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NFL · Week 12 · November 27, 2017 · 12 min read

Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2017 Week 12 Recap

Ravens defeat Texans 23–16 in Week 12

Dustin Hopkins led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 16–23 Week 12 finish.

Houston Texans 16 4–7
Final 16–23
Baltimore Ravens 23 6–5 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
16–23
Halftime
Houston Texans 10–17 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
T. Savage
FantasyHQ MVP
Dustin Hopkins
Game date
November 27, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Dustin Hopkins
    Dustin Hopkins 7 REC · 125 YDS +8.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Blake Miller
    Blake Miller 5 REC · 43 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Savage 22/42 · 237 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Chris Moore
    Chris Moore 3 REC · 37 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Koch 1/1 · 22 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Blake Watson
    Blake Watson 3 REC · 29 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 23–16 Houston Texans
Halftime
Houston Texans 10–17 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Dustin Hopkins
Top passer
T. Savage
Biggest EPA play
(4:56) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage sacked at HOU 48 for -8 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Sugg…
Game date
2017-11-27

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Houston Texans 23–16 on 2017-11-27. Dustin Hopkins posted a game-high +8.72 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Houston Texans7333016
Baltimore Ravens01706023

Scoring Map

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

HOUHouston Texans
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 8:52TD
    LML. Miller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 4
    Score
    6-0

    (8:52) 63-K.Lamm reported in as eligible. 26-L.Miller right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 8:49XP
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    7-0

    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 11:20TD
    Jonathan Allen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 10
    Score
    7-6

    (11:20) 37-J.Allen right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 11:10XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    7-7

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 6:49TD
    Alfred Collins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 8
    Score
    7-13

    (6:49) (Shotgun) 34-A.Collins up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 6:44XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    7-14

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  7. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 1:52FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 7
    Score
    10-14

    (1:52) 7-K.Fairbairn 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:12FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 35
    Score
    10-17

    (:12) 9-J.Tucker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. Tucker is 4-6 FGA from 50+ yards.

  9. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 4:40FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 18
    Score
    13-17

    (4:40) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 10:59FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 13
    Score
    13-20

    (10:59) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  11. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 8:40FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 19
    Score
    16-20

    (8:40) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 2:58FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 31
    Score
    16-23

    (2:58) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Dustin HopkinsDustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +8.72 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  2. 2Chris MooreChris Moore · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
  3. 3S. Koch · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +4.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.25 EPA/play
  4. 4Blake MillerBlake Miller · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Savage · Houston Texans · Passing · +1.63 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
  6. 6Blake WatsonBlake Watson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  7. 7Mykel WilliamsMykel Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  8. 8N. Boyle · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Dustin Hopkins

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Dustin Hopkins — HOU · Receiving

Dustin Hopkins posted the highest total EPA (+8.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.87 EPA per play.

Dustin Hopkins's top snap (+3.83 EPA): (6:00) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass deep middle to 10-D.Hopkins to BAL 42 for 34 yards (32-E.Weddle).

Biggest single play (-5.54 EPA): T. Savage — (4:56) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage sacked at HOU 48 for -8 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs) [55-T.Suggs], RECOVERED by BAL-57-C.Mosley at HOU 49. 57-C.Mosley to HOU 49 for no gain (3-T.Savage).

Quarterback report card

T. Savage led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • T. Savage (Houston Texans) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · -4.4% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.63 total EPA
  • Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -4.9% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -8.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatHouston TexansBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.042+0.019
Offensive success rate41.9%41.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.039-0.099
Rush EPA/play-0.228+0.074
Defensive EPA/play-0.019+0.042
Defensive success rate58.1%58.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Houston Texans: -0.04 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: +0.02 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +1.66 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Houston Texans: 12 drives, -3.58 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Houston Texans — L. Miller (Q1 8:52)
  • Jonathan AllenBaltimore Ravens — Jonathan Allen (Q2 11:20)
  • Alfred CollinsBaltimore Ravens — Alfred Collins (Q2 6:49)

Field goals

  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 1:52)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q2 0:12)
  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q3 4:40)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q4 10:59)
  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q4 8:40)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q4 2:58)
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 BAL 4 (Q1 8:52) — (8:52) 63-K.Lamm reported in as eligible. 26-L.Miller right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 8:49) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 17–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the HOU 10 (Q2 11:20); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 11:10) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the HOU 8 (Q2 6:49) — (6:49) (Shotgun) 34-A.Collins up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 6:44) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the BAL 7 (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) 7-K.Fairbairn 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the HOU 35 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 9-J.Tucker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. Tucker is 4-6 FGA from 50+ yards..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the BAL 18 (Q3 4:40) — (4:40) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the HOU 13 (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the BAL 19 (Q4 8:40) — (8:40) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the HOU 31 (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Houston Texans (Q4 4:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage sacked at HOU 48 for -8 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs) [55-T.Suggs], RECOVERED by BAL-57-C.Mosley at HOU 49. 57-C.Mosley to HOU 49 for no gain (3-T.Savage). [WPA -22.5% · EPA -5.54]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 7:39) — (7:39) 34-A.Collins right end to HOU 8 for 29 yards (30-K.Johnson). [WPA +13.0% · EPA +3.51]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 12:26) — (12:26) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch pass deep left to 10-C.Moore to HOU 19 for 22 yards (40-M.Williams). Ravens pull off fake punt. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +4.25]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 9:52) — (9:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins ran ob at BAL 25 for 39 yards. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +2.46]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins to BAL 44 for 6 yards (24-B.Carr). Penalty on BAL-24-B.Carr, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +1.08]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Houston Texans (Q4 4:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage sacked at HOU 48 for -8 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs) [55-T.Suggs], RECOVERED by BAL-57-C.Mosley at HOU 49. 57-C.Mosley to HOU 49 for no gain (3-T.Savage). [WPA -22.5% · EPA -5.54]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 9:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass short middle intended for 12-B.Ellington INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Jefferson [90-Z.Smith] at BAL 41. 23-T.Jefferson to HOU 46 for 13 yards (87-C.Fiedorowicz). [WPA -9.0% · EPA -5.24]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 12:26) — (12:26) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch pass deep left to 10-C.Moore to HOU 19 for 22 yards (40-M.Williams). Ravens pull off fake punt. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +4.25]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass deep middle to 10-D.Hopkins to BAL 42 for 34 yards (32-E.Weddle). [WPA +8.7% · EPA +3.83]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 8:52 · BAL 4 · Score 6-0
    (8:52) 63-K.Lamm reported in as eligible. 26-L.Miller right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 8:49 · BAL 15 · Score 7-0
    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 11:20 · HOU 10 · Score 7-6
    (11:20) 37-J.Allen right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
  4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 11:10 · HOU 15 · Score 7-7
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  5. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 6:49 · HOU 8 · Score 7-13
    (6:49) (Shotgun) 34-A.Collins up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 6:44 · HOU 15 · Score 7-14
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  7. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 1:52 · BAL 7 · Score 10-14
    (1:52) 7-K.Fairbairn 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  8. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:12 · HOU 35 · Score 10-17
    (:12) 9-J.Tucker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. Tucker is 4-6 FGA from 50+ yards.
  9. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 4:40 · BAL 18 · Score 13-17
    (4:40) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  10. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 10:59 · HOU 13 · Score 13-20
    (10:59) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  11. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 8:40 · BAL 19 · Score 16-20
    (8:40) (Field Goal formation) 7-K.Fairbairn 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  12. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 2:58 · HOU 31 · Score 16-23
    (2:58) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

Key takeaways

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

  • Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Dustin Hopkins (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • T. Savage (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens on 2017-11-27?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Houston Texans 23-16 in Week 12, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Houston Texans 7, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Houston Texans 3, Baltimore Ravens 17; Q3: Houston Texans 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Houston Texans 3, Baltimore Ravens 6; Final: Houston Texans 16, Baltimore Ravens 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens?

Houston Texans touchdown — L. Miller (Q1 8:52) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Allen (Q2 11:20) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Collins (Q2 6:49) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 1:52, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 0:12, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 4:40, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 10:59, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 8:40, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 2:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens?

T. Savage (Houston Texans), 52.4% completion, -4.4% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.63 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 52.6% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -8.12 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens?

Dustin Hopkins (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.72 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.83 EPA): (6:00) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage pass deep middle to 10-D.Hopkins to BAL 42 for 34 yards (32-E.Weddle)..

Was Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Baltimore Ravens won 23-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W

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