Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 23–17 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 17–7 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- O. Daniels
- Top passer
- M. Sanchez
- Biggest EPA play
- (:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 11-J.Kerley INTERCEPTE…
- Game date
- 2012-10-08
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the New York Jets 23–17 on 2012-10-08. O. Daniels posted a game-high +8.50 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 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
 New York Jets | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(11:12) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 81-O.Daniels for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(4:13) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep middle to 86-J.Cumberland for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
(11:18) 23-A.Foster left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(:09) 17-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(5:03) 17-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
17-S.Graham kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to NYJ 0. 25-J.McKnight for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
(:56) 17-S.Graham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(11:58) 2-N.Folk 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 11:12TD ODO. DanielsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 34
- Score
- 6-0
(11:12) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 81-O.Daniels for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 11:05XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 4:13TD JCJ. CumberlandPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 27
- Score
- 7-6
(4:13) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep middle to 86-J.Cumberland for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 4:07XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 11:18TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 13
- Score
- 13-7
(11:18) 23-A.Foster left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 11:11XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 14-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:09FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 9
- Score
- 17-7
(:09) 17-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 5:03FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 24
- Score
- 20-7
(5:03) 17-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 4:51TD JMJ. McKnightPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 35
- Score
- 20-13
17-S.Graham kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to NYJ 0. 25-J.McKnight for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 4:38XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 20-14
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 0:56FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 4
- Score
- 23-14
(:56) 17-S.Graham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 11:58FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 3
- Score
- 23-17
(11:58) 2-N.Folk 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +8.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 2M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +6.76 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 3J. Casey · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 4T. Tebow · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 5J. Cumberland · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6S. Greene · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 7
Keyon Martin · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play - 8K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.16 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 (+8.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.70 EPA per play.
O. Daniels's top snap (+4.19 EPA): (11:12) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 81-O.Daniels for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.07 EPA): M. Sanchez — (:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 11-J.Kerley INTERCEPTED by 21-B.McCain (99-J.Watt) at HOU 5. 21-B.McCain to NYJ 9 for 86 yards (11-J.Kerley).
Quarterback report card
M. Sanchez led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -11.9% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -9.01 total EPA
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · -5.4% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +6.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.083 | -0.035 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.5% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.233 | -0.278 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.035 | +0.024 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.035 | -0.083 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 58.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.08 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.04 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 12 drives, +6.77 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, -2.73 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — O. Daniels (M. Schaub pass)
- New York Jets — J. Cumberland (M. Sanchez pass)
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- New York Jets — J. McKnight
Field goals
- Houston Texans — S. Graham
- Houston Texans — S. Graham
- Houston Texans — S. Graham
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the NYJ 34 (Q1 11:12) — (11:12) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 81-O.Daniels for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 11:05) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; New York Jets found the end zone from the HOU 27 (Q1 4:13) — (4:13) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep middle to 86-J.Cumberland for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 4:07) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the NYJ 13 (Q2 11:18) — (11:18) 23-A.Foster left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 11:11) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 9 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 17-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–6. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 24 (Q3 5:03) — (5:03) 17-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; New York Jets found the end zone from the HOU 35 (Q3 4:51) — 17-S.Graham kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to NYJ 0. 25-J.McKnight for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 4:38) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 4 (Q3 0:56) — (:56) 17-S.Graham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the HOU 3 (Q4 11:58) — (11:58) 2-N.Folk 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 11-J.Kerley INTERCEPTED by 21-B.McCain (99-J.Watt) at HOU 5. 21-B.McCain to NYJ 9 for 86 yards (11-J.Kerley).
- New York Jets (Q4 14:03) — (14:03) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 11-J.Kerley to HOU 16 for 36 yards (29-G.Quin).
- New York Jets (Q3 4:51) — 17-S.Graham kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to NYJ 0. 25-J.McKnight for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 2:01) — (2:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right intended for 86-J.Cumberland INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Jackson at NYJ 46. 25-K.Jackson to NYJ 42 for 4 yards (6-M.Sanchez).
- New York Jets (Q1 4:13) — (4:13) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep middle to 86-J.Cumberland for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 11-J.Kerley INTERCEPTED by 21-B.McCain (99-J.Watt) at HOU 5. 21-B.McCain to NYJ 9 for 86 yards (11-J.Kerley).
- New York Jets (Q3 4:51) — 17-S.Graham kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to NYJ 0. 25-J.McKnight for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q1 11:12) — (11:12) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 81-O.Daniels for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 4:13) — (4:13) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep middle to 86-J.Cumberland for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 11:12 · NYJ 34 · Score 6-0
(11:12) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 81-O.Daniels for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 11:05 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 4:13 · HOU 27 · Score 7-6
(4:13) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep middle to 86-J.Cumberland for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 4:07 · HOU 2 · Score 7-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 11:18 · NYJ 13 · Score 13-7
(11:18) 23-A.Foster left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 11:11 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · NYJ 9 · Score 17-7
(:09) 17-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 5:03 · NYJ 24 · Score 20-7
(5:03) 17-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 4:51 · HOU 35 · Score 20-13
17-S.Graham kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to NYJ 0. 25-J.McKnight for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 4:38 · HOU 2 · Score 20-14
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 0:56 · NYJ 4 · Score 23-14
(:56) 17-S.Graham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 11:58 · HOU 3 · Score 23-17
(11:58) 2-N.Folk 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
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.
- O. Daniels (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Sanchez (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs New York Jets on 2012-10-08?
The Houston Texans beat the New York Jets 23-17 in Week 5, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
Q1: Houston Texans 7, New York Jets 7; Q2: Houston Texans 10, New York Jets 0; Q3: Houston Texans 6, New York Jets 7; Q4: Houston Texans 0, New York Jets 3; Final: Houston Texans 23, New York Jets 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
Houston Texans touchdown — O. Daniels (M. Schaub pass) (Q1 11:12) New York Jets touchdown — J. Cumberland (M. Sanchez pass) (Q1 4:13) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q2 11:18) New York Jets touchdown — J. McKnight (Q3 4:51) Houston Texans field goal — S. Graham (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — S. Graham (Q3 5:03, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — S. Graham (Q3 0:56, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 11:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 41.2% completion, -11.9% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -9.01 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 48.3% completion, -5.4% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.76 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs New York Jets?
O. Daniels (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.50 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+4.19 EPA): (11:12) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 81-O.Daniels for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Houston Texans vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Houston Texans won 23-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W
New York Jets
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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