Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 34–21 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 17–14 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Shi Smith
- Top passer
- J. Delhomme
- Biggest EPA play
- 3-K.Brown kicks 75 yards from HOU 30 to CAR -5. 37-N.Goings to CAR 16 for 21 yards (38-D.F…
- Game date
- 2007-09-16
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Carolina Panthers 34–21 on 2007-09-16. Shi Smith posted a game-high +15.84 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 7 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
 Carolina Panthers | 14 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans
(6:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(5:09) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(3:56) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(8:31) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(2:19) 3-K.Brown 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(11:33) 30-A.Green right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
3-K.Brown kicks 75 yards from HOU 30 to CAR -5. 37-N.Goings to CAR 16 for 21 yards (38-D.Faggins). FUMBLES (38-D.Faggins), touched at CAR 7, RECOVERED by HOU-83-K.Walter at CAR 0. TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CAR and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 11:16.)
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(9:11) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(4:41) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:43TD Points+6
- Yard line
- HOU 7
- Score
- 0-6
(6:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:38XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 5:09TD Points+6
- Yard line
- HOU 12
- Score
- 0-13
(5:09) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 5:04XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 0-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 3:56TD Austin JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 31
- Score
- 6-14
(3:56) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 3:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 8:31TD Austin JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 9
- Score
- 13-14
(8:31) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 8:27XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 14-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 2:19FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CAR 7
- Score
- 17-14
(2:19) 3-K.Brown 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 11:33TD Art GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 13
- Score
- 23-14
(11:33) 30-A.Green right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 11:28XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 24-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 11:28TD Points+6
- Yard line
- HOU 30
- Score
- 30-14
3-K.Brown kicks 75 yards from HOU 30 to CAR -5. 37-N.Goings to CAR 16 for 21 yards (38-D.Faggins). FUMBLES (38-D.Faggins), touched at CAR 7, RECOVERED by HOU-83-K.Walter at CAR 0. TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CAR and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 11:16.)
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 11:16XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 31-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 9:11FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 34-14
(9:11) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 4:41TD Points+6
- Yard line
- HOU 74
- Score
- 34-20
(4:41) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 4:26XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 34-21
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +15.84 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
- 2Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +13.30 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
- 3M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +7.76 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 4J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +4.89 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 5Art Green · Houston Texans · Rushing · +4.08 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 6
DeWayne Carter · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play - 7K. Colbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 8Johnny King · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 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
Shi Smith — CAR · Receiving
Shi Smith posted the highest total EPA (+15.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.98 EPA per play.
Shi Smith's top snap (+6.14 EPA): (4:41) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.70 EPA): Kyron Brown — 3-K.Brown kicks 75 yards from HOU 30 to CAR -5. 37-N.Goings to CAR 16 for 21 yards (38-D.Faggins). FUMBLES (38-D.Faggins), touched at CAR 7, RECOVERED by HOU-83-K.Walter at CAR 0. TOUCHDOWN. Play Chal
Quarterback report card
J. Delhomme led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 44 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.89 total EPA
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +12.8% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +7.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.045 | -0.158 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.2% | 45.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.259 | +0.111 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.074 | -0.349 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.158 | -0.045 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.9% | 54.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.04 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.16 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -12.95 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Houston Texans: 13 drives, +3.81 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
- Houston Texans — Austin Johnson (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — Austin Johnson (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — Art Green
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the HOU 7 (Q1 6:43) — (6:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 6:38) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the HOU 12 (Q1 5:09) — (5:09) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 5:04) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the CAR 31 (Q1 3:56) — (3:56) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 3:48) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q2 8:31) — (8:31) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 8:27) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the CAR 7 (Q2 2:19) — (2:19) 3-K.Brown 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the CAR 13 (Q3 11:33) — (11:33) 30-A.Green right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 11:28) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 30 (Q3 11:28); Houston Texans added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 11:16) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the CAR 15 (Q4 9:11) — (9:11) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the HOU 74 (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 4:26) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 11:28) — 3-K.Brown kicks 75 yards from HOU 30 to CAR -5. 37-N.Goings to CAR 16 for 21 yards (38-D.Faggins). FUMBLES (38-D.Faggins), touched at CAR 7, RECOVERED by HOU-83-K.Walter at CAR 0. TOUCHDOWN. Play Chal
- Houston Texans (Q2 3:02) — (3:02) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short right [90-J.Peppers]. PENALTY on HOU-8-M.Schaub, Intentional Grounding, 15 yards, enforced at CAR 2.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith to HOU 32 for 28 yards (34-V.Hutchins).
- Houston Texans (Q2 10:32) — (10:32) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 81-O.Daniels to CAR 26 for 10 yards (55-D.Morgan).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 18-D.Carter to CAR 42 for 16 yards (23-D.Robinson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 11:28) — 3-K.Brown kicks 75 yards from HOU 30 to CAR -5. 37-N.Goings to CAR 16 for 21 yards (38-D.Faggins). FUMBLES (38-D.Faggins), touched at CAR 7, RECOVERED by HOU-83-K.Walter at CAR 0. TOUCHDOWN. Play Chal
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 3:32) — (3:32) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Robinson at HOU 45. 23-D.Robinson to CAR 45 for 10 yards (89-S.Smith).
- Houston Texans (Q1 5:45) — (5:45) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels to HOU 27 for 11 yards (43-C.Harris). FUMBLES (43-C.Harris), RECOVERED by CAR-21-K.Lucas at HOU 29. 21-K.Lucas to HOU 13 for 16 yards. Houston chall
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 6:43 · HOU 7 · Score 0-6
(6:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 6:38 · HOU 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 5:09 · HOU 12 · Score 0-13
(5:09) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 5:04 · HOU 2 · Score 0-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 3:56 · CAR 31 · Score 6-14
(3:56) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 3:48 · CAR 2 · Score 7-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 8:31 · CAR 9 · Score 13-14
(8:31) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 8:27 · CAR 2 · Score 14-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 2:19 · CAR 7 · Score 17-14
(2:19) 3-K.Brown 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 11:33 · CAR 13 · Score 23-14
(11:33) 30-A.Green right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 11:28 · CAR 2 · Score 24-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 11:28 · HOU 30 · Score 30-14
3-K.Brown kicks 75 yards from HOU 30 to CAR -5. 37-N.Goings to CAR 16 for 21 yards (38-D.Faggins). FUMBLES (38-D.Faggins), touched at CAR 7, RECOVERED by HOU-83-K.Walter at CAR 0. TOUCHDOWN. Play Chal - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 11:16 · CAR 2 · Score 31-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 9:11 · CAR 15 · Score 34-14
(9:11) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 4:41 · HOU 74 · Score 34-20
(4:41) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 4:26 · HOU 2 · Score 34-21
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
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.
- Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Delhomme (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- M. Schaub (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Carolina Panthers on 2007-09-16?
The Houston Texans beat the Carolina Panthers 34-21 in Week 2, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Houston Texans 7, Carolina Panthers 14; Q2: Houston Texans 10, Carolina Panthers 0; Q3: Houston Texans 14, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Houston Texans 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Houston Texans 34, Carolina Panthers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 6:43) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 5:09) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Johnson (M. Schaub pass) (Q1 3:56) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Johnson (M. Schaub pass) (Q2 8:31) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Green (Q3 11:33) Houston Texans touchdown — K. Brown (Q3 11:28) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 4:41) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 2:19, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q4 9:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Carolina Panthers?
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 61.4% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.89 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 66.7% completion, +12.8% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +7.76 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Carolina Panthers?
Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.84 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+6.14 EPA): (4:41) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
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