Game story
In Week 11 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-11-21, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Houston Texans, pulling away with a 16–13 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +4.82 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Driver (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.05 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+21.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (:04) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Houston Texans | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +9.05 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 2 A. Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +8.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 3 J. Walker · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.03 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 4 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +4.82 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 5 R. Ferguson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 6 B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 7 D. Carr · Houston Texans · Rushing · +2.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 8 D. Armstrong · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Driver — GB · Receiving
D. Driver posted the highest total EPA (+9.05) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.90 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.07 EPA) came from Houston Texans: (7:52) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson ran ob at GB 6 for 49 yards (24-J.Thomas). (48 yards after catch.)
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — D. Davis (D. Carr pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (B. Favre pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
- Houston Texans — K. Brown
- Houston Texans — K. Brown
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 13–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the HOU 5 (Q2 39:24) — (9:24) 8-R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q2 37:41) — (7:41) 8-D.Carr pass to 37-D.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 37:23) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the GB 28 (Q2 31:52) — (1:52) 3-K.Brown 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. (Kick was spotted in the center of the field.); Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the GB 22 (Q2 30:21) — (:21) 3-K.Brown 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. (Kick was spotted on the left hash.).
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the HOU 24 (Q4 12:35) — (12:35) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 12:28) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the HOU 21 (Q4 7:59) — (7:59) 8-R.Longwell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker. (Kick was spotted on the right hash.); Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the HOU 28 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver to HOU 28 for 12 yards (23-D.Robinson).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 41:37) — (11:37) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver to HOU 10 for 50 yards (42-M.Coleman). (2 yards after catch.)
- Houston Texans (Q2 37:52) — (7:52) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson ran ob at GB 6 for 49 yards (24-J.Thomas). (48 yards after catch.)
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 4:14) — (4:14) 4-B.Favre right end ran ob at 50 for 17 yards (29-M.McCree).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Houston Texans (Q2 37:52) — (7:52) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson ran ob at GB 6 for 49 yards (24-J.Thomas). (48 yards after catch.)
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 24:12) — (9:12) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Glenn at HOU 16. 31-A.Glenn to HOU 16 for no gain (84-J.Walker).
- Houston Texans (Q1 49:18) — (4:18) 3-K.Brown 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. (Kick was spotted on left hash.)
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 41:37) — (11:37) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver to HOU 10 for 50 yards (42-M.Coleman). (2 yards after catch.)
Quarterback report card
B.Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 50 dropbacks · 66.0% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.82 total EPA
- D.Carr (Houston Texans) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.71 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.014 | -0.071 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.8% | 37.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.132 | -0.014 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.295 | -0.247 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.071 | +0.014 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.3% | 56.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -1.23 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Houston Texans: 12 drives, -5.47 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- D. Driver (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 39:24 · HOU 5 · Score 3-0
(9:24) 8-R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 37:41 · GB 6 · Score 3-6
(7:41) 8-D.Carr pass to 37-D.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 37:23 · GB 2 · Score 3-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 31:52 · GB 28 · Score 3-10
(1:52) 3-K.Brown 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. (Kick was spotted in the center of the field.) - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 30:21 · GB 22 · Score 3-13
(:21) 3-K.Brown 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. (Kick was spotted on the left hash.) - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 12:35 · HOU 24 · Score 9-13
(12:35) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 12:28 · HOU 2 · Score 10-13
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 7:59 · HOU 21 · Score 13-13
(7:59) 8-R.Longwell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker. (Kick was spotted on the right hash.) - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · HOU 28 · Score 16-13
(:04) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Houston Texans 16-13 in Week 11, 2004 on 2004-11-21.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 16, Houston Texans 13 (GB 16-13 HOU) in Week 11, 2004 on 2004-11-21.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans?
Q2: Green Bay Packers 3, Houston Texans 13; Q4: Green Bay Packers 13, Houston Texans 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 16, Houston Texans 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — D. Davis (D. Carr pass) (Q2 37:41) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q4 12:35) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 39:24, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 31:52, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 30:21, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 7:59, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 66.0% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.82 total passing EPA. D. Carr (Houston Texans), 43.3% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.71 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans?
D. Driver (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +9.05 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.07 EPA): (7:52) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson ran ob at GB 6 for 49 yards (24-J.Thomas). (48 yards after catch.). The biggest win-probability swing was +21.6%.
Was Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Green Bay Packers won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W
Houston Texans
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
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