Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 31–13 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 6–10 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Marshall
- Top passer
- J. Cutler
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:17) 18-S.Rosenfels pass deep middle intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly (…
- Game date
- 2007-12-13
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Denver Broncos 31–13 on 2007-12-13. B. Marshall posted a game-high +10.00 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Houston Texans | 7 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(11:11) 18-S.Rosenfels scrambles left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(8:53) 1-J.Elam 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(7:42) 3-K.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(4:34) 1-J.Elam 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(5:19) 36-R.Dayne up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(:53) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 88-T.Scheffler for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Houston challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 00:36.)
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(10:11) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short left to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(3:23) 44-V.Leach up the middle for 1 yard, 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 11:11TD SRS. RosenfelsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 5
- Score
- 0-6
(11:11) 18-S.Rosenfels scrambles left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 11:04XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 8:53FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 23
- Score
- 3-7
(8:53) 1-J.Elam 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 7:42FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DEN 23
- Score
- 3-10
(7:42) 3-K.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 4:34FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 29
- Score
- 6-10
(4:34) 1-J.Elam 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 5:19TD RDR. DaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 6
- Score
- 6-16
(5:19) 36-R.Dayne up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 5:17XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 6-17
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 0:53TD TST. SchefflerPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 12
- Score
- 12-17
(:53) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 88-T.Scheffler for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Houston challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 00:36.)
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 0:36XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 13-17
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 10:11TD Austin JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 4
- Score
- 13-23
(10:11) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short left to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 10:06XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 13-24
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 3:23TD VLV. LeachPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 13-30
(3:23) 44-V.Leach up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 3:20XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 13-31
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).
- 1B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +10.00 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 2T. Scheffler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +9.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 3Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +8.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 4O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 5R. Dayne · Houston Texans · Rushing · +3.36 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 6S. Rosenfels · Houston Texans · Passing · +3.29 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 7
Devontez Walker · Houston Texans · Rushing · +2.80 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 8K. Walter · Houston Texans · Rushing · +2.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 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
B. Marshall — DEN · Receiving
B. Marshall posted the highest total EPA (+10.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.91 EPA per play.
B. Marshall's top snap (+2.30 EPA): (12:35) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall to HOU 24 for 13 yards (32-F.Bennett, 47-W.Demps).
Biggest single play (-5.64 EPA): S. Rosenfels — (2:17) 18-S.Rosenfels pass deep middle intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly (47-J.Lynch) at DEN 36. 32-D.Bly ran ob at HOU 27 for 37 yards (81-O.Daniels). Penalty on HOU-74-E.Salaam, Offe
Quarterback report card
J. Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) · 44 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · +5.1% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.04 total EPA
- S. Rosenfels (Houston Texans) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -2.8% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.014 | +0.225 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.6% | 47.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.024 | +0.117 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.039 | +0.343 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.225 | +0.014 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.1% | 54.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: +0.23 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 10 drives, -1.13 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Houston Texans: 10 drives, +16.46 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — S. Rosenfels
- Houston Texans — R. Dayne
- Denver Broncos — T. Scheffler (J. Cutler pass)
- Houston Texans — Austin Johnson (S. Rosenfels pass)
- Houston Texans — V. Leach
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
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 DEN 5 (Q1 11:11) — (11:11) 18-S.Rosenfels scrambles left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 11:04) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the HOU 23 (Q2 8:53) — (8:53) 1-J.Elam 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the DEN 23 (Q2 7:42) — (7:42) 3-K.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the HOU 29 (Q2 4:34) — (4:34) 1-J.Elam 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the DEN 6 (Q3 5:19) — (5:19) 36-R.Dayne up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 5:17) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the HOU 12 (Q3 0:53); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 0:36) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short left to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 10:06) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) 44-V.Leach up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 3:20) — 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 2:17) — (2:17) 18-S.Rosenfels pass deep middle intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly (47-J.Lynch) at DEN 36. 32-D.Bly ran ob at HOU 27 for 37 yards (81-O.Daniels). Penalty on HOU-74-E.Salaam, Offe
- Houston Texans (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short left to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 10:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 35-S.Young pushed ob at HOU 34 for 4 yards (56-M.Greenwood).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall to HOU 24 for 13 yards (32-F.Bennett, 47-W.Demps).
- Houston Texans (Q2 8:49) — 10-T.Sauerbrun kicks 63 yards from DEN 30 to HOU 7. 11-A.Davis to DEN 43 for 50 yards (51-J.Winborn).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q3 2:17) — (2:17) 18-S.Rosenfels pass deep middle intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly (47-J.Lynch) at DEN 36. 32-D.Bly ran ob at HOU 27 for 37 yards (81-O.Daniels). Penalty on HOU-74-E.Salaam, Offe
- Denver Broncos (Q3 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass incomplete deep left to 84-J.Walker [47-W.Demps].
- Houston Texans (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) 18-S.Rosenfels pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson pushed ob at DEN 1 for 28 yards (24-C.Bailey).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 11:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at HOU 38 for -4 yards (90-M.Williams).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 11:11 · DEN 5 · Score 0-6
(11:11) 18-S.Rosenfels scrambles left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 11:04 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 8:53 · HOU 23 · Score 3-7
(8:53) 1-J.Elam 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 7:42 · DEN 23 · Score 3-10
(7:42) 3-K.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 4:34 · HOU 29 · Score 6-10
(4:34) 1-J.Elam 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 5:19 · DEN 6 · Score 6-16
(5:19) 36-R.Dayne up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 5:17 · DEN 2 · Score 6-17
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 0:53 · HOU 12 · Score 12-17
(:53) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 88-T.Scheffler for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Houston challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 00:36.) - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 0:36 · HOU 2 · Score 13-17
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 10:11 · DEN 4 · Score 13-23
(10:11) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short left to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 10:06 · DEN 2 · Score 13-24
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 3:23 · DEN 1 · Score 13-30
(3:23) 44-V.Leach up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 3:20 · DEN 2 · Score 13-31
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.
- B. Marshall (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Cutler (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Houston Texans on 2007-12-13?
The Houston Texans beat the Denver Broncos 31-13 in Week 15, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Houston Texans 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 6, Houston Texans 3; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Houston Texans 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Houston Texans 14; Final: Denver Broncos 13, Houston Texans 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — S. Rosenfels (Q1 11:11) Houston Texans touchdown — R. Dayne (Q3 5:19) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Scheffler (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 0:53) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Johnson (S. Rosenfels pass) (Q4 10:11) Houston Texans touchdown — V. Leach (Q4 3:23) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 8:53, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 7:42, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 4:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Houston Texans?
J. Cutler (Denver Broncos), 61.4% completion, +5.1% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.04 total passing EPA. S. Rosenfels (Houston Texans), 57.1% completion, -2.8% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.29 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Houston Texans?
B. Marshall (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.00 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+2.30 EPA): (12:35) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall to HOU 24 for 13 yards (32-F.Bennett, 47-W.Demps)..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L
Houston Texans
Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W
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