Game story
In Week 8 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-10-26, the Houston Texans took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 35–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Fitzpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with -6.78 total EPA, and -1.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Schaub (Houston Texans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.52 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (13:00) 19-K.Larson punts 49 yards to HOU 27, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 12-J.Jones for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Houston Texans | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +21.52 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 2 A. Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +13.47 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 3 T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.32 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 4 K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.89 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 5 D. Anderson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.57 EPA/play
- 6 C. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 7 A. Green · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.37 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 8 C. Benson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Schaub — HOU · Passing
M. Schaub posted the highest total EPA (+21.52) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Houston Texans's efficiency. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.64 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (2:03) 11-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at HOU 17 for -7 yards (90-M.Williams). FUMBLES (90-M.Williams), RECOVERED by HOU-91-A.Okoye at HOU 14. 91-A.Okoye to HOU 14 for no gain (11-R.Fitzpatrick).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — J. Jones
- Houston Texans — D. Anderson (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — S. Slaton
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 76 (Q1 58:00) — (13:00) 19-K.Larson punts 49 yards to HOU 27, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 12-J.Jones for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 57:42) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the HOU 26 (Q1 51:29) — (6:29) 17-S.Graham 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the CIN 6 (Q2 33:29) — (3:29) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 89-D.Anderson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 33:23) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the HOU 14 (Q2 30:54) — (:54) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q3 24:25) — (9:25) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 83-K.Walter for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 24:19) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the CIN 39 (Q3 21:41) — (6:41) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 83-K.Walter for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 21:30) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the CIN 20 (Q4 10:02) — (10:02) 20-S.Slaton left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 9:54) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 58:00) — (13:00) 19-K.Larson punts 49 yards to HOU 27, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 12-J.Jones for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q2 41:25) — (11:25) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 89-D.Anderson to HOU 36 for 22 yards (41-C.Ndukwe, 28-D.Jackson).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 44:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles up the middle to HOU 43 for 8 yards (54-Z.Diles, 59-D.Ryans).
- Houston Texans (Q2 30:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete deep right to 83-K.Walter (41-C.Ndukwe).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 44:00) — (14:00) PENALTY on CIN-79-S.Andrews, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at HOU 43 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 17:03) — (2:03) 11-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at HOU 17 for -7 yards (90-M.Williams). FUMBLES (90-M.Williams), RECOVERED by HOU-91-A.Okoye at HOU 14. 91-A.Okoye to HOU 14 for no gain (11-R.Fitzpatrick).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 58:00) — (13:00) 19-K.Larson punts 49 yards to HOU 27, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 12-J.Jones for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q3 21:41) — (6:41) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 83-K.Walter for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:27) — (3:27) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Robinson [51-C.Thompson] at HOU 36. 23-D.Robinson to HOU 36 for no gain (84-T.Houshmandzadeh). P
Quarterback report card
R.Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Fitzpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -1.5% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -6.78 total EPA
- M.Schaub (Houston Texans) · 30 dropbacks · 80.0% completion · +21.1% CPOE · +0.72 EPA/play · +21.52 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.174 | +0.218 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.4% | 51.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.161 | +0.717 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.079 | -0.032 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.218 | +0.174 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.1% | 48.6% |
By the numbers
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 8 drives, -12.54 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Houston Texans: 9 drives, +16.81 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Houston Texans leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Schaub (HOU) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 58:00 · HOU 76 · Score 0-6
(13:00) 19-K.Larson punts 49 yards to HOU 27, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 12-J.Jones for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 57:42 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 51:29 · HOU 26 · Score 3-7
(6:29) 17-S.Graham 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 33:29 · CIN 6 · Score 3-13
(3:29) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 89-D.Anderson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 33:23 · CIN 2 · Score 3-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 30:54 · HOU 14 · Score 6-14
(:54) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 24:25 · CIN 7 · Score 6-20
(9:25) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 83-K.Walter for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 24:19 · CIN 2 · Score 6-21
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 21:41 · CIN 39 · Score 6-27
(6:41) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 83-K.Walter for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 21:30 · CIN 2 · Score 6-28
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 10:02 · CIN 20 · Score 6-34
(10:02) 20-S.Slaton left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 9:54 · CIN 2 · Score 6-35
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Houston Texans?
The Houston Texans beat the Cincinnati Bengals 35-6 in Week 8, 2008 on 2008-10-26.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Houston Texans?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 6, Houston Texans 35 (CIN 6-35 HOU) in Week 8, 2008 on 2008-10-26.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Houston Texans 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Houston Texans 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Houston Texans 14; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Houston Texans 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Houston Texans 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — J. Jones (Q1 58:00) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Anderson (M. Schaub pass) (Q2 33:29) Houston Texans touchdown — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass) (Q3 24:25) Houston Texans touchdown — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass) (Q3 21:41) Houston Texans touchdown — S. Slaton (Q4 10:02) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q1 51:29, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 30:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Houston Texans?
R. Fitzpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals), 47.6% completion, -1.5% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -6.78 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 80.0% completion, +21.1% CPOE, +0.72 EPA per dropback, +21.52 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Houston Texans?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans) led the game in total EPA with +21.52 on passing plays. across 30 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.64 EPA): (2:03) 11-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at HOU 17 for -7 yards (90-M.Williams). FUMBLES (90-M.Williams), RECOVERED by HOU-91-A.Okoye at HOU 14. 91-A.Okoye to HOU 14 for no gain (11-R.Fitzpa. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.5%.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 0-7 Now 0-8 L
Houston Texans
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
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