Game story
In Week 12 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-11-28, the Houston Texans took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 20–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Schaub (Houston Texans) paced the passing game, with +1.24 total EPA, and +6.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Foster (Houston Texans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.80 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-7.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (15:00) 11-R.Smith pass deep right intended for 85-N.Washington INTERCEPTED by 29-G.Quin at TEN 35. 29-G.Quin to TEN 25 for 10 yards (45-A.Hall).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Houston Texans | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Foster · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2 M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +1.24 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 3 D. Ward · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 4 J. Dreessen · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 5 K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 6 A. Foster · Houston Texans · Rushing · +0.67 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
- 7 R. Moss · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +0.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 8 J. Gage · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +0.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Foster — HOU · Receiving
A. Foster posted the highest total EPA (+3.80) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Houston Texans's efficiency. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.55 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (11:34) (Shotgun) 11-R.Smith pass short right intended for 12-J.Gage INTERCEPTED by 29-G.Quin at HOU 3. 29-G.Quin to HOU 5 for 2 yards (12-J.Gage).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — J. Dreessen (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — A. Johnson (M. Schaub pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q2 42:51) — (12:51) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 85-J.Dreessen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 42:47) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q2 34:47) — (4:47) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 80-A.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 34:42) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 17 (Q3 23:11) — (8:11) 4-N.Rackers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. (The ball hit the left upright.).
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 15 (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) 4-N.Rackers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 11-R.Smith pass deep right intended for 85-N.Washington INTERCEPTED by 29-G.Quin at TEN 35. 29-G.Quin to TEN 25 for 10 yards (45-A.Hall).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 42:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 11-R.Smith pass short left to 84-R.Moss ran ob at TEN 41 for 14 yards.
- Houston Texans (Q2 43:33) — (13:33) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 23-A.Foster to TEN 1 for 16 yards (20-A.Verner).
- Houston Texans (Q1 56:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson to TEN 35 for 2 yards (30-J.McCourty).
- Houston Texans (Q1 54:08) — (9:08) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 80-A.Johnson to HOU 44 for 21 yards (24-C.Hope, 33-M.Griffin).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 11-R.Smith pass short right intended for 12-J.Gage INTERCEPTED by 29-G.Quin at HOU 3. 29-G.Quin to HOU 5 for 2 yards (12-J.Gage).
- Houston Texans (Q4 9:58) — (9:58) 23-A.Foster left tackle pushed ob at HOU 42 for 37 yards (31-C.Finnegan). PENALTY on TEN-31-C.Finnegan, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enforced at HOU 42.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 11-R.Smith pass short middle intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 29-G.Quin (56-B.Cushing) at HOU 0. Touchback.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 11-R.Smith pass deep right intended for 85-N.Washington INTERCEPTED by 29-G.Quin at TEN 35. 29-G.Quin to TEN 25 for 10 yards (45-A.Hall).
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) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +6.5% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.24 total EPA
- R.Smith (Tennessee Titans) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -6.2% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -12.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.288 | +0.029 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.8% | 43.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.379 | +0.033 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.482 | +0.047 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.029 | +0.288 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.7% | 66.2% |
By the numbers
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.29), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Houston Texans: 11 drives, +2.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, -18.71 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Houston Texans leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- A. Foster (Houston Texans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Schaub (HOU) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- R. Smith (TEN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 42:51 · TEN 1 · Score 0-6
(12:51) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 85-J.Dreessen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 42:47 · TEN 2 · Score 0-7
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 34:47 · TEN 2 · Score 0-13
(4:47) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 80-A.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 34:42 · TEN 2 · Score 0-14
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 23:11 · TEN 17 · Score 0-17
(8:11) 4-N.Rackers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. (The ball hit the left upright.) - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 3:04 · TEN 15 · Score 0-20
(3:04) 4-N.Rackers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?
The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 20-0 in Week 12, 2010 on 2010-11-28.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 0, Houston Texans 20 (TEN 0-20 HOU) in Week 12, 2010 on 2010-11-28.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?
Q2: Tennessee Titans 0, Houston Texans 14; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Houston Texans 3; Final: Tennessee Titans 0, Houston Texans 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — J. Dreessen (M. Schaub pass) (Q2 42:51) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Johnson (M. Schaub pass) (Q2 34:47) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 23:11, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 3:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 65.8% completion, +6.5% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.24 total passing EPA. R. Smith (Tennessee Titans), 50.0% completion, -6.2% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -12.89 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?
A. Foster (Houston Texans) led the game in total EPA with +3.80 on receiving plays. across 11 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.55 EPA): (11:34) (Shotgun) 11-R.Smith pass short right intended for 12-J.Gage INTERCEPTED by 29-G.Quin at HOU 3. 29-G.Quin to HOU 5 for 2 yards (12-J.Gage).. The biggest win-probability swing was -7.3%.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L
Houston Texans
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W
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