for 33 points, 8 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Commanders vs Texans?

The Commanders covered by 10 against the closing line of Commanders −3. The final margin was 13 points.