Game story
In Week 14 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-12-07, the Houston Texans took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 24–21 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Schaub (Houston Texans) paced the passing game, with +14.72 total EPA, and +11.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Schaub (Houston Texans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.72 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+24.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Houston Texans changed the game: (:04) 3-K.Brown 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
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 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +14.72 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2 K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +11.86 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
- 3 A. Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 4 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 5 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play
- 6 M. Turk · Houston Texans · Rushing · +3.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.60 EPA/play
- 7 V. Leach · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 8 D. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 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 (+14.72) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Houston Texans's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.44 EPA) came from Houston 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.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Lee (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — R. Grant
- Houston Texans — A. Johnson (M. Schaub pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — K. Brown
- Houston Texans — K. Brown
- Houston Texans — K. Brown
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 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the GB 58 (Q1 58:30); Houston Texans added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 58:30) — 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 35:12) — (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 35:07) — 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 31:54) — (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 26:57) — (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 — the swings that decided the game.
- 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 15:32) — (: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 58:30) — (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 expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Houston Texans (Q1 58:30) — (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 16:56) — (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 35:59) — (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 43:21) — (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
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
- A.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 from FantasyHQ analytics.
| 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% |
By the numbers
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.
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +8.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Houston Texans: 12 drives, +14.11 total EPA, 5 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- 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.
- A. Rodgers (GB) 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 58:30 · 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 58:30 · 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 35:12 · 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 35:07 · 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 31:54 · 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 26:57 · 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 - 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.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Green Bay Packers?
The Houston Texans beat the Green Bay Packers 24-21 in Week 14, 2008 on 2008-12-07.
What was the final score of Houston Texans vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Houston Texans 24, Green Bay Packers 21 (HOU 24-21 GB) in Week 14, 2008 on 2008-12-07.
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 58:30) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Lee (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 35:12) 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 31:54, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q3 26:57, 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. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 54.3% completion, +6.9% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.86 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Houston Texans vs Green Bay Packers?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans) led the game in total EPA with +14.72 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+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.. The biggest win-probability swing was +24.6%.
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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