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NFL · Week 3 · September 26, 2004 · 12 min read

Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2004 Week 3 Recap

Texans defeat Chiefs 24–21 in Week 3

T.Gonzalez led Fantasy Impact as Texans prevailed in a 24–21 Week 3 finish.

Houston Texans 24 1–2 Winner
Final 24–21
Kansas City Chiefs 21 0–3
Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
24–21
Halftime
Houston Texans 6–7 Kansas City Chiefs
Top passer
Derek Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Gonzalez
Game date
September 26, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 13/34 · 220 YDS · 1 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Austin Johnson
    Austin Johnson 4 REC · 96 YDS +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Dorance Armstrong
    Dorance Armstrong 2 REC · 55 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • T.Gonzalez 8 REC · 106 YDS · 1 TD +9.1 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Morton 4 REC · 55 YDS +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Derick Hall
    Derick Hall 5 REC · 32 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
Houston Texans 24–21 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime
Houston Texans 6–7 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Gonzalez
Top passer
Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play
(4:09) 10-T.Green pass intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 42-M.Coleman at HOU -2. 4…
Game date
2004-09-26

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Kansas City Chiefs 24–21 on 2004-09-26, overcoming Kansas City Chiefs's 7–6 halftime lead. T. Gonzalez posted a game-high +9.14 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Houston Texans06810024
Kansas City Chiefs7077021

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

HOUHouston Texans
KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 5:41TD
    TGT. Gonzalez

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 14
    Score
    0-6

    (5:41) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 5:35XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    0-7

    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.

  3. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 7:03FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 10
    Score
    3-7

    (7:03) 3-K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  4. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 0:10FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 31
    Score
    6-7

    (:10) 3-K.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  5. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 11:15TD
    CHC. Horn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 6
    Score
    6-13

    (11:15) 10-T.Green pass to 81-C.Horn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 11:10XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    6-14

    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.

  7. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 4:09TD
    MCM. Coleman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    12-14

    (4:09) 10-T.Green pass intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 42-M.Coleman at HOU -2. 42-M.Coleman for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 3:51Safety
    Josh Wells

    Points+2

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    14-14

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-J.Wells rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  9. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 10:55TD
    JDJ. Dunn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 5
    Score
    14-20

    (10:55) 10-T.Green pass to 89-J.Dunn for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 10:55XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    14-21

    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.

  11. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 5:24TD
    JGJ. Gaffney

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 9
    Score
    20-21

    (5:24) 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 5:20XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    21-21

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  13. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 0:07FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 31
    Score
    24-21

    (:07) 3-K.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +9.14 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Morton · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
  3. 3Derek CarrDerek Carr · Houston Texans · Passing · +6.41 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  4. 4Austin JohnsonAustin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
  5. 5Dorance ArmstrongDorance Armstrong · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.51 EPA/play
  6. 6Derick HallDerick Hall · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Horn · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Dunn · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.82 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. Gonzalez — KC · Receiving

T. Gonzalez posted the highest total EPA (+9.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.14 EPA per play.

T. Gonzalez's top snap (-12.82 EPA): (4:09) 10-T.Green pass intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 42-M.Coleman at HOU -2. 42-M.Coleman for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Houston Texans) · 34 dropbacks · 38.2% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.41 total EPA
  • Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.66 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatHouston TexansKansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play+0.122+0.046
Offensive success rate50.0%53.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.200+0.078
Rush EPA/play-0.183-0.086
Defensive EPA/play-0.046-0.122
Defensive success rate46.5%50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Houston Texans: +0.12 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.05 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 10 drives, +9.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, +3.98 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (Taylen Green pass) (Q1 5:41)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — C. Horn (Taylen Green pass) (Q3 11:15)
  • Houston Texans — M. Coleman (Q3 4:09)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — J. Dunn (Taylen Green pass) (Q4 10:55)
  • Houston Texans — J. Gaffney (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 5:24)

Field goals

  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q2 7:03)
  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q2 0:10)
  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q4 0:07)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the HOU 14 (Q1 5:41) — (5:41) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 5:35) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..

The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 6–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the KC 10 (Q2 7:03) — (7:03) 3-K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the KC 31 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 3-K.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 8–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the HOU 6 (Q3 11:15) — (11:15) 10-T.Green pass to 81-C.Horn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 11:10) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q3 4:09) — (4:09) 10-T.Green pass intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 42-M.Coleman at HOU -2. 42-M.Coleman for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans registered a safety from the KC 2 (Q3 3:51) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-J.Wells rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q4 10:55) — (10:55) 10-T.Green pass to 89-J.Dunn for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 10:55) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the KC 9 (Q4 5:24) — (5:24) 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 5:20) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the KC 31 (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 3-K.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 4:09) — (4:09) 10-T.Green pass intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 42-M.Coleman at HOU -2. 42-M.Coleman for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -29.4% · EPA -12.82]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) 8-D.Carr pass to 88-D.Armstrong to KC 30 for 35 yards (25-G.Wesley). [WPA +16.9% · EPA +2.37]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 10:20) — (10:20) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 86-J.Gaffney INTERCEPTED by 44-E.Warfield at KC 0. Touchback. [WPA -16.7% · EPA -4.61]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 3-K.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +1.27]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 10:55) — (10:55) 10-T.Green pass to 89-J.Dunn for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +2.82]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 4:09) — (4:09) 10-T.Green pass intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 42-M.Coleman at HOU -2. 42-M.Coleman for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -29.4% · EPA -12.82]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 10:20) — (10:20) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 86-J.Gaffney INTERCEPTED by 44-E.Warfield at KC 0. Touchback. [WPA -16.7% · EPA -4.61]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 5:41) — (5:41) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.4% · EPA +3.24]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 9:57) — (9:57) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson to KC 25 for 46 yards (21-J.Woods, 22-D.McCleon). HOU - WR 80 ANDRE JOHNSON INJURED. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +3.01]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 5:41 · HOU 14 · Score 0-6
    (5:41) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 5:35 · HOU 2 · Score 0-7
    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
  3. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 7:03 · KC 10 · Score 3-7
    (7:03) 3-K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  4. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · KC 31 · Score 6-7
    (:10) 3-K.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  5. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 11:15 · HOU 6 · Score 6-13
    (11:15) 10-T.Green pass to 81-C.Horn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 11:10 · HOU 2 · Score 6-14
    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
  7. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 4:09 · HOU 2 · Score 12-14
    (4:09) 10-T.Green pass intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 42-M.Coleman at HOU -2. 42-M.Coleman for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Houston Texans Safety (+2) — Q3 3:51 · KC 2 · Score 14-14
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-J.Wells rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  9. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 10:55 · HOU 5 · Score 14-20
    (10:55) 10-T.Green pass to 89-J.Dunn for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 10:55 · HOU 2 · Score 14-21
    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
  11. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 5:24 · KC 9 · Score 20-21
    (5:24) 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 5:20 · KC 2 · Score 21-21
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  13. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 0:07 · KC 31 · Score 24-21
    (:07) 3-K.Brown 49 yard field goal 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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2004-09-26?

The Houston Texans beat the Kansas City Chiefs 24-21 in Week 3, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Houston Texans 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Houston Texans 6, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q3: Houston Texans 8, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Houston Texans 10, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Houston Texans 24, Kansas City Chiefs 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q1 5:41) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — C. Horn (T. Green pass) (Q3 11:15) Houston Texans touchdown — M. Coleman (Q3 4:09) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Dunn (T. Green pass) (Q4 10:55) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Gaffney (D. Carr pass) (Q4 5:24) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 7:03, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q4 0:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 38.2% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.41 total passing EPA. Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 61.8% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.66 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs?

T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-12.82 EPA): (4:09) 10-T.Green pass intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 42-M.Coleman at HOU -2. 42-M.Coleman for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Houston Texans won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

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