Houston Texans vs. New York Jets: 2004 Week 13 Recap

Game story

In Week 13 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-12-05, the New York Jets took care of business against the Houston Texans, pulling away with a 29–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Pennington (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with +0.38 total EPA.

On the individual side, A. Johnson (Houston Texans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.07 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-20.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (2:00) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 81-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Robinson at HOU 44. 23-D.Robinson to NYJ 36 for 20 yards (83-S.Moss).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 A. Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +10.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
2. 2 C. Martin · New York Jets · Rushing · +4.90 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
3. 3 J. McCareins · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Gaffney · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Sowell · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
6. 6 C. Pennington · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Carter · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
8. 8 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Houston Texans — D. Davis (Q2 34:50)
• New York Jets — C. Martin (Q3 23:04)
• New York Jets — C. Martin (C. Pennington pass) (Q4 13:38)
• New York Jets — A. Becht (C. Pennington pass) (Q4 9:10)

Field goals

• New York Jets — D. Brien (Q1 50:14)
• New York Jets — D. Brien (Q2 40:19)
• New York Jets — D. Brien (Q4 2:14)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the HOU 23 (Q1 50:14) — (5:14) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin..

The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the HOU 8 (Q2 40:19) — (10:19) 6-D.Brien 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q2 34:50) — (4:50) 37-D.Davis left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 34:45) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q3 23:04) — (8:04) 28-C.Martin right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 22:59) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 16–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q4 13:38) — (13:38) 10-C.Pennington pass to 28-C.Martin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q4 9:10) — (9:10) 10-C.Pennington pass to 88-A.Becht for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 9:05) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the HOU 7 (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) 6-D.Brien 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• New York Jets (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 81-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Robinson at HOU 44. 23-D.Robinson to NYJ 36 for 20 yards (83-S.Moss). [WPA -20.3% · EPA -3.96]
• Houston Texans (Q2 31:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at NYJ 27. 36-D.Barrett to NYJ 27 for no gain. [WPA -15.3% · EPA -2.83]
• Houston Texans (Q3 24:02) — (9:02) 7-C.Stanley punts 47 yards to 50, Center-48-B.Pittman. 83-S.Moss to HOU 4 for 46 yards (17-K.Starling). [WPA -13.2% · EPA -2.80]
• Houston Texans (Q1 48:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson pushed ob at NYJ 42 for 19 yards (25-R.Tongue). HOU #8 Carr injured on play. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +2.28]
• Houston Texans (Q3 22:13) — (7:13) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson to NYJ 37 for 36 yards (25-R.Tongue). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +3.09]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Houston Texans (Q4 11:25) — (11:25) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 82-B.Miller INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Coleman at NYJ 23. 26-E.Coleman pushed ob at HOU 40 for 37 yards (78-S.Wand). [WPA -3.5% · EPA -4.68]
• New York Jets (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 81-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Robinson at HOU 44. 23-D.Robinson to NYJ 36 for 20 yards (83-S.Moss). [WPA -20.3% · EPA -3.96]
• Houston Texans (Q3 22:13) — (7:13) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson to NYJ 37 for 36 yards (25-R.Tongue). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +3.09]
• Houston Texans (Q2 31:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at NYJ 27. 36-D.Barrett to NYJ 27 for no gain. [WPA -15.3% · EPA -2.83]

Quarterback report card

C.Pennington led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 31 dropbacks · 64.5% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.38 total EPA
• D.Carr (Houston Texans) · 29 dropbacks · 41.4% completion · -0.31 EPA/play · -8.99 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Houston Texans: 9 drives, -10.73 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
• New York Jets: 9 drives, +10.71 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• New York Jets leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• 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.

1. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 50:14 · HOU 23 · Score 0-3
   (5:14) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
2. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 40:19 · HOU 8 · Score 0-6
   (10:19) 6-D.Brien 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
3. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 34:50 · NYJ 2 · Score 6-6
   (4:50) 37-D.Davis left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 34:45 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-6
   3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
5. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 23:04 · HOU 4 · Score 7-12
   (8:04) 28-C.Martin right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 22:59 · HOU 2 · Score 7-13
   6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
7. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 13:38 · HOU 5 · Score 7-19
   (13:38) 10-C.Pennington pass to 28-C.Martin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 9:10 · HOU 2 · Score 7-25
   (9:10) 10-C.Pennington pass to 88-A.Becht for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 9:05 · HOU 2 · Score 7-26
   6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
10. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 2:14 · HOU 7 · Score 7-29
    (2:14) 6-D.Brien 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.