Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 35–17 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 7–20 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Mitchell
- Top passer
- D. McNabb
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:43) (Punt formation) 30-B.Mitchell pass to 20-B.Dawkins for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagle…
- Game date
- 2002-09-29
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Houston Texans 35–17 on 2002-09-29. B. Mitchell posted a game-high +7.16 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(10:19) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Texans' Bradford beats Eagles' Vincent on a long slant, grabs the ball just short of the goal line, then falls into the end zone for TD.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(3:56) 2-D.Akers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(13:36) 22-D.Staley right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. PENALTY on HOU-56-J.Foreman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(5:17) 22-D.Staley left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(2:46) 2-D.Akers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(11:43) (Punt formation) 30-B.Mitchell pass to 20-B.Dawkins for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles Mitchell shovel pass to Dawkins.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(9:13) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Texans' Carr throws an over-the-shoulder pass to Bradford on a flag pattern. Bradford beats Eagles' Vincent on the TD play.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(2:37) 3-K.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(5:05) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Thrash receives pass from McNabb on short out at the Houston 30, then reverses field and goes to the far left side outracing several Texan defenders for TD.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
PHIPhiladelphia EaglesFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 10:19TD CBC. BradfordPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 23
- Score
- 6-0
(10:19) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Texans' Bradford beats Eagles' Vincent on a long slant, grabs the ball just short of the goal line, then falls into the end zone for TD.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 10:13XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 3:56FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 7
- Score
- 7-3
(3:56) 2-D.Akers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 13:36TD DSD. StaleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 1
- Score
- 7-9
(13:36) 22-D.Staley right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 13:28XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-10
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. PENALTY on HOU-56-J.Foreman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 5:17TD DSD. StaleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 1
- Score
- 7-16
(5:17) 22-D.Staley left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 5:13XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 2:46FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 23
- Score
- 7-20
(2:46) 2-D.Akers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 11:43TD BDB. DawkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 57
- Score
- 7-26
(11:43) (Punt formation) 30-B.Mitchell pass to 20-B.Dawkins for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles Mitchell shovel pass to Dawkins.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 11:33Safety DMD. McNabbPoints+2
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 9:13TD CBC. BradfordPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 29
- Score
- 13-28
(9:13) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Texans' Carr throws an over-the-shoulder pass to Bradford on a flag pattern. Bradford beats Eagles' Vincent on the TD play.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 9:07XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 14-28
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 2:37FG Points+3
- Yard line
- PHI 29
- Score
- 17-28
(2:37) 3-K.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 5:05TD Points+6
- Yard line
- HOU 38
- Score
- 17-34
(5:05) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Thrash receives pass from McNabb on short out at the Houston 30, then reverses field and goes to the far left side outracing several Texan defenders for TD.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 4:52XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 17-35
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Mitchell · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +7.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +7.16 EPA/play
- 2B. Dawkins · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +7.16 EPA/play
- 3C. Bradford · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.86 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 4Blake Miller · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 5Jamari Thrash · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 6T. Pinkston · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 7Jamari Thrash · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
- 8Josh Wells · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.92 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.24 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. Mitchell — PHI · Passing
B. Mitchell posted the highest total EPA (+7.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +7.16 EPA per play.
B. Mitchell's top snap (+7.16 EPA): (11:43) (Punt formation) 30-B.Mitchell pass to 20-B.Dawkins for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles Mitchell shovel pass to Dawkins.
Quarterback report card
D. McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 51 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -7.17 total EPA
Derek Carr (Houston Texans) · 40 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.33 EPA/play · -13.31 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.130 | +0.047 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.9% | 48.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.333 | -0.007 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.030 | +0.120 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.047 | +0.130 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.1% | 57.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: -0.13 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.05 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 14 drives, -10.94 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 15 drives, +4.37 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — C. Bradford (Derek Carr pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Staley
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Staley
- Philadelphia Eagles — B. Dawkins (B. Mitchell pass)
- Houston Texans — C. Bradford (Derek Carr pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Jamari Thrash (D. McNabb pass)
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the PHI 23 (Q1 10:19); Houston Texans added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 10:13) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the HOU 7 (Q1 3:56) — (3:56) 2-D.Akers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 17–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q2 13:36) — (13:36) 22-D.Staley right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 13:28); Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q2 5:17) — (5:17) 22-D.Staley left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 5:13) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the HOU 23 (Q2 2:46) — (2:46) 2-D.Akers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–8. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the HOU 57 (Q3 11:43) — (11:43) (Punt formation) 30-B.Mitchell pass to 20-B.Dawkins for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles Mitchell shovel pass to Dawkins.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the HOU 2 (Q3 11:33) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the PHI 29 (Q3 9:13); Houston Texans added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 9:07) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the PHI 29 (Q3 2:37) — (2:37) 3-K.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the HOU 38 (Q4 5:05); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 4:52) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q1 2:44) — (2:44) 8-D.Carr scrambles up the middle to HOU 46 for 9 yards (97-D.Walker). FUMBLES (97-D.Walker), RECOVERED by PHI-20-B.Dawkins at HOU 46. 20-B.Dawkins to HOU 42 for 4 yards (69-C.Pitts).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 1:48) — (1:48) 5-D.McNabb pass to 38-C.Martin to PHI 42 for 5 yards (96-G.Walker). FUMBLES (96-G.Walker), RECOVERED by HOU-55-J.Sharper at PHI 42. 55-J.Sharper to PHI 42 for no gain (63-H.Fraley). Play Challe
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 10:07) — (10:07) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 86-A.Freeman INTERCEPTED by 24-E.Brown at PHI 41. 24-E.Brown to PHI 34 for 7 yards (36-B.Westbrook).
- Houston Texans (Q1 10:19) — (10:19) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Texans' Bradford beats Eagles' Vincent on a long slant, grabs the ball just short of the goal line, then falls into the end zone for TD.
- Houston Texans (Q3 6:39) — (6:39) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 86-J.Gaffney INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Taylor at PHI 0. Touchback. Interception made 4 yards deep in left side of end zone.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 11:43) — (11:43) (Punt formation) 30-B.Mitchell pass to 20-B.Dawkins for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles Mitchell shovel pass to Dawkins.
- Houston Texans (Q3 6:39) — (6:39) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 86-J.Gaffney INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Taylor at PHI 0. Touchback. Interception made 4 yards deep in left side of end zone.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 5:05) — (5:05) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Thrash receives pass from McNabb on short out at the Houston 30, then reverses field and goes to the far left side outracing seve
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 8:53) — (8:53) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis to PHI 48 for 9 yards (42-M.Coleman). FUMBLES (42-M.Coleman), RECOVERED by HOU-42-M.Coleman at PHI 50. 42-M.Coleman to PHI 42 for 8 yards (80-J.Thrash).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 10:19 · PHI 23 · Score 6-0
(10:19) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Texans' Bradford beats Eagles' Vincent on a long slant, grabs the ball just short of the goal line, then falls into the end zone for TD. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 10:13 · PHI 2 · Score 7-0
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 3:56 · HOU 7 · Score 7-3
(3:56) 2-D.Akers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 13:36 · HOU 1 · Score 7-9
(13:36) 22-D.Staley right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 13:28 · HOU 2 · Score 7-10
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. PENALTY on HOU-56-J.Foreman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 5:17 · HOU 1 · Score 7-16
(5:17) 22-D.Staley left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 5:13 · HOU 2 · Score 7-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 2:46 · HOU 23 · Score 7-20
(2:46) 2-D.Akers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 11:43 · HOU 57 · Score 7-26
(11:43) (Punt formation) 30-B.Mitchell pass to 20-B.Dawkins for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles Mitchell shovel pass to Dawkins. - Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q3 11:33 · HOU 2 · Score 7-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 9:13 · PHI 29 · Score 13-28
(9:13) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Texans' Carr throws an over-the-shoulder pass to Bradford on a flag pattern. Bradford beats Eagles' Vincent on the TD play. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 9:07 · PHI 2 · Score 14-28
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 2:37 · PHI 29 · Score 17-28
(2:37) 3-K.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 5:05 · HOU 38 · Score 17-34
(5:05) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Thrash receives pass from McNabb on short out at the Houston 30, then reverses field and goes to the far left side outracing seve - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 4:52 · HOU 2 · Score 17-35
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- B. Mitchell (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2002-09-29?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Houston Texans 35-17 in Week 4, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Houston Texans 7, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q2: Houston Texans 0, Philadelphia Eagles 17; Q3: Houston Texans 10, Philadelphia Eagles 8; Q4: Houston Texans 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: Houston Texans 17, Philadelphia Eagles 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Houston Texans touchdown — C. Bradford (D. Carr pass) (Q1 10:19) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Staley (Q2 13:36) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Staley (Q2 5:17) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Dawkins (B. Mitchell pass) (Q3 11:43) Houston Texans touchdown — C. Bradford (D. Carr pass) (Q3 9:13) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Thrash (D. McNabb pass) (Q4 5:05) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q1 3:56, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 2:46, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q3 2:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 47.1% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -7.17 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 40.0% completion, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -13.31 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Philadelphia Eagles?
B. Mitchell (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.16 total EPA on Passing plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+7.16 EPA): (11:43) (Punt formation) 30-B.Mitchell pass to 20-B.Dawkins for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles Mitchell shovel pass to Dawkins..
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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