Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 38–14 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Tennessee Titans 7–14 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Schaub
- Top passer
- M. Hasselbeck
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:08) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left intended for 17-D.Williams INTERCEPTED by …
- Game date
- 2012-09-30
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 38–14 on 2012-09-30. M. Schaub posted a game-high +9.38 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tennessee Titans | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
 Houston Texans | 14 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TENTennessee Titans(11:46) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 86-J.Casey for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(:23) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(8:00) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 88-C.Stevens for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(9:39) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left intended for 84-T.Thompson INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Manning at HOU 45. 38-D.Manning for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TEN-76-D.Stewart, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(2:56) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 81-O.Daniels for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(5:42) 17-S.Graham 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(4:08) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left intended for 17-D.Williams INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Jackson at HOU 37. 25-K.Jackson for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(1:01) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 13-K.Wright for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 11:46TD JCJ. CaseyPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 11
- Score
- 0-6
(11:46) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 86-J.Casey for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 11:41XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 0-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 0:23TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 4
- Score
- 0-13
(:23) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 0:17XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 0-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 8:00TD CSC. StevensPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 19
- Score
- 6-14
(8:00) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 88-C.Stevens for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 7:52XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-14
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 9:39TD Dontae ManningPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 68
- Score
- 7-20
(9:39) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left intended for 84-T.Thompson INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Manning at HOU 45. 38-D.Manning for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TEN-76-D.Stewart, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 9:21XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 7-21
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 2:56TD ODO. DanielsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 28
- Score
- 7-27
(2:56) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 81-O.Daniels for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 2:47XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 7-28
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 5:42FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 14
- Score
- 7-31
(5:42) 17-S.Graham 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 4:08TD Ketron Jackson Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- HOU 42
- Score
- 7-37
(4:08) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left intended for 17-D.Williams INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Jackson at HOU 37. 25-K.Jackson for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 3:57XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 7-38
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 1:01TD KWK. WrightPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 11
- Score
- 13-38
(1:01) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 13-K.Wright for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 0:57XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 14-38
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +9.38 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2C. Stevens · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
- 3O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 4J. Casey · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 5
Cornelius Johnson · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +2.37 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play - 6K. Wright · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 7N. Washington · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8
Quindell Johnson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.55 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
M. Schaub — HOU · Passing
M. Schaub posted the highest total EPA (+9.38) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
M. Schaub's top snap (+3.54 EPA): (2:56) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 81-O.Daniels for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-9.42 EPA): M. Hasselbeck — (4:08) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left intended for 17-D.Williams INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Jackson at HOU 37. 25-K.Jackson for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Hasselbeck (Tennessee Titans) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +4.0% CPOE · -0.54 EPA/play · -16.08 total EPA
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 29 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +2.8% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +9.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.229 | +0.080 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.5% | 48.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.604 | +0.323 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.019 | -0.154 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.080 | +0.229 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.3% | 52.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tennessee Titans: -0.23 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: +0.08 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 13 drives, +6.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, -18.33 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — J. Casey (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Tennessee Titans — C. Stevens (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Houston Texans — Dontae Manning
- Houston Texans — O. Daniels (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — Ketron Jackson Jr.
- Tennessee Titans — K. Wright (M. Hasselbeck pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 11 (Q1 11:46) — (11:46) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 86-J.Casey for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 11:41) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q1 0:23) — (:23) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 0:17) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 19 (Q2 8:00); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 7:52) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 68 (Q3 9:39); Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 9:21) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 28 (Q3 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 81-O.Daniels for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 2:47) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–7. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 14 (Q4 5:42) — (5:42) 17-S.Graham 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 42 (Q4 4:08); Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 3:57) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 11 (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 13-K.Wright for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 0:57) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 9:39) — (9:39) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left intended for 84-T.Thompson INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Manning at HOU 45. 38-D.Manning for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TEN-76-D.Stewart, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yard
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at TEN 8 for -11 yards (99-J.Watt). Penalty on TEN-76-D.Stewart, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Houston Texans (Q1 14:02) — (14:02) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson to TEN 24 for 20 yards (92-W.Witherspoon).
- Houston Texans (Q1 4:19) — (4:19) 44-B.Tate right end to TEN 33 for 5 yards (92-W.Witherspoon, 20-A.Verner).
- Houston Texans (Q1 14:48) — (14:48) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 80-A.Johnson to TEN 44 for 33 yards (26-J.Babineaux).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left intended for 17-D.Williams INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Jackson at HOU 37. 25-K.Jackson for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 9:39) — (9:39) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left intended for 84-T.Thompson INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Manning at HOU 45. 38-D.Manning for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TEN-76-D.Stewart, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yard
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at TEN 24 for -1 yards (94-A.Smith). FUMBLES (94-A.Smith) [94-A.Smith], RECOVERED by HOU-99-J.Watt at TEN 24. 99-J.Watt to TEN 17 for 7 yards (61-F.Velasco).
- Houston Texans (Q3 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 81-O.Daniels for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 11:46 · TEN 11 · Score 0-6
(11:46) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 86-J.Casey for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 11:41 · TEN 2 · Score 0-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 0:23 · TEN 4 · Score 0-13
(:23) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 0:17 · TEN 2 · Score 0-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 8:00 · HOU 19 · Score 6-14
(8:00) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 88-C.Stevens for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 7:52 · HOU 2 · Score 7-14
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 9:39 · HOU 68 · Score 7-20
(9:39) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left intended for 84-T.Thompson INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Manning at HOU 45. 38-D.Manning for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TEN-76-D.Stewart, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yard - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 9:21 · TEN 2 · Score 7-21
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 2:56 · TEN 28 · Score 7-27
(2:56) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 81-O.Daniels for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 2:47 · TEN 2 · Score 7-28
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 5:42 · TEN 14 · Score 7-31
(5:42) 17-S.Graham 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 4:08 · HOU 42 · Score 7-37
(4:08) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left intended for 17-D.Williams INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Jackson at HOU 37. 25-K.Jackson for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 3:57 · TEN 2 · Score 7-38
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 1:01 · HOU 11 · Score 13-38
(1:01) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 13-K.Wright for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 0:57 · HOU 2 · Score 14-38
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
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.
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Hasselbeck (TEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans on 2012-09-30?
The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 38-14 in Week 4, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Houston Texans 14; Q2: Tennessee Titans 7, Houston Texans 0; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Houston Texans 14; Q4: Tennessee Titans 7, Houston Texans 10; Final: Tennessee Titans 14, Houston Texans 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — J. Casey (M. Schaub pass) (Q1 11:46) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q1 0:23) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Stevens (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 8:00) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Manning (Q3 9:39) Houston Texans touchdown — O. Daniels (M. Schaub pass) (Q3 2:56) Houston Texans touchdown — K. Jackson (Q4 4:08) Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Wright (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 1:01) Houston Texans field goal — S. Graham (Q4 5:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?
M. Hasselbeck (Tennessee Titans), 56.7% completion, +4.0% CPOE, -0.54 EPA per dropback, -16.08 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 69.0% completion, +2.8% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +9.38 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.38 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+3.54 EPA): (2:56) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 81-O.Daniels for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Houston Texans
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
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