Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 34–27 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- Tied 13–13 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- M. Schaub
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:56) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 12-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 28-D.Butler at …
- Game date
- 2010-01-03
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the New England Patriots 34–27 on 2010-01-03. T. Brady posted a game-high +6.39 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
 Houston Texans | 7 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(11:25) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 85-J.Dreessen for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(:55) 21-F.Taylor left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(9:56) 3-S.Gostkowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(4:45) 21-F.Taylor up the middle to NE -1 for -2 yards (54-Z.Diles). FUMBLES (54-Z.Diles), RECOVERED by HOU-31-B.Pollard at NE -1. TOUCHDOWN.
(:50) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(7:56) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 12-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 28-D.Butler at NE 9. 28-D.Butler for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(14:10) 21-F.Taylor left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(9:47) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 12-J.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(4:46) 37-A.Foster right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(2:00) 37-A.Foster left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 11:25TD JDJ. DreessenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 25
- Score
- 0-6
(11:25) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 85-J.Dreessen for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 11:19XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 0:55TD FTF. TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 4
- Score
- 6-7
(:55) 21-F.Taylor left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 0:50XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 9:56FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 33
- Score
- 10-7
(9:56) 3-S.Gostkowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 4:45TD FTF. TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 99
- Score
- 10-13
(4:45) 21-F.Taylor up the middle to NE -1 for -2 yards (54-Z.Diles). FUMBLES (54-Z.Diles), RECOVERED by HOU-31-B.Pollard at NE -1. TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:50FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 25
- Score
- 13-13
(:50) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:56TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 19-13
(7:56) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 12-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 28-D.Butler at NE 9. 28-D.Butler for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:43XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 20-13
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 14:10TD FTF. TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 11
- Score
- 26-13
(14:10) 21-F.Taylor left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 14:04XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 27-13
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 9:47TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 8
- Score
- 27-19
(9:47) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 12-J.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 9:41XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 27-20
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 4:46TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 27-26
(4:46) 37-A.Foster right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 4:43XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 27-27
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 2:00TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 3
- Score
- 27-33
(2:00) 37-A.Foster left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 1:54XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 27-34
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +6.39 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2A. Foster · Houston Texans · Rushing · +6.14 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 3
Riley Moss · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play - 4J. Dreessen · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 5J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 6K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 7
Blake Watson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 8C. Baker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.46 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 (+6.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+3.69 EPA): (13:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 81-R.Moss to HOU 45 for 41 yards (29-G.Quin) [94-A.Smith].
Biggest single play (-11.66 EPA): M. Schaub — (7:56) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 12-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 28-D.Butler at NE 9. 28-D.Butler for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Schaub led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · -2.1% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.44 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +2.3% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +6.39 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.005 | +0.060 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.2% | 57.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.142 | +0.035 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.428 | +0.255 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.060 | -0.005 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.4% | 46.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: +0.06 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 12 drives, +5.08 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +0.37 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — J. Dreessen (M. Schaub pass)
- New England Patriots — F. Taylor
- Houston Texans — F. Taylor
- New England Patriots — Darien Butler
- New England Patriots — F. Taylor
- Houston Texans — Justin Jones (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the NE 25 (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 85-J.Dreessen for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 11:19) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q1 0:55) — (:55) 21-F.Taylor left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 0:50) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the HOU 33 (Q2 9:56) — (9:56) 3-S.Gostkowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 99 (Q2 4:45); New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the HOU 25 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 15 (Q3 7:56) — (7:56) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 12-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 28-D.Butler at NE 9. 28-D.Butler for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 7:43) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 21–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the HOU 11 (Q4 14:10) — (14:10) 21-F.Taylor left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 14:04) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the NE 8 (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 12-J.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 9:41) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q4 4:46) — (4:46) 37-A.Foster right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 4:43) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 37-A.Foster left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 1:54) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q3 7:56) — (7:56) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 12-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 28-D.Butler at NE 9. 28-D.Butler for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 4:45) — (4:45) 21-F.Taylor up the middle to NE -1 for -2 yards (54-Z.Diles). FUMBLES (54-Z.Diles), RECOVERED by HOU-31-B.Pollard at NE -1. TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q2 4:49) — (4:49) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short right to 80-A.Johnson.
- Houston Texans (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 80-A.Johnson ran ob at NE 11 for 15 yards (24-J.Wilhite).
- New England Patriots (Q2 13:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 81-R.Moss to HOU 45 for 41 yards (29-G.Quin) [94-A.Smith].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q3 7:56) — (7:56) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 12-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 28-D.Butler at NE 9. 28-D.Butler for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 4:45) — (4:45) 21-F.Taylor up the middle to NE -1 for -2 yards (54-Z.Diles). FUMBLES (54-Z.Diles), RECOVERED by HOU-31-B.Pollard at NE -1. TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 13:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 81-R.Moss to HOU 45 for 41 yards (29-G.Quin) [94-A.Smith].
- Houston Texans (Q2 4:49) — (4:49) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short right to 80-A.Johnson.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 11:25 · NE 25 · Score 0-6
(11:25) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 85-J.Dreessen for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 11:19 · NE 2 · Score 0-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 0:55 · HOU 4 · Score 6-7
(:55) 21-F.Taylor left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 0:50 · HOU 2 · Score 7-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 9:56 · HOU 33 · Score 10-7
(9:56) 3-S.Gostkowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 4:45 · HOU 99 · Score 10-13
(4:45) 21-F.Taylor up the middle to NE -1 for -2 yards (54-Z.Diles). FUMBLES (54-Z.Diles), RECOVERED by HOU-31-B.Pollard at NE -1. TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:50 · HOU 25 · Score 13-13
(:50) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 7:56 · NE 15 · Score 19-13
(7:56) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 12-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 28-D.Butler at NE 9. 28-D.Butler for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 7:43 · HOU 2 · Score 20-13
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 14:10 · HOU 11 · Score 26-13
(14:10) 21-F.Taylor left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 14:04 · HOU 2 · Score 27-13
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 9:47 · NE 8 · Score 27-19
(9:47) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 12-J.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 9:41 · NE 2 · Score 27-20
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 4:46 · NE 1 · Score 27-26
(4:46) 37-A.Foster right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 4:43 · NE 2 · Score 27-27
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · NE 3 · Score 27-33
(2:00) 37-A.Foster left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · NE 2 · Score 27-34
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
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.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Houston Texans on 2010-01-03?
The Houston Texans beat the New England Patriots 34-27 in Week 17, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Houston Texans?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, Houston Texans 7; Q2: New England Patriots 6, Houston Texans 6; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Houston Texans 0; Q4: New England Patriots 7, Houston Texans 21; Final: New England Patriots 27, Houston Texans 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — J. Dreessen (M. Schaub pass) (Q1 11:25) New England Patriots touchdown — F. Taylor (Q1 0:55) Houston Texans touchdown — F. Taylor (Q2 4:45) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Butler (Q3 7:56) New England Patriots touchdown — F. Taylor (Q4 14:10) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Jones (M. Schaub pass) (Q4 9:47) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q4 4:46) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q4 2:00) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 9:56, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Houston Texans?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 58.5% completion, -2.1% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.44 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 58.6% completion, +2.3% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +6.39 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Houston Texans?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.39 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+3.69 EPA): (13:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 81-R.Moss to HOU 45 for 41 yards (29-G.Quin) [94-A.Smith]..
Was New England Patriots vs Houston Texans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Houston Texans won 34-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L
Houston Texans
Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W
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