Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 34–6 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 17–0 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Weeden
- Top passer
- Z. Mettenberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:10) 26-A.Andrews left end to TEN 32 for no gain (25-K.Jackson). FUMBLES (25-K.Jackson)…
- Game date
- 2015-12-27
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 34–6 on 2015-12-27. B. Weeden posted a game-high +12.95 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 10 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
 Tennessee Titans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(13:10) 26-A.Andrews left end to TEN 32 for no gain (25-K.Jackson). FUMBLES (25-K.Jackson), RECOVERED by HOU-27-Q.Demps at TEN 33. 27-Q.Demps for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-88-C.Stevens, Offensive Holding, declined.
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(3:23) (Field Goal formation) 8-N.Novak 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(2:42) (Shotgun) 5-B.Weeden scrambles right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(11:38) (Shotgun) 5-B.Weeden pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(6:17) (Shotgun) 5-B.Weeden pass short right to 85-N.Washington for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-K.Klug].
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:59) (Field Goal formation) 8-N.Novak 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(1:35) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short left to 16-T.McBride for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 13:10TD AAA. AndrewsPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 68
- Score
- 6-0
(13:10) 26-A.Andrews left end to TEN 32 for no gain (25-K.Jackson). FUMBLES (25-K.Jackson), RECOVERED by HOU-27-Q.Demps at TEN 33. 27-Q.Demps for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-88-C.Stevens, Offensive Holding, declined.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 13:01XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 7-0
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 3:23FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 4
- Score
- 10-0
(3:23) (Field Goal formation) 8-N.Novak 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 2:42TD BWB. WeedenPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 7
- Score
- 16-0
(2:42) (Shotgun) 5-B.Weeden scrambles right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 2:32XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 17-0
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 11:38TD Dustin HopkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 23-0
(11:38) (Shotgun) 5-B.Weeden pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 11:33XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 24-0
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 6:17TD NWN. WashingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 13
- Score
- 30-0
(6:17) (Shotgun) 5-B.Weeden pass short right to 85-N.Washington for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-K.Klug].
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 6:12XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 31-0
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 0:59FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 18
- Score
- 34-0
(:59) (Field Goal formation) 8-N.Novak 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 1:35TD Trey McBridePoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 1
- Score
- 34-6
(1:35) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short left to 16-T.McBride for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Weeden · Houston Texans · Passing · +12.95 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.93 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 3N. Washington · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 4H. Douglas · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 5R. Griffin · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 6Trey McBride · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 7C. Fiedorowicz · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 8J. Strong · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.14 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. Weeden — HOU · Passing
B. Weeden posted the highest total EPA (+12.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
B. Weeden's top snap (-5.39 EPA): (12:41) (Shotgun) 5-B.Weeden sacked at HOU 24 for -6 yards (41-J.Tavai). FUMBLES (41-J.Tavai), RECOVERED by TEN-51-D.Bass at HOU 25. 51-D.Bass to HOU 25 for no gain (76-D.Brown).
Biggest single play (-8.51 EPA): A. Andrews — (13:10) 26-A.Andrews left end to TEN 32 for no gain (25-K.Jackson). FUMBLES (25-K.Jackson), RECOVERED by HOU-27-Q.Demps at TEN 33. 27-Q.Demps for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-88-C.Stevens, Offe
Quarterback report card
Z. Mettenberger led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Z. Mettenberger (Tennessee Titans) · 54 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -9.8% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -14.05 total EPA
- B. Weeden (Houston Texans) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · +5.8% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +12.95 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.101 | -0.297 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.0% | 33.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.388 | -0.260 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.181 | -0.960 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.297 | -0.101 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.7% | 58.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.10 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: -0.30 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 15 drives, +8.90 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, -24.95 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — A. Andrews
- Houston Texans — B. Weeden
- Houston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (B. Weeden pass)
- Houston Texans — N. Washington (B. Weeden pass)
- Tennessee Titans — Trey McBride (Z. Mettenberger pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — N. Novak
- Houston Texans — N. Novak
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 68 (Q1 13:10); Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 13:01) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 4 (Q1 3:23) — (3:23) (Field Goal formation) 8-N.Novak 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q2 2:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 5-B.Weeden scrambles right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 2:32) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 17–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 15 (Q3 11:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 5-B.Weeden pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 11:33) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 13 (Q3 6:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 5-B.Weeden pass short right to 85-N.Washington for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-K.Klug].; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 6:12) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 18 (Q3 0:59) — (:59) (Field Goal formation) 8-N.Novak 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 6–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short left to 16-T.McBride for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 13:10) — (13:10) 26-A.Andrews left end to TEN 32 for no gain (25-K.Jackson). FUMBLES (25-K.Jackson), RECOVERED by HOU-27-Q.Demps at TEN 33. 27-Q.Demps for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-88-C.Stevens, Offe
- Houston Texans (Q2 12:41) — (12:41) (Shotgun) 5-B.Weeden sacked at HOU 24 for -6 yards (41-J.Tavai). FUMBLES (41-J.Tavai), RECOVERED by TEN-51-D.Bass at HOU 25. 51-D.Bass to HOU 25 for no gain (76-D.Brown).
- Houston Texans (Q1 5:35) — (5:35) (Punt formation) 9-S.Lechler punts 56 yards to TEN 6, Center-46-J.Weeks. 83-H.Douglas to TEN 9 for 3 yards (28-A.Blue). FUMBLES (28-A.Blue), RECOVERED by HOU-46-J.Weeks at TEN 11. 46-J.Weeks to
- Houston Texans (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 5-B.Weeden pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins ran ob at HOU 16 for 9 yards.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 0:32) — (:32) (Punt formation) 6-B.Kern punts 45 yards to HOU 15, Center-48-B.Brinkley, out of bounds. PENALTY on HOU-34-A.Bouye, Offensive Holding, 7 yards, enforced at HOU 15.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 13:10) — (13:10) 26-A.Andrews left end to TEN 32 for no gain (25-K.Jackson). FUMBLES (25-K.Jackson), RECOVERED by HOU-27-Q.Demps at TEN 33. 27-Q.Demps for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-88-C.Stevens, Offe
- Houston Texans (Q1 5:35) — (5:35) (Punt formation) 9-S.Lechler punts 56 yards to TEN 6, Center-46-J.Weeks. 83-H.Douglas to TEN 9 for 3 yards (28-A.Blue). FUMBLES (28-A.Blue), RECOVERED by HOU-46-J.Weeks at TEN 11. 46-J.Weeks to
- Houston Texans (Q2 12:41) — (12:41) (Shotgun) 5-B.Weeden sacked at HOU 24 for -6 yards (41-J.Tavai). FUMBLES (41-J.Tavai), RECOVERED by TEN-51-D.Bass at HOU 25. 51-D.Bass to HOU 25 for no gain (76-D.Brown).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 12:15) — (12:15) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger sacked at HOU 9 for -8 yards (99-J.Watt). FUMBLES (99-J.Watt) [99-J.Watt], RECOVERED by HOU-93-J.Crick at HOU 8. 93-J.Crick to HOU 8 for no gain (76-B.Bell).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 13:10 · HOU 68 · Score 6-0
(13:10) 26-A.Andrews left end to TEN 32 for no gain (25-K.Jackson). FUMBLES (25-K.Jackson), RECOVERED by HOU-27-Q.Demps at TEN 33. 27-Q.Demps for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-88-C.Stevens, Offe - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 13:01 · TEN 15 · Score 7-0
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 3:23 · TEN 4 · Score 10-0
(3:23) (Field Goal formation) 8-N.Novak 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 2:42 · TEN 7 · Score 16-0
(2:42) (Shotgun) 5-B.Weeden scrambles right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 2:32 · TEN 15 · Score 17-0
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 11:38 · TEN 15 · Score 23-0
(11:38) (Shotgun) 5-B.Weeden pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 11:33 · TEN 15 · Score 24-0
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 6:17 · TEN 13 · Score 30-0
(6:17) (Shotgun) 5-B.Weeden pass short right to 85-N.Washington for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-K.Klug]. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 6:12 · TEN 15 · Score 31-0
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 0:59 · TEN 18 · Score 34-0
(:59) (Field Goal formation) 8-N.Novak 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 1:35 · HOU 1 · Score 34-6
(1:35) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short left to 16-T.McBride for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
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. Weeden (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Z. Mettenberger (TEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- B. Weeden (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans on 2015-12-27?
The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 34-6 in Week 16, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Houston Texans 10, Tennessee Titans 0; Q2: Houston Texans 7, Tennessee Titans 0; Q3: Houston Texans 17, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: Houston Texans 0, Tennessee Titans 6; Final: Houston Texans 34, Tennessee Titans 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
Houston Texans touchdown — A. Andrews (Q1 13:10) Houston Texans touchdown — B. Weeden (Q2 2:42) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (B. Weeden pass) (Q3 11:38) Houston Texans touchdown — N. Washington (B. Weeden pass) (Q3 6:17) Tennessee Titans touchdown — T. McBride (Z. Mettenberger pass) (Q4 1:35) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q1 3:23, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q3 0:59, 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?
Z. Mettenberger (Tennessee Titans), 50.0% completion, -9.8% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -14.05 total passing EPA. B. Weeden (Houston Texans), 53.6% completion, +5.8% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +12.95 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
B. Weeden (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.95 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (-5.39 EPA): (12:41) (Shotgun) 5-B.Weeden sacked at HOU 24 for -6 yards (41-J.Tavai). FUMBLES (41-J.Tavai), RECOVERED by TEN-51-D.Bass at HOU 25. 51-D.Bass to HOU 25 for no gain (76-D.Brown)..
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 7-7 Now 8-7 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 3-11 Now 3-12 L
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