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NFL · Week 2 · September 18, 2011 · 12 min read

Houston Texans vs. Miami Dolphins: 2011 Week 2 Recap

Texans defeat Dolphins 23–13 in Week 2

B.Marshall led Fantasy Impact as Texans prevailed in a 23–13 Week 2 finish.

Houston Texans 23 2–0 Winner
Final 23–13
Miami Dolphins 13 0–2
Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
23–13
Halftime
Houston Texans 16–3 Miami Dolphins
Top passer
C. Henne
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Marshall
Game date
September 18, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Austin Johnson
    Austin Johnson 7 REC · 93 YDS · 1 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Schaub 21/34 · 210 YDS · 2 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Tate 23 CAR · 103 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • B.Marshall 6 REC · 79 YDS · 1 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Drake Thomas
    Drake Thomas 1 REC · 10 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Bush 1 REC · 3 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
Houston Texans 23–13 Miami Dolphins
Halftime
Houston Texans 16–3 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Marshall
Top passer
C. Henne
Biggest EPA play
(:26) 8-M.Schaub kneels to MIA 2 for -1 yards.
Game date
2011-09-18

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Miami Dolphins 23–13 on 2011-09-18. B. Marshall posted a game-high +6.13 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Houston Texans61007023
Miami Dolphins3073013

Scoring Map

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

HOUHouston Texans
MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 10:02FG
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 5
    Score
    3-0

    (10:02) (Field Goal formation) 4-N.Rackers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.

  2. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 4:38FG
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 4
    Score
    6-0

    (4:38) (Field Goal formation) 4-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.

  3. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 2:30FG
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 24
    Score
    6-3

    (2:30) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  4. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 14:16TD
    ODO. Daniels

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 4
    Score
    12-3

    (14:16) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 81-O.Daniels for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 14:09XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    13-3

    (Kick formation) 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.

  6. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 0:02FG
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 18
    Score
    16-3

    (:02) (Field Goal formation) 4-N.Rackers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.

  7. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 6:45TD
    BMB. Marshall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 12
    Score
    16-9

    (6:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 19-B.Marshall for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 6:37XP
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    16-10

    (Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  9. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 12:57FG
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 16
    Score
    16-13

    (12:57) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  10. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 10:13TD
    Austin Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 23
    Score
    22-13

    (10:13) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 10:06XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    23-13

    (Kick formation) 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Marshall · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.13 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  2. 2Austin JohnsonAustin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +4.31 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Tate · Houston Texans · Rushing · +2.36 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  5. 5Justin JonesJustin Jones · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Tate · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  7. 7Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Foster · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.55 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

B. Marshall — MIA · Receiving

B. Marshall posted the highest total EPA (+6.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.56 EPA per play.

B. Marshall's top snap (+2.73 EPA): (5:01) 75-N.Garner reported in as eligible. 7-C.Henne pass incomplete deep middle to 19-B.Marshall (25-K.Jackson). PENALTY on HOU-25-K.Jackson, Defensive Pass Interference, 41 yards, enforced at MIA 26 - No Play.

Biggest single play (-5.61 EPA): M. Schaub — (:26) 8-M.Schaub kneels to MIA 2 for -1 yards.

Quarterback report card

C. Henne led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C. Henne (Miami Dolphins) · 36 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -15.3% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.63 total EPA
  • M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +21.0% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.31 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatHouston TexansMiami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play+0.017-0.156
Offensive success rate51.2%35.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.127-0.045
Rush EPA/play-0.025-0.205
Defensive EPA/play+0.156-0.017
Defensive success rate64.1%48.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Houston Texans: +0.02 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: -0.16 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 12 drives, +1.42 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -12.18 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Houston Texans — O. Daniels (M. Schaub pass) (Q2 14:16)
  • Miami Dolphins — B. Marshall (C. Henne pass) (Q3 6:45)
  • Austin JohnsonHouston Texans — Austin Johnson (M. Schaub pass) (Q4 10:13)

Field goals

  • Houston Texans — N. Rackers (Q1 10:02)
  • Houston Texans — N. Rackers (Q1 4:38)
  • Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q1 2:30)
  • Houston Texans — N. Rackers (Q2 0:02)
  • Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q4 12:57)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 6–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the MIA 5 (Q1 10:02) — (10:02) (Field Goal formation) 4-N.Rackers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the MIA 4 (Q1 4:38) — (4:38) (Field Goal formation) 4-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the HOU 24 (Q1 2:30) — (2:30) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIA 4 (Q2 14:16) — (14:16) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 81-O.Daniels for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 14:09) — (Kick formation) 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the MIA 18 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 4-N.Rackers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the HOU 12 (Q3 6:45) — (6:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 19-B.Marshall for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 6:37) — (Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the HOU 16 (Q4 12:57) — (12:57) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIA 23 (Q4 10:13) — (10:13) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 10:06) — (Kick formation) 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short left intended for 82-B.Hartline INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Joseph [90-M.Williams] at MIA 11. 24-J.Joseph to MIA 6 for 5 yards (82-B.Hartline). [WPA -14.2% · EPA -4.95]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 4:48) — (4:48) 33-D.Thomas right guard to HOU 47 for 13 yards (25-K.Jackson). FUMBLES (25-K.Jackson), RECOVERED by HOU-29-G.Quin at HOU 46. 29-G.Quin to HOU 46 for no gain (77-J.Long). [WPA -13.9% · EPA -4.06]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 3:53) — (3:53) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle to 15-D.Bess to HOU 38 for 41 yards (38-D.Manning) [94-A.Smith]. PENALTY on HOU-94-A.Smith, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at HOU 38. Penalty on HO [WPA +10.2% · EPA +3.67]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 13:19) — (13:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass deep right to 82-B.Hartline ran ob at HOU 16 for 25 yards (25-K.Jackson; 38-D.Manning). [WPA +9.2% · EPA +1.65]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 5:01) — (5:01) 75-N.Garner reported in as eligible. 7-C.Henne pass incomplete deep middle to 19-B.Marshall (25-K.Jackson). PENALTY on HOU-25-K.Jackson, Defensive Pass Interference, 41 yards, enforced at MIA 2 [WPA +7.9% · EPA +2.73]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Houston Texans (Q4 0:26) — (:26) 8-M.Schaub kneels to MIA 2 for -1 yards. [EPA -5.61]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short left intended for 82-B.Hartline INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Joseph [90-M.Williams] at MIA 11. 24-J.Joseph to MIA 6 for 5 yards (82-B.Hartline). [WPA -14.2% · EPA -4.95]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 4:48) — (4:48) 33-D.Thomas right guard to HOU 47 for 13 yards (25-K.Jackson). FUMBLES (25-K.Jackson), RECOVERED by HOU-29-G.Quin at HOU 46. 29-G.Quin to HOU 46 for no gain (77-J.Long). [WPA -13.9% · EPA -4.06]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 3:53) — (3:53) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle to 15-D.Bess to HOU 38 for 41 yards (38-D.Manning) [94-A.Smith]. PENALTY on HOU-94-A.Smith, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at HOU 38. Penalty on HO [WPA +10.2% · EPA +3.67]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 10:02 · MIA 5 · Score 3-0
    (10:02) (Field Goal formation) 4-N.Rackers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
  2. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 4:38 · MIA 4 · Score 6-0
    (4:38) (Field Goal formation) 4-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
  3. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 2:30 · HOU 24 · Score 6-3
    (2:30) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  4. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 14:16 · MIA 4 · Score 12-3
    (14:16) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 81-O.Daniels for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 14:09 · MIA 2 · Score 13-3
    (Kick formation) 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
  6. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · MIA 18 · Score 16-3
    (:02) (Field Goal formation) 4-N.Rackers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
  7. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 6:45 · HOU 12 · Score 16-9
    (6:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 19-B.Marshall for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 6:37 · HOU 2 · Score 16-10
    (Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  9. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 12:57 · HOU 16 · Score 16-13
    (12:57) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  10. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 10:13 · MIA 23 · Score 22-13
    (10:13) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 10:06 · MIA 2 · Score 23-13
    (Kick formation) 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.

Key takeaways

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

  • Houston Texans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • B. Marshall (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • C. Henne (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • M. Schaub (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Miami Dolphins on 2011-09-18?

The Houston Texans beat the Miami Dolphins 23-13 in Week 2, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Houston Texans 6, Miami Dolphins 3; Q2: Houston Texans 10, Miami Dolphins 0; Q3: Houston Texans 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Houston Texans 7, Miami Dolphins 3; Final: Houston Texans 23, Miami Dolphins 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Miami Dolphins?

Houston Texans touchdown — O. Daniels (M. Schaub pass) (Q2 14:16) Miami Dolphins touchdown — B. Marshall (C. Henne pass) (Q3 6:45) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Johnson (M. Schaub pass) (Q4 10:13) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 10:02, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 4:38, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q1 2:30, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 12:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Miami Dolphins?

C. Henne (Miami Dolphins), 33.3% completion, -15.3% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.63 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 61.8% completion, +21.0% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.31 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Miami Dolphins?

B. Marshall (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.13 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+2.73 EPA): (5:01) 75-N.Garner reported in as eligible. 7-C.Henne pass incomplete deep middle to 19-B.Marshall (25-K.Jackson). PENALTY on HOU-25-K.Jackson, Defensive Pass Interference, 41 yard.

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

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