Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 36–33 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 20–21 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:26) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 20 for -8 yards (59-W.Mercilus). FUMBLES (59-W.Me…
- Game date
- 2017-09-24
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Houston Texans 36–33 on 2017-09-24. T. Brady posted a game-high +12.79 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 33 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 36 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(10:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(7:27) 7-K.Fairbairn 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(1:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 12-B.Ellington for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(12:33) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 15-C.Hogan for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(7:09) 7-K.Fairbairn 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(6:26) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 20 for -8 yards (59-W.Mercilus). FUMBLES (59-W.Mercilus) [59-W.Mercilus], RECOVERED by HOU-90-J.Clowney at NE 22. 90-J.Clowney for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(4:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 15-C.Hogan for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(12:55) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 14-B.Cooks for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 27th career game with 4+ TD passes, 3rd most all-time.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(7:16) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 84-R.Griffin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-T.Flowers].
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(12:17) 7-K.Fairbairn 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(2:28) 7-K.Fairbairn 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 14-B.Cooks for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Clowney]. NE 12-Brady 6th career game with 5+ TD passes, ties Marino for 3rd most all-time. NE 12-Brady 6th career game with 5+ TD passes & no interceptions, 2nd-most all-time (Brees 7). The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 14-B.Cooks is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:37TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 5
- Score
- 0-6
(10:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:33XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 7:27FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 21
- Score
- 3-7
(7:27) 7-K.Fairbairn 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 1:57TD BEB. EllingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 29
- Score
- 9-7
(1:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 12-B.Ellington for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 1:51XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 10-7
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:33TD CHC. HoganPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 7
- Score
- 10-13
(12:33) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 15-C.Hogan for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:25XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 10-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 7:09FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 22
- Score
- 13-14
(7:09) 7-K.Fairbairn 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 6:26TD Points+6
- Yard line
- HOU 72
- Score
- 19-14
(6:26) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 20 for -8 yards (59-W.Mercilus). FUMBLES (59-W.Mercilus) [59-W.Mercilus], RECOVERED by HOU-90-J.Clowney at NE 22. 90-J.Clowney for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 6:15XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 20-14
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:07TD CHC. HoganPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 47
- Score
- 20-20
(4:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 15-C.Hogan for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 3:58XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 20-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 12:55TD Brandin CooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 42
- Score
- 20-27
(12:55) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 14-B.Cooks for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 27th career game with 4+ TD passes, 3rd most all-time.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 12:45XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 20-28
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 7:16TD RGR. GriffinPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 12
- Score
- 26-28
(7:16) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 84-R.Griffin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-T.Flowers].
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 7:12XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 27-28
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 12:17FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 13
- Score
- 30-28
(12:17) 7-K.Fairbairn 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 2:28FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 18
- Score
- 33-28
(2:28) 7-K.Fairbairn 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 0:29TD Brandin CooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 25
- Score
- 33-34
(:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 14-B.Cooks for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Clowney]. NE 12-Brady 6th career game with 5+ TD passes, ties Marino for 3rd most all-time. NE 12-Brady 6th career game with 5+ TD passes & no interceptions, 2nd-most all-time (Brees 7). The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 0:23Safety TBT. BradyPoints+2
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 33-36
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 14-B.Cooks is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +12.79 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2Brandin Cooks · New England Patriots · Receiving · +12.28 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 3
Desmond Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +10.00 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play - 4R. Griffin · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 5C. Hogan · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 6B. Ellington · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.94 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 7
D'Onta Foreman · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play - 8R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+12.79) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (-7.87 EPA): (6:26) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 20 for -8 yards (59-W.Mercilus). FUMBLES (59-W.Mercilus) [59-W.Mercilus], RECOVERED by HOU-90-J.Clowney at NE 22. 90-J.Clowney for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 45 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +12.8% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +12.79 total EPA
- Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +11.0% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +10.00 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.101 | +0.066 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.1% | 40.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.238 | +0.284 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.053 | -0.348 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.066 | -0.101 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.0% | 54.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Houston Texans +0.10, New England Patriots +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.10 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.07 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 13 drives, +9.17 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 14 drives, +5.63 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- Houston Texans — B. Ellington (Desmond Watson pass)
- New England Patriots — C. Hogan (T. Brady pass)
- Houston Texans — Jadeveon Clowney
- New England Patriots — C. Hogan (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Brandin Cooks (T. Brady pass)
- Houston Texans — R. Griffin (Desmond Watson pass)
- New England Patriots — Brandin Cooks (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q1 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 10:33) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NE 21 (Q1 7:27) — (7:27) 7-K.Fairbairn 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the NE 29 (Q1 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 12-B.Ellington for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 1:51) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–10. New England Patriots found the end zone from the HOU 7 (Q2 12:33) — (12:33) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 15-C.Hogan for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 12:25) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NE 22 (Q2 7:09) — (7:09) 7-K.Fairbairn 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 72 (Q2 6:26); Houston Texans added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 6:15) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the HOU 47 (Q2 4:07); New England Patriots added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 3:58) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the HOU 42 (Q3 12:55); New England Patriots added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 12:45) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the NE 12 (Q3 7:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 84-R.Griffin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-T.Flowers].; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 7:12) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 8–6. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NE 13 (Q4 12:17) — (12:17) 7-K.Fairbairn 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NE 18 (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) 7-K.Fairbairn 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the HOU 25 (Q4 0:29); New England Patriots registered a safety from the HOU 2 (Q4 0:23) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 14-B.Cooks is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 14-B.Cooks for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Clowney]. NE 12-Brady 6th career game with 5+ TD passes, ties Marino for 3rd most all-time. NE 12-Brady
- New England Patriots (Q2 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 20 for -8 yards (59-W.Mercilus). FUMBLES (59-W.Mercilus) [59-W.Mercilus], RECOVERED by HOU-90-J.Clowney at NE 22. 90-J.Clowney for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 80-D.Amendola to HOU 25 for 27 yards (35-E.Pleasant; 29-A.Hal) [99-J.Watt].
- Houston Texans (Q2 13:11) — (13:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Gilmore [91-D.Wise] at NE 49. 24-S.Gilmore to HOU 12 for 39 yards (10-D.Hopkins).
- Houston Texans (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle intended for 12-B.Ellington INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Harmon (87-R.Gronkowski) at NE -5. 30-D.Harmon to NE 7 for 12 yards (13-B.Miller).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q2 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 20 for -8 yards (59-W.Mercilus). FUMBLES (59-W.Mercilus) [59-W.Mercilus], RECOVERED by HOU-90-J.Clowney at NE 22. 90-J.Clowney for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q2 13:11) — (13:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Gilmore [91-D.Wise] at NE 49. 24-S.Gilmore to HOU 12 for 39 yards (10-D.Hopkins).
- New England Patriots (Q2 4:07) — (4:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 15-C.Hogan for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field sta
- New England Patriots (Q1 12:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 14-B.Cooks to HOU 10 for 44 yards (33-J.Banks) [55-B.McKinney].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 10:37 · HOU 5 · Score 0-6
(10:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 10:33 · HOU 15 · Score 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 7:27 · NE 21 · Score 3-7
(7:27) 7-K.Fairbairn 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 1:57 · NE 29 · Score 9-7
(1:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 12-B.Ellington for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 1:51 · NE 15 · Score 10-7
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 12:33 · HOU 7 · Score 10-13
(12:33) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 15-C.Hogan for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 12:25 · HOU 15 · Score 10-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 7:09 · NE 22 · Score 13-14
(7:09) 7-K.Fairbairn 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 6:26 · HOU 72 · Score 19-14
(6:26) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 20 for -8 yards (59-W.Mercilus). FUMBLES (59-W.Mercilus) [59-W.Mercilus], RECOVERED by HOU-90-J.Clowney at NE 22. 90-J.Clowney for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 6:15 · NE 15 · Score 20-14
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 4:07 · HOU 47 · Score 20-20
(4:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 15-C.Hogan for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field sta - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 3:58 · HOU 15 · Score 20-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 12:55 · HOU 42 · Score 20-27
(12:55) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 14-B.Cooks for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 27th career game with 4+ TD passes, 3rd most all-time. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 12:45 · HOU 15 · Score 20-28
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 7:16 · NE 12 · Score 26-28
(7:16) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 84-R.Griffin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-T.Flowers]. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 7:12 · NE 15 · Score 27-28
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 12:17 · NE 13 · Score 30-28
(12:17) 7-K.Fairbairn 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 2:28 · NE 18 · Score 33-28
(2:28) 7-K.Fairbairn 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 0:29 · HOU 25 · Score 33-34
(:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 14-B.Cooks for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Clowney]. NE 12-Brady 6th career game with 5+ TD passes, ties Marino for 3rd most all-time. NE 12-Brady - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q4 0:23 · HOU 2 · Score 33-36
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 14-B.Cooks is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs New England Patriots on 2017-09-24?
The New England Patriots beat the Houston Texans 36-33 in Week 3, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Houston Texans 10, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Houston Texans 10, New England Patriots 14; Q3: Houston Texans 7, New England Patriots 7; Q4: Houston Texans 6, New England Patriots 8; Final: Houston Texans 33, New England Patriots 36.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q1 10:37) Houston Texans touchdown — B. Ellington (D. Watson pass) (Q1 1:57) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Hogan (T. Brady pass) (Q2 12:33) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Clowney (Q2 6:26) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Hogan (T. Brady pass) (Q2 4:07) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Cooks (T. Brady pass) (Q3 12:55) Houston Texans touchdown — R. Griffin (D. Watson pass) (Q3 7:16) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Cooks (T. Brady pass) (Q4 0:29) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q1 7:27, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 7:09, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 12:17, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 2:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 55.6% completion, +12.8% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +12.79 total passing EPA. Desmond Watson (Houston Texans), 52.4% completion, +11.0% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +10.00 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.79 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (-7.87 EPA): (6:26) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 20 for -8 yards (59-W.Mercilus). FUMBLES (59-W.Mercilus) [59-W.Mercilus], RECOVERED by HOU-90-J.Clowney at NE 22. 90-J.Clowney for 22 yards.
Was Houston Texans vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New England Patriots won 36-33 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
New England Patriots
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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