Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 28–21 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 7–21 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- O. Daniels
- Top passer
- S. Rosenfels
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:47) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Reeves …
- Game date
- 2008-11-02
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Houston Texans 28–21 on 2008-11-02. O. Daniels posted a game-high +12.81 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(12:52) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(8:47) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Reeves at MIN 44. 35-J.Reeves for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(14:13) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left to 18-S.Rice for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(6:19) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left to 87-B.Berrian for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(9:31) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short right to 89-D.Anderson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(6:32) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(3:03) (Shotgun) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short left to 80-A.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 12:52TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 1
- Score
- 0-6
(12:52) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 12:48XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 8:47TD JRJ. ReevesPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 66
- Score
- 6-7
(8:47) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Reeves at MIN 44. 35-J.Reeves for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 8:38XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 14:13TD SRS. RicePoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 8
- Score
- 7-13
(14:13) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left to 18-S.Rice for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 14:07XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 6:19TD BBB. BerrianPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 49
- Score
- 7-20
(6:19) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left to 87-B.Berrian for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 6:09XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 9:31TD Darius AndersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 3
- Score
- 13-21
(9:31) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short right to 89-D.Anderson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 9:28XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-21
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 6:32TD VSV. ShiancoePoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 25
- Score
- 14-27
(6:32) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 6:26XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 14-28
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 3:03TD Austin JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 14
- Score
- 20-28
(3:03) (Shotgun) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short left to 80-A.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 2:58XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 21-28
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).
- 1O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +12.81 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 2B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.98 EPA/play
- 3S. Rosenfels · Houston Texans · Passing · +7.15 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 4Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 5K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 6V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.15 EPA/play
- 7Darius Anderson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 8
Justin Jones · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.89 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 (+12.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.16 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-8.17 EPA): G. Frerotte — (8:47) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Reeves at MIN 44. 35-J.Reeves for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S. Rosenfels led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. Rosenfels (Houston Texans) · 31 dropbacks · 67.7% completion · +3.3% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +7.15 total EPA
- G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings) · 22 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -1.1% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -2.97 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.090 | -0.028 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.0% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.135 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.260 | +0.100 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.028 | +0.090 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 53.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 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)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 12 drives, -7.45 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -2.11 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Houston Texans — J. Reeves
- Minnesota Vikings — S. Rice (G. Frerotte pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Berrian (G. Frerotte pass)
- Houston Texans — Darius Anderson (S. Rosenfels pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — V. Shiancoe (G. Frerotte pass)
- Houston Texans — Austin Johnson (S. Rosenfels pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q1 12:52) — (12:52) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 12:48) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 66 (Q1 8:47) — (8:47) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Reeves at MIN 44. 35-J.Reeves for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 8:38) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the HOU 8 (Q2 14:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left to 18-S.Rice for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 14:07) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the HOU 49 (Q2 6:19) — (6:19) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left to 87-B.Berrian for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 6:09) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q3 9:31) — (9:31) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short right to 89-D.Anderson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 9:28) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the HOU 25 (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 6:26) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIN 14 (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short left to 80-A.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 2:58) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:47) — (8:47) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Reeves at MIN 44. 35-J.Reeves for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) 8-M.Schaub sacked at MIN 44 for -9 yards (52-C.Greenway). FUMBLES (52-C.Greenway), RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Leber at MIN 44. 51-B.Leber to MIN 44 for no gain (73-E.Winston).
- Houston Texans (Q3 1:59) — (1:59) 18-S.Rosenfels pass deep middle intended for 83-K.Walter INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Williams at MIN -2. Touchback.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 14:53) — (14:53) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian to HOU 11 for 55 yards (26-E.Wilson; 35-J.Reeves).
- Houston Texans (Q2 10:32) — (10:32) 8-M.Schaub pass short right intended for 44-V.Leach INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at MIN 5. 26-A.Winfield to MIN 9 for 4 yards (44-V.Leach).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:47) — (8:47) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Reeves at MIN 44. 35-J.Reeves for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) 8-M.Schaub sacked at MIN 44 for -9 yards (52-C.Greenway). FUMBLES (52-C.Greenway), RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Leber at MIN 44. 51-B.Leber to MIN 44 for no gain (73-E.Winston).
- Houston Texans (Q3 1:59) — (1:59) 18-S.Rosenfels pass deep middle intended for 83-K.Walter INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Williams at MIN -2. Touchback.
- Houston Texans (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 18-S.Rosenfels sacked at HOU 2 for -8 yards (93-K.Williams).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 12:52 · HOU 1 · Score 0-6
(12:52) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 12:48 · HOU 2 · Score 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 8:47 · HOU 66 · Score 6-7
(8:47) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Reeves at MIN 44. 35-J.Reeves for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 8:38 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 14:13 · HOU 8 · Score 7-13
(14:13) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left to 18-S.Rice for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 14:07 · HOU 2 · Score 7-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 6:19 · HOU 49 · Score 7-20
(6:19) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left to 87-B.Berrian for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 6:09 · HOU 2 · Score 7-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 9:31 · MIN 3 · Score 13-21
(9:31) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short right to 89-D.Anderson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 9:28 · MIN 2 · Score 14-21
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 6:32 · HOU 25 · Score 14-27
(6:32) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 6:26 · HOU 2 · Score 14-28
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 3:03 · MIN 14 · Score 20-28
(3:03) (Shotgun) 18-S.Rosenfels pass short left to 80-A.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 2:58 · MIN 2 · Score 21-28
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.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- O. Daniels (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 Houston Texans vs Minnesota Vikings on 2008-11-02?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Houston Texans 28-21 in Week 9, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Houston Texans 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Houston Texans 0, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q3: Houston Texans 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: Houston Texans 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Houston Texans 21, Minnesota Vikings 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 12:52) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Reeves (Q1 8:47) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Rice (G. Frerotte pass) (Q2 14:13) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Berrian (G. Frerotte pass) (Q2 6:19) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Anderson (S. Rosenfels pass) (Q3 9:31) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — V. Shiancoe (G. Frerotte pass) (Q4 6:32) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Johnson (S. Rosenfels pass) (Q4 3:03) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Minnesota Vikings?
S. Rosenfels (Houston Texans), 67.7% completion, +3.3% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +7.15 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings), 50.0% completion, -1.1% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -2.97 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Minnesota Vikings?
O. Daniels (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.81 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps.
Was Houston Texans vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 28-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
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