Texans 16–26 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2007

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Atlanta Falcons?

A. Davis (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.80 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+4.04 EPA): (5:42) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 11-A.Davis for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-C.Houston, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 26–16 Houston Texans
Halftime: Houston Texans 10–20 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Ashtyn Davis
Top passer: M. Schaub
Biggest EPA play: (8:11) 8-M.Schaub sacked at HOU 18 for -7 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham), RE…
Game date: 2007-09-30

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Houston Texans 26–16 on 2007-09-30. Ashtyn Davis posted a game-high +10.80 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Houston Texans	7	3	3	3	0	16
Atlanta Falcons	10	10	3	3	0	26

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

HOUHouston Texans

+3HOU 10

ATL 35

+1ATL 2

+3ATL 24

+3ATL 19

+3HOU 18

+3ATL 1

+3HOU 28

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 8:18FG
MAM. Andersen
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 10
Score
0-3
(8:18) 5-M.Andersen 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 5:42TD
Ashtyn Davis
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 35
Score
6-3
(5:42) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 11-A.Davis for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-C.Houston, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 5:34XP
Kyron Brown
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
7-3
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:18TD
MJM. Jenkins
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 5
Score
7-9
(1:18) 13-J.Harrington pass short middle to 12-M.Jenkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:13XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
7-10
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:28TD
MJM. Jenkins
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 7
Score
7-16
(8:28) 13-J.Harrington pass short right to 12-M.Jenkins for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:22XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
7-17
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:55FG
MAM. Andersen
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 4
Score
7-20
(1:55) 5-M.Andersen 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:09FG
Kyron Brown
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 24
Score
10-20
(:09) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 10:17FG
Kyron Brown
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 19
Score
13-20
(10:17) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 4:04FG
MAM. Andersen
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 18
Score
13-23
(4:04) 5-M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 14:55FG
Kyron Brown
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
16-23
(14:55) 3-K.Brown 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 8:21FG
MAM. Andersen
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 28
Score
16-26
(8:21) 5-M.Andersen 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Ashtyn Davis · Houston Texans · Receiving · +10.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
2Jax Harrington · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +9.26 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
3M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +9.20 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
4K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
5O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
6Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
7A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
8M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.52 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

Ashtyn Davis — HOU · Receiving

Ashtyn Davis posted the highest total EPA (+10.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.16 EPA per play.

Ashtyn Davis's top snap (+4.04 EPA): (5:42) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 11-A.Davis for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-C.Houston, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

Biggest single play (-5.69 EPA): M. Schaub — (8:11) 8-M.Schaub sacked at HOU 18 for -7 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham), RECOVERED by ATL-92-C.Davis at HOU 19. 92-C.Davis to HOU 19 for no gain (53-S.Orr).

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) · 42 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +13.9% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.03 total EPA
Jax Harrington (Atlanta Falcons) · 34 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +11.1% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +9.26 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Houston Texans	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	-0.056	+0.054
Offensive success rate	46.9%	50.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.001	+0.272
Rush EPA/play	-0.111	-0.148
Defensive EPA/play	-0.054	+0.056
Defensive success rate	49.4%	53.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Houston Texans: -0.06 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: +0.05 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +4.37 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Houston Texans: 11 drives, -4.56 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Houston Texans — Ashtyn Davis (M. Schaub pass) (Q1 5:42)
Atlanta Falcons — M. Jenkins (Jax Harrington pass) (Q1 1:18)
Atlanta Falcons — M. Jenkins (Jax Harrington pass) (Q2 8:28)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — M. Andersen (Q1 8:18)
Atlanta Falcons — M. Andersen (Q2 1:55)
Houston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q2 0:09)
Houston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q3 10:17)
Atlanta Falcons — M. Andersen (Q3 4:04)
Houston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q4 14:55)
Atlanta Falcons — M. Andersen (Q4 8:21)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the HOU 10 (Q1 8:18) — (8:18) 5-M.Andersen 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the ATL 35 (Q1 5:42) — (5:42) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 11-A.Davis for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-C.Houston, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 5:34) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q1 1:18) — (1:18) 13-J.Harrington pass short middle to 12-M.Jenkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 1:13) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the HOU 7 (Q2 8:28) — (8:28) 13-J.Harrington pass short right to 12-M.Jenkins for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 8:22) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the HOU 4 (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) 5-M.Andersen 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the ATL 24 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the ATL 19 (Q3 10:17) — (10:17) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the HOU 18 (Q3 4:04) — (4:04) 5-M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the ATL 1 (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) 3-K.Brown 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the HOU 28 (Q4 8:21) — (8:21) 5-M.Andersen 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Houston Texans (Q3 3:46) — (3:46) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 11-A.Davis to ATL 20 for 45 yards (29-L.Sanders). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.76]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 3:35) — (3:35) 13-J.Harrington pass deep right to 84-R.White to HOU 23 for 34 yards (34-V.Hutchins). Penalty on HOU-38-D.Faggins, Defensive Holding, declined. Penalty on HOU-38-D.Faggins, Defensive Pass Inter [WPA +10.4% · EPA +2.11]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 10:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 13-J.Harrington pass short middle to 12-M.Jenkins to HOU 16 for 29 yards (34-V.Hutchins). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.59]
Houston Texans (Q1 6:33) — (6:33) 36-R.Dayne up the middle to ATL 35 for 25 yards (25-C.Crocker). [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.37]
Houston Texans (Q2 10:21) — (10:21) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 44-V.Leach to HOU 28 for 3 yards (59-M.Boley). FUMBLES (59-M.Boley), RECOVERED by ATL-54-S.Nicholas at HOU 34. [WPA -9.9% · EPA -4.14]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Houston Texans (Q4 8:11) — (8:11) 8-M.Schaub sacked at HOU 18 for -7 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham), RECOVERED by ATL-92-C.Davis at HOU 19. 92-C.Davis to HOU 19 for no gain (53-S.Orr). [WPA -4.7% · EPA -5.69]
Houston Texans (Q2 10:21) — (10:21) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 44-V.Leach to HOU 28 for 3 yards (59-M.Boley). FUMBLES (59-M.Boley), RECOVERED by ATL-54-S.Nicholas at HOU 34. [WPA -9.9% · EPA -4.14]
Houston Texans (Q1 5:42) — (5:42) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 11-A.Davis for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-C.Houston, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +4.04]
Houston Texans (Q3 3:46) — (3:46) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 11-A.Davis to ATL 20 for 45 yards (29-L.Sanders). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.76]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 8:18 · HOU 10 · Score 0-3
(8:18) 5-M.Andersen 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 5:42 · ATL 35 · Score 6-3
(5:42) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 11-A.Davis for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-C.Houston, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 5:34 · ATL 2 · Score 7-3
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 1:18 · HOU 5 · Score 7-9
(1:18) 13-J.Harrington pass short middle to 12-M.Jenkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 1:13 · HOU 2 · Score 7-10
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 8:28 · HOU 7 · Score 7-16
(8:28) 13-J.Harrington pass short right to 12-M.Jenkins for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 8:22 · HOU 2 · Score 7-17
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 1:55 · HOU 4 · Score 7-20
(1:55) 5-M.Andersen 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · ATL 24 · Score 10-20
(:09) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 10:17 · ATL 19 · Score 13-20
(10:17) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 4:04 · HOU 18 · Score 13-23
(4:04) 5-M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 14:55 · ATL 1 · Score 16-23
(14:55) 3-K.Brown 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 8:21 · HOU 28 · Score 16-26
(8:21) 5-M.Andersen 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-9-M.Koenen.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Ashtyn Davis (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
M. Schaub (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Jax Harrington (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Atlanta Falcons on 2007-09-30?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Houston Texans 26-16 in Week 4, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Houston Texans 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q2: Houston Texans 3, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: Houston Texans 3, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q4: Houston Texans 3, Atlanta Falcons 3; Final: Houston Texans 16, Atlanta Falcons 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Atlanta Falcons?

Houston Texans touchdown — A. Davis (M. Schaub pass) (Q1 5:42) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Jenkins (J. Harrington pass) (Q1 1:18) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Jenkins (J. Harrington pass) (Q2 8:28) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Andersen (Q1 8:18, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Andersen (Q2 1:55, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q3 10:17, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Andersen (Q3 4:04, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q4 14:55, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Andersen (Q4 8:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Atlanta Falcons?

M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 66.7% completion, +13.9% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.03 total passing EPA. Jax Harrington (Atlanta Falcons), 67.6% completion, +11.1% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +9.26 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Atlanta Falcons?

Ashtyn Davis (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.80 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+4.04 EPA): (5:42) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 11-A.Davis for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-C.Houston, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W

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