Game story
In Week 9 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-05, the New York Giants took care of business against the Houston Texans, pulling away with a 14–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Carr (Houston Texans) paced the passing game, with +5.70 total EPA, and +2.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Johnson (Houston Texans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.02 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-21.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Houston Texans changed the game: (5:23) 8-D.Carr pass short middle to 43-J.Cook to NYG 35 for 3 yards (59-G.Wilkinson). FUMBLES (59-G.Wilkinson), RECOVERED by NYG-23-C.Webster at NYG 33. 23-C.Webster to NYG 37 for 4 yards (72-Z.Wiege
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| New York Giants | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +10.02 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 2 E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +9.89 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 3 J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.03 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 4 D. Carr · Houston Texans · Passing · +5.70 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 5 T. Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 6 O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 7 T. Barber · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.79 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 8 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Johnson — HOU · Receiving
A. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+10.02) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Houston Texans's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.11 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.27 EPA) came from Houston Texans: (5:23) 8-D.Carr pass short middle to 43-J.Cook to NYG 35 for 3 yards (59-G.Wilkinson). FUMBLES (59-G.Wilkinson), RECOVERED by NYG-23-C.Webster at NYG 33. 23-C.Webster to NYG 37 for 4 yards (72-Z.Wiegert).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — T. Barber
- Houston Texans — D. Carr
- New York Giants — J. Shockey (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- 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: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the HOU 16 (Q1 50:16) — (5:16) 21-T.Barber left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 50:03) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NYG 23 (Q2 37:16) — (7:16) 3-K.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q3 16:26); Houston Texans added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 16:14) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the HOU 3 (Q4 8:01) — (8:01) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 80-J.Shockey for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-53-S.Orr, Defensive Holding, declined.; New York Giants added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 7:49) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Houston Texans (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) 8-D.Carr pass short middle to 43-J.Cook to NYG 35 for 3 yards (59-G.Wilkinson). FUMBLES (59-G.Wilkinson), RECOVERED by NYG-23-C.Webster at NYG 33. 23-C.Webster to NYG 37 for 4 yards (72-Z.Wiege
- Houston Texans (Q1 54:56) — (9:56) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- Houston Texans (Q3 17:17) — (2:17) 8-D.Carr pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson to NYG 5 for 7 yards (58-A.Pierce, 35-K.Dockery). PENALTY on NYG-37-J.Butler, Unnecessary Roughness, 3 yards, enforced at NYG 5.
- New York Giants (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 81-A.Toomer to HOU 39 for 6 yards (23-D.Robinson).
- Houston Texans (Q3 19:20) — (4:20) 33-W.Lundy right tackle to NYG 24 for 3 yards (28-G.Wilson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Houston Texans (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) 8-D.Carr pass short middle to 43-J.Cook to NYG 35 for 3 yards (59-G.Wilkinson). FUMBLES (59-G.Wilkinson), RECOVERED by NYG-23-C.Webster at NYG 33. 23-C.Webster to NYG 37 for 4 yards (72-Z.Wiege
- Houston Texans (Q1 54:56) — (9:56) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- New York Giants (Q3 24:37) — (9:37) (Field Goal formation) 18-J.Feagles pass incomplete short left to 2-J.Feely (24-C.Brown) [23-D.Robinson]. Play Challenged by HOU and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by HOU at 09:26.)
- New York Giants (Q1 50:16) — (5:16) 21-T.Barber left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D.Carr led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Carr (Houston Texans) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +2.7% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.70 total EPA
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +9.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Houston Texans | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.021 | +0.057 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.9% | 52.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.154 | +0.210 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.054 | -0.019 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.057 | -0.021 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.0% | 52.1% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Houston Texans +0.02, New York Giants +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Houston Texans: 7 drives, +1.53 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 8 drives, +4.27 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants 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.
- A. Johnson (Houston Texans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 50:16 · HOU 16 · Score 0-6
(5:16) 21-T.Barber left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 50:03 · HOU 2 · Score 0-7
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 37:16 · NYG 23 · Score 3-7
(7:16) 3-K.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 16:26 · NYG 2 · Score 9-7
(1:26) 8-D.Carr scrambles up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Back to pass, rushes. PENALTY on HOU, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 16:14 · NYG 2 · Score 10-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 8:01 · HOU 3 · Score 10-13
(8:01) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 80-J.Shockey for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-53-S.Orr, Defensive Holding, declined. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 7:49 · HOU 2 · Score 10-14
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs New York Giants?
The New York Giants beat the Houston Texans 14-10 in Week 9, 2006 on 2006-11-05.
What was the final score of Houston Texans vs New York Giants?
The final score was Houston Texans 10, New York Giants 14 (HOU 10-14 NYG) in Week 9, 2006 on 2006-11-05.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs New York Giants?
Q1: Houston Texans 0, New York Giants 7; Q2: Houston Texans 3, New York Giants 0; Q3: Houston Texans 7, New York Giants 0; Q4: Houston Texans 0, New York Giants 7; Final: Houston Texans 10, New York Giants 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q1 50:16) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Carr (Q3 16:26) New York Giants touchdown — J. Shockey (E. Manning pass) (Q4 8:01) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 37:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs New York Giants?
D. Carr (Houston Texans), 56.8% completion, +2.7% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.70 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 51.5% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +9.89 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Houston Texans vs New York Giants?
A. Johnson (Houston Texans) led the game in total EPA with +10.02 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.27 EPA): (5:23) 8-D.Carr pass short middle to 43-J.Cook to NYG 35 for 3 yards (59-G.Wilkinson). FUMBLES (59-G.Wilkinson), RECOVERED by NYG-23-C.Webster at NYG 33. 23-C.Webster to NYG 37 for. The biggest win-probability swing was -21.1%.
Was Houston Texans vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New York Giants won 14-10 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
New York Giants
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
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