Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 31–21 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Tennessee Titans 21–10 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Mason
- Top passer
- S. McNair
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:42) 37-D.Davis left guard for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2004-11-28
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 31–21 on 2004-11-28, overcoming Tennessee Titans's 21–10 halftime lead. D. Mason posted a game-high +8.10 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 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tennessee Titans | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 Houston Texans | 3 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TENTennessee Titans(10:19) 9-S.McNair pass to 88-E.Kinney for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(5:50) 9-S.McNair pass to 88-E.Kinney for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(:39) 3-K.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(10:42) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(6:53) 32-J.Wells left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(9:27) 8-D.Carr pass to 82-B.Miller for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(2:44) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(1:42) 37-D.Davis left guard for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 10:19TD EKE. KinneyPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 12
- Score
- 6-0
(10:19) 9-S.McNair pass to 88-E.Kinney for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 10:13XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-0
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 5:50TD EKE. KinneyPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 11
- Score
- 13-0
(5:50) 9-S.McNair pass to 88-E.Kinney for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 5:44XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 14-0
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 0:39FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TEN 11
- Score
- 14-3
(:39) 3-K.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 10:42TD DMD. MasonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 4
- Score
- 20-3
(10:42) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 10:38XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 21-3
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 6:53TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TEN 7
- Score
- 21-9
(6:53) 32-J.Wells left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 6:46XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 21-10
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 9:27TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TEN 14
- Score
- 21-16
(9:27) 8-D.Carr pass to 82-B.Miller for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 9:20XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 21-17
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 2:44TD Austin JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 11
- Score
- 21-23
(2:44) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 2:35XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 21-24
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 1:42TD Domenique DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 41
- Score
- 21-30
(1:42) 37-D.Davis left guard for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 1:34XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 21-31
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +8.10 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 2S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +7.77 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 3Domenique Davis · Houston Texans · Rushing · +7.08 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 4E. Kinney · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 5D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 6Blake Miller · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 7Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 8Domenique Davis · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 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
D. Mason — TEN · Receiving
D. Mason posted the highest total EPA (+8.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.01 EPA per play.
D. Mason's top snap (-4.78 EPA): (2:00) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 29-M.McCree at HOU 32. 29-M.McCree ran ob at TEN 44 for 24 yards (83-D.Bennett).
Biggest single play (+5.92 EPA): Domenique Davis — (1:42) 37-D.Davis left guard for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S. McNair led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 36 dropbacks · 69.4% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +7.77 total EPA
Derek Carr (Houston Texans) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.017 | +0.172 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 58.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.238 | +0.052 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.275 | +0.376 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.172 | -0.017 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.0% | 53.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tennessee Titans: +0.02 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: +0.17 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 10 drives, +11.85 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, +1.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — E. Kinney (S. McNair pass)
- Tennessee Titans — E. Kinney (S. McNair pass)
- Tennessee Titans — D. Mason (S. McNair pass)
- Houston Texans — Josh Wells
- Houston Texans — Blake Miller (Derek Carr pass)
- Houston Texans — Austin Johnson (Derek Carr pass)
- Houston Texans — Domenique Davis
Field goals
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 12 (Q1 10:19) — (10:19) 9-S.McNair pass to 88-E.Kinney for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 10:13) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 11 (Q1 5:50) — (5:50) 9-S.McNair pass to 88-E.Kinney for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 5:44) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 11 (Q1 0:39) — (:39) 3-K.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q2 10:42) — (10:42) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 10:38) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q2 6:53) — (6:53) 32-J.Wells left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 6:46) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 14 (Q3 9:27) — (9:27) 8-D.Carr pass to 82-B.Miller for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 9:20) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 11 (Q3 2:44) — (2:44) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 2:35) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 41 (Q4 1:42) — (1:42) 37-D.Davis left guard for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 1:34) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 29-M.McCree at HOU 32. 29-M.McCree ran ob at TEN 44 for 24 yards (83-D.Bennett).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) 9-S.McNair sacked at HOU 19 for -6 yards (98-A.Peek). FUMBLES (98-A.Peek), RECOVERED by HOU-52-K.Wong at HOU 19. 52-K.Wong to HOU 19 for no gain (71-F.Miller).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 4:43) — (4:43) 9-S.McNair right guard to TEN 26 for no gain (96-G.Walker). FUMBLES (96-G.Walker), RECOVERED by HOU-51-D.Polk at TEN 27. 51-D.Polk to TEN 27 for no gain (60-J.Bell).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett to HOU 44 for 8 yards (38-D.Faggins).
- Houston Texans (Q3 2:44) — (2:44) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q4 1:42) — (1:42) 37-D.Davis left guard for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 29-M.McCree at HOU 32. 29-M.McCree ran ob at TEN 44 for 24 yards (83-D.Bennett).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 4:43) — (4:43) 9-S.McNair right guard to TEN 26 for no gain (96-G.Walker). FUMBLES (96-G.Walker), RECOVERED by HOU-51-D.Polk at TEN 27. 51-D.Polk to TEN 27 for no gain (60-J.Bell).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) 9-S.McNair sacked at HOU 19 for -6 yards (98-A.Peek). FUMBLES (98-A.Peek), RECOVERED by HOU-52-K.Wong at HOU 19. 52-K.Wong to HOU 19 for no gain (71-F.Miller).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 10:19 · HOU 12 · Score 6-0
(10:19) 9-S.McNair pass to 88-E.Kinney for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 10:13 · HOU 2 · Score 7-0
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 5:50 · HOU 11 · Score 13-0
(5:50) 9-S.McNair pass to 88-E.Kinney for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 5:44 · HOU 2 · Score 14-0
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 0:39 · TEN 11 · Score 14-3
(:39) 3-K.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 10:42 · HOU 4 · Score 20-3
(10:42) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 10:38 · HOU 2 · Score 21-3
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 6:53 · TEN 7 · Score 21-9
(6:53) 32-J.Wells left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 6:46 · TEN 2 · Score 21-10
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 9:27 · TEN 14 · Score 21-16
(9:27) 8-D.Carr pass to 82-B.Miller for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 9:20 · TEN 2 · Score 21-17
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 2:44 · TEN 11 · Score 21-23
(2:44) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 2:35 · TEN 2 · Score 21-24
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 1:42 · TEN 41 · Score 21-30
(1:42) 37-D.Davis left guard for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 1:34 · TEN 2 · Score 21-31
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
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.
- D. Mason (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans on 2004-11-28?
The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 31-21 in Week 12, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 14, Houston Texans 3; Q2: Tennessee Titans 7, Houston Texans 7; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Houston Texans 14; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Houston Texans 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 21, Houston Texans 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. Kinney (S. McNair pass) (Q1 10:19) Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. Kinney (S. McNair pass) (Q1 5:50) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q2 10:42) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Wells (Q2 6:53) Houston Texans touchdown — B. Miller (D. Carr pass) (Q3 9:27) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Johnson (D. Carr pass) (Q3 2:44) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Davis (Q4 1:42) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q1 0:39, 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?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 69.4% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +7.77 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 63.6% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.32 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?
D. Mason (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.10 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-4.78 EPA): (2:00) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 29-M.McCree at HOU 32. 29-M.McCree ran ob at TEN 44 for 24 yards (83-D.Bennett)..
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
Houston Texans
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W
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