Texans 34–31 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2012

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Detroit Lions?

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 46.3% completion, -11.0% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +4.96 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 56.9% completion, -4.0% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.56 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Detroit Lions?

A. Johnson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.35 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (-4.60 EPA): (7:18) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at HOU 43. 23-C.Houston to HOU 41 for 2 yards (80-A.Johnson)..

Quick answer

Winner: Houston Texans
Final score: Houston Texans 34–31 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Houston Texans 14–21 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Austin Johnson
Top passer: Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play: (6:50) 28-J.Forsett up the middle for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on Detoit head coach. P…
Game date: 2012-11-22

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Detroit Lions 34–31 on 2012-11-22, overcoming Detroit Lions's 21–14 halftime lead. Austin Johnson posted a game-high +9.35 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Houston Texans	0	14	11	7	3	34
Detroit Lions	7	14	3	7	0	31

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

HOUHouston Texans

HOU 22

+3HOU 28

+1HOU 80

+3DET 27

HOU 23

+3DET 14

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:01TD
MLM. Leshoure
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
0-6
(10:01) (Shotgun) 25-M.Leshoure left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 9:58XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 11:02TD
AFA. Foster
Points+6
Yard line
DET 6
Score
6-7
(11:02) 23-A.Foster left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 10:57XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
7-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 6:04TD
Michael Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 5
Score
7-13
(6:04) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 19-M.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 6:00XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
7-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 2:15TD
ODO. Daniels
Points+6
Yard line
DET 9
Score
13-14
(2:15) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 2:11XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
14-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:56TD
Cornelius Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 22
Score
14-20
(1:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:49XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
14-21
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:08FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 28
Score
14-24
(7:08) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 6:35TD
SGS. Graham
Points+7
Yard line
DET 2
Score
21-24
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 6:35XP
Michael Thomas
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 80
Score
21-24
(6:35) 19-M.Thomas left end pushed ob at DET 34 for 14 yards (51-D.Sharpton).
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 2:40FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
DET 27
Score
24-24
(2:40) 17-S.Graham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 13:36TD
Jaheim Bell
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 23
Score
24-30
(13:36) (Shotgun) 35-J.Bell up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 13:31XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
24-31
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 1:58TD
AFA. Foster
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
30-31
(1:58) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 1:55XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
31-31
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
HOUHouston Texans
OT 2:25FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
DET 14
Score
34-31
(2:25) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +9.35 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
2T. Scheffler · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
3J. Forsett · Houston Texans · Rushing · +5.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
4Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +4.96 total EPA · 67 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
5Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
6M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +4.56 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
7R. Broyles · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
8A. Foster · Houston Texans · Rushing · +2.85 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.14 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 (+9.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.

Austin Johnson's top snap (-4.60 EPA): (7:18) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at HOU 43. 23-C.Houston to HOU 41 for 2 yards (80-A.Johnson).

Biggest single play (+7.20 EPA): J. Forsett — (6:50) 28-J.Forsett up the middle for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on Detoit head coach. PENALTY on DET, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Quarterback report card

Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 67 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -11.0% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +4.96 total EPA
M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 51 dropbacks · 56.9% completion · -4.0% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Houston Texans	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	+0.091	+0.016
Offensive success rate	45.5%	41.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.089	+0.074
Rush EPA/play	+0.346	-0.079
Defensive EPA/play	-0.016	-0.091
Defensive success rate	58.8%	54.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Houston Texans: +0.09 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: +0.02 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 16 drives, +1.87 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Houston Texans: 16 drives, +9.14 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — M. Leshoure (Q1 10:01)
Houston Texans — A. Foster (Q2 11:02)
Detroit Lions — Michael Thomas (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 6:04)
Houston Texans — O. Daniels (M. Schaub pass) (Q2 2:15)
Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 1:56)
Detroit Lions — Jaheim Bell (Q4 13:36)
Houston Texans — A. Foster (Q4 1:58)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q3 7:08)
Houston Texans — S. Graham (Q3 2:40)
Houston Texans — S. Graham (OT 2:25)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q1 10:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 25-M.Leshoure left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 9:58) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Houston Texans found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q2 11:02) — (11:02) 23-A.Foster left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 10:57) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q2 6:04) — (6:04) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 19-M.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 6:00) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q2 2:15) — (2:15) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 2:11) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the HOU 22 (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 1:49) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 11–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the HOU 28 (Q3 7:08) — (7:08) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q3 6:35) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the HOU 80 (Q3 6:35) — (6:35) 19-M.Thomas left end pushed ob at DET 34 for 14 yards (51-D.Sharpton).; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the DET 27 (Q3 2:40) — (2:40) 17-S.Graham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the HOU 23 (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 35-J.Bell up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 13:31) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 1:58) — (1:58) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 1:55) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones..

Overtime: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the DET 14 (OT 2:25) — (2:25) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Houston Texans (OT 9:43) — (9:43) 17-S.Graham 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. [WPA -40.1% · EPA -3.60]
Detroit Lions (OT 14:06) — (14:06) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 87-B.Pettigrew to HOU 32 for 8 yards (38-D.Manning). FUMBLES (38-D.Manning), RECOVERED by HOU-51-D.Sharpton at HOU 35. 51-D.Sharpton to HOU 35 for n [WPA -34.9% · EPA -4.15]
Houston Texans (OT 3:04) — (3:04) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 86-J.Casey to DET 14 for 11 yards (55-S.Tulloch). [WPA +27.1% · EPA -0.79]
Detroit Lions (OT 6:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 85-T.Scheffler pushed ob at HOU 28 for 14 yards (38-D.Manning). [WPA +26.6% · EPA +2.16]
Houston Texans (OT 3:46) — (3:46) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 80-A.Johnson to DET 25 for 23 yards (23-C.Houston). The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +26.4% · EPA +1.80]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Houston Texans (Q3 6:50) — (6:50) 28-J.Forsett up the middle for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on Detoit head coach. PENALTY on DET, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +15.3% · EPA +7.20]
Houston Texans (OT 7:18) — (7:18) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at HOU 43. 23-C.Houston to HOU 41 for 2 yards (80-A.Johnson). [WPA -21.8% · EPA -4.60]
Detroit Lions (OT 14:06) — (14:06) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 87-B.Pettigrew to HOU 32 for 8 yards (38-D.Manning). FUMBLES (38-D.Manning), RECOVERED by HOU-51-D.Sharpton at HOU 35. 51-D.Sharpton to HOU 35 for n [WPA -34.9% · EPA -4.15]
Houston Texans (Q2 3:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson pushed ob at DET 12 for 43 yards (26-L.Delmas). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.82]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 10:01 · HOU 2 · Score 0-6
(10:01) (Shotgun) 25-M.Leshoure left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 9:58 · HOU 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 11:02 · DET 6 · Score 6-7
(11:02) 23-A.Foster left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 10:57 · DET 2 · Score 7-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 6:04 · HOU 5 · Score 7-13
(6:04) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 19-M.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 6:00 · HOU 2 · Score 7-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 2:15 · DET 9 · Score 13-14
(2:15) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 2:11 · DET 2 · Score 14-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 1:56 · HOU 22 · Score 14-20
(1:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 1:49 · HOU 2 · Score 14-21
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 7:08 · HOU 28 · Score 14-24
(7:08) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
Houston Texans TD (+7) — Q3 6:35 · DET 2 · Score 21-24
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 6:35 · HOU 80 · Score 21-24
(6:35) 19-M.Thomas left end pushed ob at DET 34 for 14 yards (51-D.Sharpton).
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 2:40 · DET 27 · Score 24-24
(2:40) 17-S.Graham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 13:36 · HOU 23 · Score 24-30
(13:36) (Shotgun) 35-J.Bell up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 13:31 · HOU 2 · Score 24-31
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 1:58 · DET 1 · Score 30-31
(1:58) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · DET 2 · Score 31-31
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — OT 2:25 · DET 14 · Score 34-31
(2:25) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.

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.
Austin Johnson (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Detroit Lions on 2012-11-22?

The Houston Texans beat the Detroit Lions 34-31 in Week 12, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Houston Texans 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Houston Texans 14, Detroit Lions 14; Q3: Houston Texans 11, Detroit Lions 3; Q4: Houston Texans 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q5: Houston Texans 3, Detroit Lions 0; Final: Houston Texans 34, Detroit Lions 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Detroit Lions?

Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Leshoure (Q1 10:01) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q2 11:02) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Thomas (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 6:04) Houston Texans touchdown — O. Daniels (M. Schaub pass) (Q2 2:15) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 1:56) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Bell (Q4 13:36) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q4 1:58) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 7:08, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — S. Graham (Q3 2:40, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — S. Graham (OT 2:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Detroit Lions?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 46.3% completion, -11.0% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +4.96 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 56.9% completion, -4.0% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.56 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Detroit Lions?

Austin Johnson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.35 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (-4.60 EPA): (7:18) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at HOU 43. 23-C.Houston to HOU 41 for 2 yards (80-A.Johnson)..

Was Houston Texans vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Houston Texans won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 9-1 Now 10-1 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L

Houston Texans vs. Detroit Lions: 2012 Week 12 Recap

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