Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 27–16 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Tied 13–13 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- O. Daniels
- Top passer
- M. Schaub
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:03) 1-M.Turk punts 31 yards to LV 20, Center-82-C.Harris. 15-J.Higgins for 80 yards, TO…
- Game date
- 2008-12-21
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Houston Texans 27–16 on 2008-12-21. O. Daniels posted a game-high +8.11 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 7 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(10:41) 2-J.Russell pass deep right to 81-C.Schilens for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(8:06) 44-V.Leach up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(3:47) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:08) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(6:16) 3-K.Brown 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(:42) 3-K.Brown 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(10:03) 2-J.Russell pass deep left to 15-J.Higgins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-23-D.Robinson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(6:03) 1-M.Turk punts 31 yards to LV 20, Center-82-C.Harris. 15-J.Higgins for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. New Club Record set for punt returns for a touchdowns (per season) by #15 Johnnie Lee Higgins with three.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(10:00) 3-K.Brown 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 10:41TD CSC. SchilensPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 20
- Score
- 0-6
(10:41) 2-J.Russell pass deep right to 81-C.Schilens for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 10:34XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 8:06TD VLV. LeachPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 6-7
(8:06) 44-V.Leach up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 7:59XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 3:47FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 7-10
(3:47) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 0:08FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 12
- Score
- 7-13
(:08) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 6:16FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LV 35
- Score
- 10-13
(6:16) 3-K.Brown 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:42FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LV 6
- Score
- 13-13
(:42) 3-K.Brown 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 10:03TD Jay Higgins IVPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 29
- Score
- 13-19
(10:03) 2-J.Russell pass deep left to 15-J.Higgins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-23-D.Robinson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 9:56XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 13-20
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 6:03TD Jay Higgins IVPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 51
- Score
- 13-26
(6:03) 1-M.Turk punts 31 yards to LV 20, Center-82-C.Harris. 15-J.Higgins for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. New Club Record set for punt returns for a touchdowns (per season) by #15 Johnnie Lee Higgins with three.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 5:44XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 13-27
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 10:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LV 22
- Score
- 16-27
(10:00) 3-K.Brown 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +8.11 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 2
J.J. Russell · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +5.88 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 3C. Schilens · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 4Z. Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 5
Darius Anderson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.19 EPA/play - 6D. McFadden · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 7Jay Higgins IV · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 8M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Rushing · +2.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.17 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
O. Daniels — HOU · Receiving
O. Daniels posted the highest total EPA (+8.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.16 EPA per play.
O. Daniels's top snap (+2.41 EPA): (10:06) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 81-O.Daniels to LV 16 for 35 yards (31-H.Eugene).
Biggest single play (-6.07 EPA): M. Turk — (6:03) 1-M.Turk punts 31 yards to LV 20, Center-82-C.Harris. 15-J.Higgins for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. New Club Record set for punt returns for a touchdowns (per season) by #15 Johnnie Lee Higgins with th
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) · 40 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · -8.8% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -7.10 total EPA
- J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 26 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +13.2% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +5.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.090 | +0.021 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.3% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.178 | +0.226 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.072 | -0.200 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.021 | +0.090 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 57.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: -0.09 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 12 drives, -7.04 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, +1.58 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — C. Schilens (J.J. Russell pass)
- Houston Texans — V. Leach
- Las Vegas Raiders — Jay Higgins IV (J.J. Russell pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Jay Higgins IV
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 13–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 20 (Q1 10:41) — (10:41) 2-J.Russell pass deep right to 81-C.Schilens for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 10:34) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q1 8:06) — (8:06) 44-V.Leach up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 7:59) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the HOU 15 (Q1 3:47) — (3:47) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the HOU 12 (Q1 0:08) — (:08) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 6–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 35 (Q2 6:16) — (6:16) 3-K.Brown 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 6 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) 3-K.Brown 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the HOU 29 (Q3 10:03); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 9:56) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 51 (Q3 6:03); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 5:44) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LV 22 (Q4 10:00) — (10:00) 3-K.Brown 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q2 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 89-D.Anderson to LV 14 for 65 yards (24-M.Huff, 28-Gi.Wilson).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 9:46) — (9:46) 2-J.Russell sacked at LV 17 for -10 yards (91-A.Okoye). FUMBLES (91-A.Okoye) [91-A.Okoye], RECOVERED by HOU-57-K.Bentley at LV 14. 57-K.Bentley to LV 14 for no gain (25-J.Fargas).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass short right to 81-C.Schilens to HOU 23 for 24 yards (57-K.Bentley).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 10:03) — (10:03) 2-J.Russell pass deep left to 15-J.Higgins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-23-D.Robinson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Houston Texans (Q3 6:03) — (6:03) 1-M.Turk punts 31 yards to LV 20, Center-82-C.Harris. 15-J.Higgins for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. New Club Record set for punt returns for a touchdowns (per season) by #15 Johnnie Lee Higgins with th
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q3 6:03) — (6:03) 1-M.Turk punts 31 yards to LV 20, Center-82-C.Harris. 15-J.Higgins for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. New Club Record set for punt returns for a touchdowns (per season) by #15 Johnnie Lee Higgins with th
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 9:46) — (9:46) 2-J.Russell sacked at LV 17 for -10 yards (91-A.Okoye). FUMBLES (91-A.Okoye) [91-A.Okoye], RECOVERED by HOU-57-K.Bentley at LV 14. 57-K.Bentley to LV 14 for no gain (25-J.Fargas).
- Houston Texans (Q2 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 89-D.Anderson to LV 14 for 65 yards (24-M.Huff, 28-Gi.Wilson).
- Houston Texans (Q4 4:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 37-C.Johnson at LV 28. 37-C.Johnson to LV 40 for 12 yards (80-A.Johnson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 10:41 · HOU 20 · Score 0-6
(10:41) 2-J.Russell pass deep right to 81-C.Schilens for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 10:34 · HOU 2 · Score 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 8:06 · LV 1 · Score 6-7
(8:06) 44-V.Leach up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 7:59 · LV 2 · Score 7-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 3:47 · HOU 15 · Score 7-10
(3:47) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 0:08 · HOU 12 · Score 7-13
(:08) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 6:16 · LV 35 · Score 10-13
(6:16) 3-K.Brown 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:42 · LV 6 · Score 13-13
(:42) 3-K.Brown 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 10:03 · HOU 29 · Score 13-19
(10:03) 2-J.Russell pass deep left to 15-J.Higgins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-23-D.Robinson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 9:56 · HOU 2 · Score 13-20
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 6:03 · LV 51 · Score 13-26
(6:03) 1-M.Turk punts 31 yards to LV 20, Center-82-C.Harris. 15-J.Higgins for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. New Club Record set for punt returns for a touchdowns (per season) by #15 Johnnie Lee Higgins with th - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 5:44 · HOU 2 · Score 13-27
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 10:00 · LV 22 · Score 16-27
(10:00) 3-K.Brown 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-C.Harris, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- O. Daniels (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Schaub (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- J.J. Russell (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2008-12-21?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Houston Texans 27-16 in Week 16, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Houston Texans 7, Las Vegas Raiders 13; Q2: Houston Texans 6, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q3: Houston Texans 0, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Q4: Houston Texans 3, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Houston Texans 16, Las Vegas Raiders 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Schilens (J. Russell pass) (Q1 10:41) Houston Texans touchdown — V. Leach (Q1 8:06) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Higgins (J. Russell pass) (Q3 10:03) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Higgins (Q3 6:03) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 3:47, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 0:08, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 6:16, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 0:42, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q4 10:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 47.5% completion, -8.8% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -7.10 total passing EPA. J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders), 69.2% completion, +13.2% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +5.88 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders?
O. Daniels (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.11 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.41 EPA): (10:06) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 81-O.Daniels to LV 16 for 35 yards (31-H.Eugene)..
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 3-11 Now 4-11 W
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