Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 29–7 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 7–6 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Austin Johnson
- Top passer
- C. Pennington
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:25) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 82-B.Miller INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Coleman at NYJ 23. 26-E…
- Game date
- 2004-12-05
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Houston Texans 29–7 on 2004-12-05, overcoming Houston Texans's 7–6 halftime lead. Austin Johnson posted a game-high +10.07 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 New York Jets | 3 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 29 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(5:14) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(10:19) 6-D.Brien 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(4:50) 37-D.Davis left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(8:04) 28-C.Martin right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(13:38) 10-C.Pennington pass to 28-C.Martin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(9:10) 10-C.Pennington pass to 88-A.Becht for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(2:14) 6-D.Brien 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 5:14FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 23
- Score
- 0-3
(5:14) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 10:19FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 8
- Score
- 0-6
(10:19) 6-D.Brien 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 4:50TD Domenique DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 6-6
(4:50) 37-D.Davis left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 4:45XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-6
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 8:04TD Chandler MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 4
- Score
- 7-12
(8:04) 28-C.Martin right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 7:59XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-13
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 13:38TD Chandler MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 5
- Score
- 7-19
(13:38) 10-C.Pennington pass to 28-C.Martin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 9:10TD ABA. BechtPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-25
(9:10) 10-C.Pennington pass to 88-A.Becht for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 9:05XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-26
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 2:14FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 7
- Score
- 7-29
(2:14) 6-D.Brien 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +10.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play - 2Chandler Martin · New York Jets · Rushing · +4.90 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3J. McCareins · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 4J. Gaffney · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
- 5J. Sowell · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 6C. Pennington · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 7
Ja'Tyre Carter · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play - 8W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.38 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
Austin Johnson — HOU · Receiving
Austin Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+10.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.44 EPA per play.
Austin Johnson's top snap (+3.09 EPA): (7:13) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson to NYJ 37 for 36 yards (25-R.Tongue).
Biggest single play (-4.68 EPA): Derek Carr — (11:25) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 82-B.Miller INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Coleman at NYJ 23. 26-E.Coleman pushed ob at HOU 40 for 37 yards (78-S.Wand).
Quarterback report card
C. Pennington led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Pennington (New York Jets) · 31 dropbacks · 64.5% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.38 total EPA
Derek Carr (Houston Texans) · 29 dropbacks · 41.4% completion · -0.31 EPA/play · -8.99 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.160 | +0.136 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.8% | 54.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.281 | +0.083 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.094 | +0.154 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.136 | +0.160 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.6% | 55.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: -0.16 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: +0.14 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 9 drives, -10.73 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 9 drives, +10.71 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — Domenique Davis
- New York Jets — Chandler Martin
- New York Jets — Chandler Martin (C. Pennington pass)
- New York Jets — A. Becht (C. Pennington pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — D. Brien
- New York Jets — D. Brien
- New York Jets — D. Brien
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the HOU 23 (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the HOU 8 (Q2 10:19) — (10:19) 6-D.Brien 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q2 4:50) — (4:50) 37-D.Davis left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 4:45) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q3 8:04) — (8:04) 28-C.Martin right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 7:59) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 16–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q4 13:38) — (13:38) 10-C.Pennington pass to 28-C.Martin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q4 9:10) — (9:10) 10-C.Pennington pass to 88-A.Becht for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 9:05) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the HOU 7 (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) 6-D.Brien 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 81-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Robinson at HOU 44. 23-D.Robinson to NYJ 36 for 20 yards (83-S.Moss).
- Houston Texans (Q2 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at NYJ 27. 36-D.Barrett to NYJ 27 for no gain.
- Houston Texans (Q3 9:02) — (9:02) 7-C.Stanley punts 47 yards to 50, Center-48-B.Pittman. 83-S.Moss to HOU 4 for 46 yards (17-K.Starling).
- Houston Texans (Q1 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson pushed ob at NYJ 42 for 19 yards (25-R.Tongue). HOU #8 Carr injured on play.
- Houston Texans (Q3 7:13) — (7:13) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson to NYJ 37 for 36 yards (25-R.Tongue).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q4 11:25) — (11:25) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 82-B.Miller INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Coleman at NYJ 23. 26-E.Coleman pushed ob at HOU 40 for 37 yards (78-S.Wand).
- New York Jets (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 81-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Robinson at HOU 44. 23-D.Robinson to NYJ 36 for 20 yards (83-S.Moss).
- Houston Texans (Q3 7:13) — (7:13) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson to NYJ 37 for 36 yards (25-R.Tongue).
- Houston Texans (Q2 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at NYJ 27. 36-D.Barrett to NYJ 27 for no gain.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 5:14 · HOU 23 · Score 0-3
(5:14) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 10:19 · HOU 8 · Score 0-6
(10:19) 6-D.Brien 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 4:50 · NYJ 2 · Score 6-6
(4:50) 37-D.Davis left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 4:45 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-6
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 8:04 · HOU 4 · Score 7-12
(8:04) 28-C.Martin right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 7:59 · HOU 2 · Score 7-13
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 13:38 · HOU 5 · Score 7-19
(13:38) 10-C.Pennington pass to 28-C.Martin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 9:10 · HOU 2 · Score 7-25
(9:10) 10-C.Pennington pass to 88-A.Becht for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 9:05 · HOU 2 · Score 7-26
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 2:14 · HOU 7 · Score 7-29
(2:14) 6-D.Brien 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Austin Johnson (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs New York Jets on 2004-12-05?
The New York Jets beat the Houston Texans 29-7 in Week 13, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
Q1: Houston Texans 0, New York Jets 3; Q2: Houston Texans 7, New York Jets 3; Q3: Houston Texans 0, New York Jets 7; Q4: Houston Texans 0, New York Jets 16; Final: Houston Texans 7, New York Jets 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
Houston Texans touchdown — D. Davis (Q2 4:50) New York Jets touchdown — C. Martin (Q3 8:04) New York Jets touchdown — C. Martin (C. Pennington pass) (Q4 13:38) New York Jets touchdown — A. Becht (C. Pennington pass) (Q4 9:10) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q1 5:14, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q2 10:19, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q4 2:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
C. Pennington (New York Jets), 64.5% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.38 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 41.4% completion, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -8.99 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
Austin Johnson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.07 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.09 EPA): (7:13) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson to NYJ 37 for 36 yards (25-R.Tongue)..
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L
New York Jets
Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W
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