Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 17–10 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 3–10 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Gonzalez
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:02) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 30-J.All…
- Game date
- 2011-12-04
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Atlanta Falcons 17–10 on 2011-12-04. T. Gonzalez posted a game-high +5.34 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Houston Texans | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons(4:07) 4-N.Rackers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
(10:13) 13-T.Yates pass short middle to 85-J.Dreessen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
(5:09) 3-M.Bryant 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(1:52) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(6:09) 23-A.Foster left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 4:07FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 26
- Score
- 0-3
(4:07) 4-N.Rackers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 10:13TD JDJ. DreessenPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 0-9
(10:13) 13-T.Yates pass short middle to 85-J.Dreessen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 10:08XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 0-10
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:09FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 1
- Score
- 3-10
(5:09) 3-M.Bryant 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 1:52TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 4
- Score
- 9-10
(1:52) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 1:46XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 10-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 6:09TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 10-16
(6:09) 23-A.Foster left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 6:05XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 10-17
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.34 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 2
Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 3T. Yates · Houston Texans · Passing · +3.28 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 4O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 5J. Dreessen · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play
- 6A. Foster · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 7H. Douglas · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 8J. Snelling · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.57 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
T. Gonzalez — ATL · Receiving
T. Gonzalez posted the highest total EPA (+5.34) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
T. Gonzalez's top snap (-2.74 EPA): (5:15) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short right to 88-T.Gonzalez (29-G.Quin).
Biggest single play (-5.90 EPA): Matt Ryan — (7:02) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 30-J.Allen at HOU 26. 30-J.Allen to ATL 40 for 34 yards (11-J.Jones).
Quarterback report card
Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 49 dropbacks · 40.8% completion · -7.8% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -4.16 total EPA
- T. Yates (Houston Texans) · 32 dropbacks · 37.5% completion · -15.1% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.28 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.124 | -0.043 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.2% | 35.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.085 | +0.103 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.224 | -0.042 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.043 | +0.124 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.4% | 57.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.12 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: -0.04 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -10.28 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Houston Texans: 11 drives, -3.88 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — J. Dreessen (T. Yates pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass)
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
Field goals
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the ATL 26 (Q1 4:07) — (4:07) 4-N.Rackers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q2 10:13); Houston Texans added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 10:08) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the HOU 1 (Q2 5:09) — (5:09) 3-M.Bryant 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q3 1:52) — (1:52) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 1:46) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 6:09) — (6:09) 23-A.Foster left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 6:05) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 7:02) — (7:02) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 30-J.Allen at HOU 26. 30-J.Allen to ATL 40 for 34 yards (11-J.Jones).
- Houston Texans (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) 13-T.Yates sacked at ATL 22 for -7 yards (99-V.Walker). FUMBLES (99-V.Walker) [99-V.Walker], RECOVERED by ATL-36-J.Sanders at ATL 10. 36-J.Sanders for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty.
- Houston Texans (Q4 7:30) — (7:30) 23-A.Foster right tackle to ATL 2 for 7 yards (24-D.Franks, 71-K.Biermann).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep left to 11-J.Jones (25-K.Jackson).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short middle to 84-R.White (94-A.Smith) [56-B.Cushing].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 7:02) — (7:02) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 30-J.Allen at HOU 26. 30-J.Allen to ATL 40 for 34 yards (11-J.Jones).
- Houston Texans (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) 13-T.Yates sacked at ATL 22 for -7 yards (99-V.Walker). FUMBLES (99-V.Walker) [99-V.Walker], RECOVERED by ATL-36-J.Sanders at ATL 10. 36-J.Sanders for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty.
- Houston Texans (Q2 12:17) — (12:17) 13-T.Yates pass deep middle to 80-A.Johnson to ATL 4 for 50 yards (24-D.Franks).
- Houston Texans (Q2 12:51) — (12:51) (Shotgun) 13-T.Yates pass short left to 23-A.Foster pushed ob at HOU 46 for 28 yards (36-J.Sanders).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 4:07 · ATL 26 · Score 0-3
(4:07) 4-N.Rackers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 10:13 · ATL 3 · Score 0-9
(10:13) 13-T.Yates pass short middle to 85-J.Dreessen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 10:08 · ATL 2 · Score 0-10
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 5:09 · HOU 1 · Score 3-10
(5:09) 3-M.Bryant 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 1:52 · HOU 4 · Score 9-10
(1:52) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 1:46 · HOU 2 · Score 10-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 6:09 · ATL 1 · Score 10-16
(6:09) 23-A.Foster left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 6:05 · ATL 2 · Score 10-17
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- T. Gonzalez (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Houston Texans on 2011-12-04?
The Houston Texans beat the Atlanta Falcons 17-10 in Week 13, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Houston Texans 3; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 3, Houston Texans 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Houston Texans 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Houston Texans 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 10, Houston Texans 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — J. Dreessen (T. Yates pass) (Q2 10:13) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 1:52) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q4 6:09) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 4:07, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 5:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Houston Texans?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 40.8% completion, -7.8% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -4.16 total passing EPA. T. Yates (Houston Texans), 37.5% completion, -15.1% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.28 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Houston Texans?
T. Gonzalez (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.34 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (-2.74 EPA): (5:15) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short right to 88-T.Gonzalez (29-G.Quin)..
Was Atlanta Falcons vs Houston Texans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Houston Texans won 17-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
Houston Texans
Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W
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