Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 28–14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7–14 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Austin Johnson
- Top passer
- L. McCown
- Biggest EPA play
- 3-M.Bryant kicks 67 yards from TB 30 to HOU 3. 11-A.Davis for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY…
- Game date
- 2007-12-09
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28–14 on 2007-12-09. Austin Johnson posted a game-high +10.62 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Houston Texans | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
(4:02) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short right to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(11:01) 34-E.Graham right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(4:43) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
3-M.Bryant kicks 67 yards from TB 30 to HOU 3. 11-A.Davis for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU-85-J.Dreessen, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(12:46) 34-E.Graham right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(15:00) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point 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
Q1 4:02TD Austin JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 4
- Score
- 0-6
(4:02) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short right to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 3:59XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 11:01TD EGE. GrahamPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 4
- Score
- 6-7
(11:01) 34-E.Graham right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:57XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 4:43TD KWK. WalterPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 8
- Score
- 7-13
(4:43) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 4:38XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 15:00TD Ashtyn DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 30
- Score
- 7-20
3-M.Bryant kicks 67 yards from TB 30 to HOU 3. 11-A.Davis for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU-85-J.Dreessen, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 14:46XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-21
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 12:46TD EGE. GrahamPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 11
- Score
- 13-21
(12:46) 34-E.Graham right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 12:38XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 14-21
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 15:00TD ODO. DanielsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 4
- Score
- 14-27
(15:00) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 14:56XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-28
3-K.Brown extra point 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 · +10.62 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 2J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.22 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 3K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 4S. Rosenfels · Houston Texans · Passing · +5.45 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 5M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 6
Arian Smith · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play - 7O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 8
Devontez Walker · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.40 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 (+10.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.18 EPA per play.
Austin Johnson's top snap (+2.32 EPA): (4:02) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short right to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.06 EPA): Myles Bryant — 3-M.Bryant kicks 67 yards from TB 30 to HOU 3. 11-A.Davis for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU-85-J.Dreessen, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Quarterback report card
L. McCown led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- L. McCown (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · -1.9% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.60 total EPA
- S. Rosenfels (Houston Texans) · 39 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +9.9% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.45 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.161 | +0.013 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.4% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.130 | +0.140 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.482 | -0.316 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.013 | +0.161 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 48.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.16 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: +0.01 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 13 drives, +1.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -11.90 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 (S. Rosenfels pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — E. Graham
- Houston Texans — K. Walter (S. Rosenfels pass)
- Houston Texans — Ashtyn Davis
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — E. Graham
- Houston Texans — O. Daniels (S. Rosenfels pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q1 4:02) — (4:02) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short right to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 3:59) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q2 11:01) — (11:01) 34-E.Graham right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 10:57) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TB 8 (Q2 4:43) — (4:43) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 4:38) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TB 30 (Q3 15:00); Houston Texans added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 14:46) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the HOU 11 (Q3 12:46) — (12:46) 34-E.Graham right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 12:38) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 14:56) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q3 15:00) — 3-M.Bryant kicks 67 yards from TB 30 to HOU 3. 11-A.Davis for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU-85-J.Dreessen, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Houston Texans (Q3 1:57) — (1:57) 18-S.Rosenfels sacked at TB 25 for -7 yards (91-G.White). FUMBLES (91-G.White), RECOVERED by TB-71-J.Haye at TB 25. 71-J.Haye to TB 34 for 9 yards (69-C.Pitts).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 6:14) — (6:14) 12-L.McCown pass short left to 19-I.Hilliard to TB 28 for 12 yards (47-W.Demps). FUMBLES (47-W.Demps), RECOVERED by HOU-47-W.Demps at TB 26. 47-W.Demps to TB 23 for 3 yards (34-E.Graham).
- Houston Texans (Q2 13:00) — (13:00) 18-S.Rosenfels sacked at HOU 23 for -8 yards (91-G.White). FUMBLES (91-G.White), RECOVERED by TB-71-J.Haye at HOU 25. 71-J.Haye to HOU 25 for no gain (65-M.Brisiel).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 10:24) — (10:24) 34-E.Graham up the middle to HOU 34 for no gain (47-W.Demps).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q3 15:00) — 3-M.Bryant kicks 67 yards from TB 30 to HOU 3. 11-A.Davis for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU-85-J.Dreessen, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Houston Texans (Q3 1:57) — (1:57) 18-S.Rosenfels sacked at TB 25 for -7 yards (91-G.White). FUMBLES (91-G.White), RECOVERED by TB-71-J.Haye at TB 25. 71-J.Haye to TB 34 for 9 yards (69-C.Pitts).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 12-L.McCown FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 36, RECOVERED by HOU-24-C.Brown at TB 36. 24-C.Brown to TB 17 for 19 yards (85-M.Stovall).
- Houston Texans (Q2 13:00) — (13:00) 18-S.Rosenfels sacked at HOU 23 for -8 yards (91-G.White). FUMBLES (91-G.White), RECOVERED by TB-71-J.Haye at HOU 25. 71-J.Haye to HOU 25 for no gain (65-M.Brisiel).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 4:02 · TB 4 · Score 0-6
(4:02) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short right to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 3:59 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 11:01 · HOU 4 · Score 6-7
(11:01) 34-E.Graham right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 10:57 · HOU 2 · Score 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 4:43 · TB 8 · Score 7-13
(4:43) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 4:38 · TB 2 · Score 7-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · TB 30 · Score 7-20
3-M.Bryant kicks 67 yards from TB 30 to HOU 3. 11-A.Davis for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU-85-J.Dreessen, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 14:46 · TB 2 · Score 7-21
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 12:46 · HOU 11 · Score 13-21
(12:46) 34-E.Graham right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 12:38 · HOU 2 · Score 14-21
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · TB 4 · Score 14-27
(15:00) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · TB 2 · Score 14-28
3-K.Brown extra point 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.
- S. Rosenfels (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Houston Texans on 2007-12-09?
The Houston Texans beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-14 in Week 14, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Houston Texans 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Houston Texans 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Houston Texans 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Houston Texans 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Houston Texans 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — A. Johnson (S. Rosenfels pass) (Q1 4:02) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — E. Graham (Q2 11:01) Houston Texans touchdown — K. Walter (S. Rosenfels pass) (Q2 4:43) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Davis (Q3 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — E. Graham (Q3 12:46) Houston Texans touchdown — O. Daniels (S. Rosenfels pass) (Q4 15:00) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Houston Texans?
L. McCown (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 58.1% completion, -1.9% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.60 total passing EPA. S. Rosenfels (Houston Texans), 69.2% completion, +9.9% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.45 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Houston Texans?
Austin Johnson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.62 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.32 EPA): (4:02) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short right to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L
Houston Texans
Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W
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