Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 24–10 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 21–3 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Jean
- Top passer
- J. Locker
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 18-L.Jean for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty…
- Game date
- 2012-12-02
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 24–10 on 2012-12-02. L. Jean posted a game-high +6.43 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 Tennessee Titans | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(12:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 18-L.Jean for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-91-D.Morgan, Defensive Offside, declined.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(9:35) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(:24) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 86-J.Casey for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(7:53) 23-A.Foster left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(7:00) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(1:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 18-K.Britt for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 12:39TD LJL. JeanPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 54
- Score
- 6-0
(12:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 18-L.Jean for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-91-D.Morgan, Defensive Offside, declined.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 12:29XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 7-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 9:35FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 19
- Score
- 7-3
(9:35) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 0:24TD JCJ. CaseyPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 5
- Score
- 13-3
(:24) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 86-J.Casey for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 0:19XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 14-3
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 7:53TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 20-3
(7:53) 23-A.Foster left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 7:48XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 21-3
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 7:00FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 32
- Score
- 24-3
(7:00) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 1:40TD K.J. BrittPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 34
- Score
- 24-9
(1:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 18-K.Britt for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 1:34XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 24-10
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Jean · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.43 EPA/play
- 2N. Washington · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 3K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 4J. Casey · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 5G. Graham · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 6M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +0.10 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
- 7
Dorian Williams · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · -0.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · -0.03 EPA/play - 8
Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · -0.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · -0.02 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
L. Jean — HOU · Receiving
L. Jean posted the highest total EPA (+6.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +6.43 EPA per play.
L. Jean's top snap (+6.43 EPA): (12:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 18-L.Jean for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-91-D.Morgan, Defensive Offside, declined.
Quarterback report card
J. Locker led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Locker (Tennessee Titans) · 62 dropbacks · 33.9% completion · -13.8% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -14.58 total EPA
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · -7.3% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.10 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.008 | -0.206 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.2% | 33.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.003 | -0.235 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.098 | -0.603 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.206 | +0.008 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.7% | 59.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: -0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: -0.21 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 15 drives, -0.74 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 15 drives, -18.51 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — L. Jean (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — J. Casey (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Tennessee Titans — K.J. Britt (J. Locker pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Houston Texans — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 54 (Q1 12:39) — (12:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 18-L.Jean for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-91-D.Morgan, Defensive Offside, declined.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 12:29) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the HOU 19 (Q1 9:35) — (9:35) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q1 0:24) — (:24) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 86-J.Casey for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 0:19) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q2 7:53) — (7:53) 23-A.Foster left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 7:48) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 32 (Q3 7:00) — (7:00) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 34 (Q3 1:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 18-K.Britt for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 1:34) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q1 12:39) — (12:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 18-L.Jean for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-91-D.Morgan, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 10:56) — (10:56) 28-C.Johnson right end to HOU 37 for -4 yards (99-J.Watt). FUMBLES (99-J.Watt), RECOVERED by HOU-94-A.Smith at HOU 37.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 8:42) — (8:42) 10-J.Locker pass short middle intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 52-T.Dobbins (95-S.Cody) at TEN 10. 52-T.Dobbins to TEN 3 for 7 yards (10-J.Locker).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 85-N.Washington pushed ob at HOU 25 for 49 yards (27-Q.Demps).
- Houston Texans (Q1 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 81-O.Daniels to HOU 45 for 10 yards (93-M.Martin).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q1 12:39) — (12:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 18-L.Jean for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-91-D.Morgan, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 8:42) — (8:42) 10-J.Locker pass short middle intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 52-T.Dobbins (95-S.Cody) at TEN 10. 52-T.Dobbins to TEN 3 for 7 yards (10-J.Locker).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 10:56) — (10:56) 28-C.Johnson right end to HOU 37 for -4 yards (99-J.Watt). FUMBLES (99-J.Watt), RECOVERED by HOU-94-A.Smith at HOU 37.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 1:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 18-K.Britt for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 12:39 · TEN 54 · Score 6-0
(12:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 18-L.Jean for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-91-D.Morgan, Defensive Offside, declined. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 12:29 · TEN 2 · Score 7-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 9:35 · HOU 19 · Score 7-3
(9:35) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 0:24 · TEN 5 · Score 13-3
(:24) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 86-J.Casey for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 0:19 · TEN 2 · Score 14-3
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 7:53 · TEN 2 · Score 20-3
(7:53) 23-A.Foster left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 7:48 · TEN 2 · Score 21-3
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 7:00 · TEN 32 · Score 24-3
(7:00) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 1:40 · HOU 34 · Score 24-9
(1:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 18-K.Britt for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 1:34 · HOU 2 · Score 24-10
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
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.
- L. Jean (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Locker (TEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- M. Schaub (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans on 2012-12-02?
The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 24-10 in Week 13, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Houston Texans 14, Tennessee Titans 3; Q2: Houston Texans 7, Tennessee Titans 0; Q3: Houston Texans 3, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: Houston Texans 24, Tennessee Titans 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
Houston Texans touchdown — L. Jean (M. Schaub pass) (Q1 12:39) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Casey (M. Schaub pass) (Q1 0:24) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q2 7:53) Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Britt (J. Locker pass) (Q3 1:40) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 9:35, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — S. Graham (Q3 7:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
J. Locker (Tennessee Titans), 33.9% completion, -13.8% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -14.58 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 56.8% completion, -7.3% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.10 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
L. Jean (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.43 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+6.43 EPA): (12:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 18-L.Jean for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-91-D.Morgan, Defensive Offside, declined..
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 10-1 Now 11-1 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L
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