Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 20–13 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 13–17 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Boldin
- Top passer
- T. Yates
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:25) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 64 yards to HOU 13, Center-46-M.Cox. 12-J.Jones to…
- Game date
- 2012-01-15
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Houston Texans 20–13 on 2012-01-15. A. Boldin posted a game-high +4.86 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 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Baltimore Ravens | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(12:29) (Field Goal formation) 4-N.Rackers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(9:57) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 87-K.Wilson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(6:09) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(1:13) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(11:46) (Field Goal formation) 4-N.Rackers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(4:52) #75 - Newton reports as eligible. 23-A.Foster right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(2:56) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 12:29FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 21
- Score
- 3-0
(12:29) (Field Goal formation) 4-N.Rackers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 9:57TD KWKole WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 1
- Score
- 3-6
(9:57) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 87-K.Wilson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 9:51XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 3-7
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 6:09FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 30
- Score
- 3-10
(6:09) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 1:13TD ABA. BoldinPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 10
- Score
- 3-16
(1:13) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 1:08XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 3-17
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 11:46FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 15
- Score
- 6-17
(11:46) (Field Goal formation) 4-N.Rackers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 4:52TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 1
- Score
- 12-17
(4:52) #75 - Newton reports as eligible. 23-A.Foster right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 4:48XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 13-17
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 2:56FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 26
- Score
- 13-20
(2:56) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Boldin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.86 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 2L. Evans · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.70 EPA/play
- 3O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 4A. Foster · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 5Kole Wilson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 6A. Foster · Houston Texans · Rushing · +0.80 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 7T. Yates · Houston Texans · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
- 8
Ryan Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · -0.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · -0.05 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
A. Boldin — BAL · Receiving
A. Boldin posted the highest total EPA (+4.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.
A. Boldin's top snap (+2.31 EPA): (1:13) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+7.83 EPA): S. Koch — (11:25) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 64 yards to HOU 13, Center-46-M.Cox. 12-J.Jones to HOU 13 for no gain (29-Ca.Williams). FUMBLES (29-Ca.Williams), RECOVERED by BAL-22-J.Smith at HOU 6. 22-J.Smi
Quarterback report card
T. Yates led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Yates (Houston Texans) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -9.8% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -6.72 total EPA
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 32 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -5.4% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -5.63 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.076 | -0.013 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.2% | 37.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.192 | -0.176 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.030 | -0.279 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.013 | +0.076 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.0% | 58.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: -0.08 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 15 drives, -1.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Houston Texans: 14 drives, -6.11 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — Kole Wilson (Joe Flacco pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — A. Boldin (Joe Flacco pass)
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
Field goals
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 17–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the BAL 21 (Q1 12:29) — (12:29) (Field Goal formation) 4-N.Rackers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q1 9:57) — (9:57) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 87-K.Wilson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 9:51) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the HOU 30 (Q1 6:09) — (6:09) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the HOU 10 (Q1 1:13) — (1:13) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 1:08) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the BAL 15 (Q2 11:46) — (11:46) (Field Goal formation) 4-N.Rackers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 4:52) — (4:52) #75 - Newton reports as eligible. 23-A.Foster right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 4:48) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the HOU 26 (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 64 yards to HOU 13, Center-46-M.Cox. 12-J.Jones to HOU 13 for no gain (29-Ca.Williams). FUMBLES (29-Ca.Williams), RECOVERED by BAL-22-J.Smith at HOU 6. 22-J.Smi
- Houston Texans (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 13-T.Yates pass deep right intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 4. 20-E.Reed to BAL 4 for no gain (80-A.Johnson). Ed Reed's 8th career interception of post-season
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 10:22) — (10:22) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 16 for -12 yards (sack split by 58-B.Reed and 99-J.Watt).
- Houston Texans (Q1 3:21) — (3:21) 13-T.Yates pass short right intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-L.Webb at HOU 35. 21-L.Webb to HOU 34 for 1 yard (80-A.Johnson).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 1:59) — (1:59) #76 Jah Reid reports as eligible. 27-R.Rice left guard to HOU 1 for no gain (52-T.Dobbins).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 64 yards to HOU 13, Center-46-M.Cox. 12-J.Jones to HOU 13 for no gain (29-Ca.Williams). FUMBLES (29-Ca.Williams), RECOVERED by BAL-22-J.Smith at HOU 6. 22-J.Smi
- Houston Texans (Q1 3:21) — (3:21) 13-T.Yates pass short right intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-L.Webb at HOU 35. 21-L.Webb to HOU 34 for 1 yard (80-A.Johnson).
- Houston Texans (Q3 5:59) — (5:59) (Field Goal formation) 4-N.Rackers 50 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. Ball hits bottom of cross bar.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 1:59) — (1:59) #76 Jah Reid reports as eligible. 27-R.Rice left guard to HOU 1 for no gain (52-T.Dobbins).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 12:29 · BAL 21 · Score 3-0
(12:29) (Field Goal formation) 4-N.Rackers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 9:57 · HOU 1 · Score 3-6
(9:57) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 87-K.Wilson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 9:51 · HOU 2 · Score 3-7
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 6:09 · HOU 30 · Score 3-10
(6:09) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 1:13 · HOU 10 · Score 3-16
(1:13) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 1:08 · HOU 2 · Score 3-17
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 11:46 · BAL 15 · Score 6-17
(11:46) (Field Goal formation) 4-N.Rackers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 4:52 · BAL 1 · Score 12-17
(4:52) #75 - Newton reports as eligible. 23-A.Foster right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 4:48 · BAL 2 · Score 13-17
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 2:56 · HOU 26 · Score 13-20
(2:56) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- A. Boldin (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Yates (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens on 2012-01-15?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Houston Texans 20-13 in Wild Card, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Houston Texans 3, Baltimore Ravens 17; Q2: Houston Texans 10, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Houston Texans 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Houston Texans 13, Baltimore Ravens 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — K. Wilson (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 9:57) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Boldin (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 1:13) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q2 4:52) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 12:29, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 6:09, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 11:46, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 2:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens?
T. Yates (Houston Texans), 48.6% completion, -9.8% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -6.72 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 43.8% completion, -5.4% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -5.63 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens?
A. Boldin (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.86 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.31 EPA): (1:13) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Baltimore Ravens won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 11-6 Now 11-7 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 12-4 Now 13-4 W
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