Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 20–3 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 0–10 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Austin Johnson
- Top passer
- D. Huard
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:15) 11-D.Huard pass short right to 84-K.Wilson to KC 42 for no gain (21-J.Fletcher). F…
- Game date
- 2007-09-09
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20–3 on 2007-09-09. Austin Johnson posted a game-high +6.79 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Houston Texans | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs
(7:35) 3-K.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(6:13) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(14:15) 11-D.Huard pass short right to 84-K.Wilson to KC 42 for no gain (21-J.Fletcher). FUMBLES (21-J.Fletcher), RECOVERED by HOU-90-M.Williams at KC 38. 90-M.Williams for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Kansas City challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 14:01.)
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(:30) 7-J.Medlock 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(5:05) 3-K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 7:35FG Points+3
- Yard line
- KC 8
- Score
- 0-3
(7:35) 3-K.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 6:13TD Austin JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 77
- Score
- 0-9
(6:13) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 6:01XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-10
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 14:15TD KWKole WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 58
- Score
- 0-16
(14:15) 11-D.Huard pass short right to 84-K.Wilson to KC 42 for no gain (21-J.Fletcher). FUMBLES (21-J.Fletcher), RECOVERED by HOU-90-M.Williams at KC 38. 90-M.Williams for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Kansas City challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 14:01.)
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 14:01XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-17
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 0:30FG JMJ. MedlockPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 9
- Score
- 3-17
(:30) 7-J.Medlock 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 5:05FG Points+3
- Yard line
- KC 10
- Score
- 3-20
(5:05) 3-K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 2
Justin Jones · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play - 3
Steven Parker · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play - 4D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 5
Lonnie Johnson Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.95 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 6O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 7T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 8Lonnie Johnson Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.83 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.12 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 (+6.79) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.97 EPA per play.
Austin Johnson's top snap (+6.12 EPA): (6:13) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.10 EPA): D. Huard — (14:15) 11-D.Huard pass short right to 84-K.Wilson to KC 42 for no gain (21-J.Fletcher). FUMBLES (21-J.Fletcher), RECOVERED by HOU-90-M.Williams at KC 38. 90-M.Williams for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Kansas
Quarterback report card
D. Huard led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · -0.4% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -14.99 total EPA
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +7.2% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +0.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.241 | +0.011 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.0% | 44.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.405 | +0.027 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.010 | -0.143 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.011 | +0.241 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.9% | 58.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.24 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: +0.01 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 11 drives, +0.77 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 9 drives, -16.64 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — Austin Johnson (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — Kole Wilson (D. Huard pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Medlock
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the KC 8 (Q2 7:35) — (7:35) 3-K.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the KC 77 (Q2 6:13) — (6:13) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 6:01) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 58 (Q3 14:15); Houston Texans added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 14:01) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the HOU 9 (Q3 0:30) — (:30) 7-J.Medlock 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the KC 10 (Q4 5:05) — (5:05) 3-K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q2 6:13) — (6:13) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q2 11:32) — (11:32) 1-M.Turk punts 52 yards to KC 13, Center-48-B.Pittman. 85-E.Drummond to KC 28 for 15 yards (59-D.Ryans). FUMBLES (59-D.Ryans), touched at KC 28, RECOVERED by HOU-50-C.Anderson at KC 29. 50-C.A
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 5:59) — (5:59) 7-J.Medlock 30 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- Houston Texans (Q1 1:08) — (1:08) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 44-J.Page (44-J.Page) at KC -4. Touchback.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 14:15) — (14:15) 11-D.Huard pass short right to 84-K.Wilson to KC 42 for no gain (21-J.Fletcher). FUMBLES (21-J.Fletcher), RECOVERED by HOU-90-M.Williams at KC 38. 90-M.Williams for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Kansas
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 14:15) — (14:15) 11-D.Huard pass short right to 84-K.Wilson to KC 42 for no gain (21-J.Fletcher). FUMBLES (21-J.Fletcher), RECOVERED by HOU-90-M.Williams at KC 38. 90-M.Williams for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Kansas
- Houston Texans (Q2 6:13) — (6:13) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q1 1:08) — (1:08) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 44-J.Page (44-J.Page) at KC -4. Touchback.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:20) — (3:20) 11-D.Huard pass short middle intended for 27-L.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 99-Travis.Johnson at KC 49. 99-Travis.Johnson to KC 49 for no gain (62-C.Wiegmann).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 7:35 · KC 8 · Score 0-3
(7:35) 3-K.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 6:13 · KC 77 · Score 0-9
(6:13) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 6:01 · KC 2 · Score 0-10
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 14:15 · HOU 58 · Score 0-16
(14:15) 11-D.Huard pass short right to 84-K.Wilson to KC 42 for no gain (21-J.Fletcher). FUMBLES (21-J.Fletcher), RECOVERED by HOU-90-M.Williams at KC 38. 90-M.Williams for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Kansas - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 14:01 · KC 2 · Score 0-17
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 0:30 · HOU 9 · Score 3-17
(:30) 7-J.Medlock 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 5:05 · KC 10 · Score 3-20
(5:05) 3-K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
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.
- Austin Johnson (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Schaub (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans on 2007-09-09?
The Houston Texans beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 in Week 1, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans?
Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Houston Texans 10; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Houston Texans 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Houston Texans 3; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Houston Texans 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — A. Johnson (M. Schaub pass) (Q2 6:13) Houston Texans touchdown — K. Wilson (D. Huard pass) (Q3 14:15) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 7:35, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — J. Medlock (Q3 0:30, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q4 5:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans?
D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs), 59.5% completion, -0.4% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -14.99 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 61.5% completion, +7.2% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +0.69 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans?
Austin Johnson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.79 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+6.12 EPA): (6:13) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Now 0-1 L
Houston Texans
Now 1-0 W
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