Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 24–21 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 10–7 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Schaub
- Top passer
- M. Schaub
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:30) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 83-K.Walter for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [74-A.Kampman]. G…
- Game date
- 2008-12-07
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Green Bay Packers 24–21 on 2008-12-07. M. Schaub posted a game-high +14.72 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 7 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 24 |
 Green Bay Packers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(13:30) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 83-K.Walter for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [74-A.Kampman]. GB-36-N.Collins was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(5:12) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 86-D.Lee for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
(1:54) 3-K.Brown 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(11:57) 3-K.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(15:00) 25-R.Grant right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
(10:11) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 80-A.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Schaub pass to 80-A.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Green Bay challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 10:05.)
(6:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
(:04) 3-K.Brown 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
GBGreen Bay PackersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 13:30TD KWK. WalterPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 58
- Score
- 6-0
(13:30) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 83-K.Walter for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [74-A.Kampman]. GB-36-N.Collins was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 13:30XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 5:12TD DLD. LeePoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 20
- Score
- 7-6
(5:12) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 86-D.Lee for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 5:07XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 1:54FG Points+3
- Yard line
- GB 11
- Score
- 10-7
(1:54) 3-K.Brown 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 11:57FG Points+3
- Yard line
- GB 23
- Score
- 13-7
(11:57) 3-K.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 15:00TD Richie GrantPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 6
- Score
- 13-13
(15:00) 25-R.Grant right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 14:56XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 13-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 10:11TD Austin JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 11
- Score
- 19-14
(10:11) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 80-A.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 10:05Safety MSM. SchaubPoints+2
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 21-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Schaub pass to 80-A.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Green Bay challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 10:05.)
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 6:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- HOU 9
- Score
- 21-20
(6:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 5:56XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 21-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 0:04FG Points+3
- Yard line
- GB 22
- Score
- 24-21
(:04) 3-K.Brown 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +14.72 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +11.86 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
- 3Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 4D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 5Gary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play
- 6M. Turk · Houston Texans · Rushing · +3.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.60 EPA/play
- 7V. Leach · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 8D. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
M. Schaub — HOU · Passing
M. Schaub posted the highest total EPA (+14.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
M. Schaub's top snap (+5.44 EPA): (13:30) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 83-K.Walter for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [74-A.Kampman]. GB-36-N.Collins was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
Quarterback report card
M. Schaub led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 43 dropbacks · 65.1% completion · +11.3% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +14.72 total EPA
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +6.9% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.86 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.158 | +0.114 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.3% | 42.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.342 | +0.053 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.069 | +0.020 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.114 | -0.158 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.5% | 51.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Houston Texans +0.16, Green Bay Packers +0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.16 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.11 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +8.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Houston Texans: 12 drives, +14.11 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Lee (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Richie Grant
- Houston Texans — Austin Johnson (M. Schaub pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the GB 58 (Q1 13:30); Houston Texans added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 13:30) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the HOU 20 (Q2 5:12) — (5:12) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 86-D.Lee for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 5:07) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the GB 11 (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) 3-K.Brown 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the GB 23 (Q3 11:57) — (11:57) 3-K.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–11. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the HOU 6 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 25-R.Grant right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 14:56) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the GB 11 (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 80-A.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q4 10:05); Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the HOU 9 (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 5:56) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the GB 22 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 3-K.Brown 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 3-K.Brown 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 0:32) — (:32) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings to HOU 6 for 63 yards (35-J.Reeves, 31-B.Harrison).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 4:37) — (4:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 80-D.Driver to HOU 25 for 59 yards (31-B.Harrison).
- Houston Texans (Q1 13:30) — (13:30) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 83-K.Walter for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [74-A.Kampman]. GB-36-N.Collins was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- Houston Texans (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 80-A.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q1 13:30) — (13:30) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 83-K.Walter for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [74-A.Kampman]. GB-36-N.Collins was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- Houston Texans (Q3 1:56) — (1:56) 20-S.Slaton left tackle to GB 15 for 1 yard (96-M.Montgomery). FUMBLES (96-M.Montgomery), RECOVERED by GB-97-J.Jolly at GB 18. 97-J.Jolly to GB 21 for 3 yards (83-K.Walter).
- Houston Texans (Q2 5:59) — (5:59) 8-M.Schaub pass short right intended for 11-A.Davis INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams at HOU 28. 38-T.Williams to HOU 23 for 5 yards (11-A.Davis).
- Houston Texans (Q2 13:21) — (13:21) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 81-O.Daniels to GB 1 for 8 yards (55-D.Bishop). FUMBLES (55-D.Bishop), touched at GB 0, RECOVERED by GB-38-T.Williams at GB 3. 38-T.Williams to GB 3 for no gain
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 13:30 · GB 58 · Score 6-0
(13:30) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 83-K.Walter for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [74-A.Kampman]. GB-36-N.Collins was injured during the play. His return is Probable. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 13:30 · GB 2 · Score 7-0
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 5:12 · HOU 20 · Score 7-6
(5:12) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 86-D.Lee for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 5:07 · HOU 2 · Score 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 1:54 · GB 11 · Score 10-7
(1:54) 3-K.Brown 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 11:57 · GB 23 · Score 13-7
(11:57) 3-K.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · HOU 6 · Score 13-13
(15:00) 25-R.Grant right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · HOU 2 · Score 13-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 10:11 · GB 11 · Score 19-14
(10:11) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 80-A.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans Safety (+2) — Q4 10:05 · GB 2 · Score 21-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Schaub pass to 80-A.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Green Bay challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 10:05.) - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 6:00 · HOU 9 · Score 21-20
(6:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 5:56 · HOU 2 · Score 21-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · GB 22 · Score 24-21
(:04) 3-K.Brown 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
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.
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Schaub (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Green Bay Packers on 2008-12-07?
The Houston Texans beat the Green Bay Packers 24-21 in Week 14, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Houston Texans 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: Houston Texans 3, Green Bay Packers 7; Q3: Houston Texans 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Houston Texans 11, Green Bay Packers 14; Final: Houston Texans 24, Green Bay Packers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Green Bay Packers?
Houston Texans touchdown — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass) (Q1 13:30) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Lee (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 5:12) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (Q4 15:00) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Johnson (M. Schaub pass) (Q4 10:11) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 6:00) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 1:54, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q3 11:57, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Green Bay Packers?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 65.1% completion, +11.3% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +14.72 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 54.3% completion, +6.9% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.86 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Green Bay Packers?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.72 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+5.44 EPA): (13:30) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 83-K.Walter for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [74-A.Kampman]. GB-36-N.Collins was injured during the play. His return is Probable..
Was Houston Texans vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Houston Texans won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
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