Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 38–17 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 3–21 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Austin Johnson
- Top passer
- M. Schaub
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at HOU 38 for -6 yards (90-M.Williams). FUMBLES (90-M.Wil…
- Game date
- 2008-09-07
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Houston Texans 38–17 on 2008-09-07. Austin Johnson posted a game-high +10.60 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(5:51) 39-W.Parker right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(11:03) 39-W.Parker left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(9:09) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(4:34) 3-K.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(9:15) 39-W.Parker left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Toss play
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(2:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(9:06) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(5:28) 3-Je.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(1:21) 8-M.Schaub scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 5:51TD WPW. ParkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 7
- Score
- 0-6
(5:51) 39-W.Parker right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 5:44XP Gareth WarrenPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 11:03TD WPW. ParkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 13
- Score
- 0-13
(11:03) 39-W.Parker left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 11:00XP Gareth WarrenPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 0-14
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 9:09TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 13
- Score
- 0-20
(9:09) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 9:03XP Gareth WarrenPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 0-21
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 4:34FG Points+3
- Yard line
- PIT 16
- Score
- 3-21
(4:34) 3-K.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 9:15TD WPW. ParkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 4
- Score
- 3-27
(9:15) 39-W.Parker left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Toss play
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 9:10XP Gareth WarrenPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 3-28
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 2:10TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 16
- Score
- 3-34
(2:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 2:04XP Gareth WarrenPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 3-35
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 9:06TD KWK. WalterPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 14
- Score
- 9-35
(9:06) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 9:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 10-35
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 5:28FG Gareth WarrenPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 26
- Score
- 10-38
(5:28) 3-Je.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 1:21TD MSM. SchaubPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 4
- Score
- 16-38
(1:21) 8-M.Schaub scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 1:14XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 17-38
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).
- 1
Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +10.60 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play - 2W. Parker · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +8.47 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 4K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
- 5B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.53 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 6S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 7Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 8O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.58 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 (+10.60) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.06 EPA per play.
Austin Johnson's top snap (-3.43 EPA): (6:55) 8-M.Schaub pass short left INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at HOU 32. 43-T.Polamalu to HOU 32 for no gain (80-A.Johnson). Penalty on HOU-89-D.Anderson, Offensive Holding, declined.
Biggest single play (-8.36 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (6:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at HOU 38 for -6 yards (90-M.Williams). FUMBLES (90-M.Williams), RECOVERED by HOU-59-D.Ryans at HOU 35. 59-D.Ryans to PIT 24 for 41 yards (39-W.Parker). PENALTY on PIT
Quarterback report card
M. Schaub led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +11.9% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.20 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 18 dropbacks · 72.2% completion · +25.2% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +4.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.127 | +0.127 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.191 | +0.018 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.155 | +0.180 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.127 | +0.127 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: -0.13 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.13 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 11 drives, -10.06 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +9.43 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker
- Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Houston Texans — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — M. Schaub
Field goals
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Gareth Warren
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the HOU 7 (Q1 5:51) — (5:51) 39-W.Parker right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 5:44) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the HOU 13 (Q2 11:03) — (11:03) 39-W.Parker left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 11:00) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the HOU 13 (Q2 9:09) — (9:09) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 9:03) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the PIT 16 (Q2 4:34) — (4:34) 3-K.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q3 9:15) — (9:15) 39-W.Parker left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Toss play; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 9:10) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the HOU 16 (Q3 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 2:04) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q4 9:06) — (9:06) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 9:00) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the HOU 26 (Q4 5:28) — (5:28) 3-Je.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q4 1:21) — (1:21) 8-M.Schaub scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 1:14) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 9:09) — (9:09) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles right end pushed ob at HOU 29 for 17 yards (54-Z.Diles).
- Houston Texans (Q1 14:32) — (14:32) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 80-A.Johnson to HOU 43 for 14 yards (51-J.Farrior).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 6:47) — (6:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at HOU 38 for -6 yards (90-M.Williams). FUMBLES (90-M.Williams), RECOVERED by HOU-59-D.Ryans at HOU 35. 59-D.Ryans to PIT 24 for 41 yards (39-W.Parker). PENALTY on PIT
- Houston Texans (Q1 10:50) — (10:50) 8-M.Schaub up the middle to PIT 48 for no gain (99-B.Keisel, 98-C.Hampton). Houston challenged the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 10:32.)
- Houston Texans (Q1 11:36) — (11:36) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 89-D.Anderson to PIT 48 for 2 yards (26-D.Townsend).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 6:47) — (6:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at HOU 38 for -6 yards (90-M.Williams). FUMBLES (90-M.Williams), RECOVERED by HOU-59-D.Ryans at HOU 35. 59-D.Ryans to PIT 24 for 41 yards (39-W.Parker). PENALTY on PIT
- Houston Texans (Q4 6:29) — (6:29) 8-M.Schaub sacked at HOU 39 for -5 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), RECOVERED by PIT-56-L.Woodley at HOU 30. 56-L.Woodley to HOU 28 for 2 yards (83-K.Walter). Houston challenged
- Houston Texans (Q2 9:37) — (9:37) 8-M.Schaub pass short right intended for 89-D.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 56-L.Woodley at HOU 38. 56-L.Woodley to HOU 32 for 6 yards (89-D.Anderson). PRESSURE BY #92 HARRISON
- Houston Texans (Q4 9:06) — (9:06) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 5:51 · HOU 7 · Score 0-6
(5:51) 39-W.Parker right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 5:44 · HOU 2 · Score 0-7
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 11:03 · HOU 13 · Score 0-13
(11:03) 39-W.Parker left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 11:00 · HOU 2 · Score 0-14
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 9:09 · HOU 13 · Score 0-20
(9:09) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 9:03 · HOU 2 · Score 0-21
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 4:34 · PIT 16 · Score 3-21
(4:34) 3-K.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 9:15 · HOU 4 · Score 3-27
(9:15) 39-W.Parker left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Toss play - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 9:10 · HOU 2 · Score 3-28
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 2:10 · HOU 16 · Score 3-34
(2:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 2:04 · HOU 2 · Score 3-35
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 9:06 · PIT 14 · Score 9-35
(9:06) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 9:00 · PIT 2 · Score 10-35
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 5:28 · HOU 26 · Score 10-38
(5:28) 3-Je.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 1:21 · PIT 4 · Score 16-38
(1:21) 8-M.Schaub scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 1:14 · PIT 2 · Score 17-38
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.
- Pittsburgh Steelers 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).
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2008-09-07?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Houston Texans 38-17 in Week 1, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Houston Texans 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Houston Texans 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q3: Houston Texans 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q4: Houston Texans 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Houston Texans 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (Q1 5:51) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (Q2 11:03) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 9:09) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (Q3 9:15) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 2:10) Houston Texans touchdown — K. Walter (M. Schaub pass) (Q4 9:06) Houston Texans touchdown — M. Schaub (Q4 1:21) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 4:34, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — G. Warren (Q4 5:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 58.1% completion, +11.9% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.20 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 72.2% completion, +25.2% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +4.53 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Austin Johnson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.60 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (-3.43 EPA): (6:55) 8-M.Schaub pass short left INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at HOU 32. 43-T.Polamalu to HOU 32 for no gain (80-A.Johnson). Penalty on HOU-89-D.Anderson, Offensive Holding, decli.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Now 0-1 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Now 1-0 W
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