Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 42–24 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 21–10 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:35) 8-T.Masthay punt is BLOCKED by 50-B.Braman, Center-61-B.Goode, RECOVERED by HOU-11-…
- Game date
- 2012-10-14
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Houston Texans 42–24 on 2012-10-14. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +24.77 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 42 | |
| 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +24.77 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 2
Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +11.09 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play - 3
Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.12 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play - 4
T. Crabtree · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play - 5

Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play - 6
K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play - 7
J. Casey · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play - 8
Ja. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.29 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
Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing
Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+24.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+5.01 EPA): (14:54) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-T.Crabtree for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-B.Reed].
Biggest single play (-5.22 EPA): T. Masthay — (5:35) 8-T.Masthay punt is BLOCKED by 50-B.Braman, Center-61-B.Goode, RECOVERED by HOU-11-D.Posey at GB 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · +7.8% CPOE · +0.58 EPA/play · +24.77 total EPA
M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · -5.9% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.212 | -0.029 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.7% | 39.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.576 | -0.017 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.264 | -0.114 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.029 | -0.212 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.7% | 53.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.21 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: -0.03 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +19.48 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Houston Texans: 13 drives, -2.61 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers
Houston Texans — A. Foster
Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Houston Texans — A. Foster
Green Bay Packers — T. Crabtree (Aaron Rodgers pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers
Houston Texans — T. Masthay
Field goals
Houston Texans — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the HOU 41 (Q1 11:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 11:34); Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the HOU 6 (Q1 0:32) — (:32) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-Ja.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 0:24) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 10:19) — (10:19) 23-A.Foster right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 10:13) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the HOU 21 (Q2 6:51) — (6:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 6:45) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the GB 33 (Q2 2:21) — (2:21) 17-S.Graham 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q3 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 8:16) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 0:21) — (:21) 23-A.Foster right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 0:17) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the HOU 48 (Q4 14:54) — (14:54) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-T.Crabtree for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-B.Reed].; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 14:46) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the HOU 18 (Q4 12:22) — (12:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-Ja.Jones for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 12:16) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 86 (Q4 5:35) — (5:35) 8-T.Masthay punt is BLOCKED by 50-B.Braman, Center-61-B.Goode, RECOVERED by HOU-11-D.Posey at GB 0. TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 5:30) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 11:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 11:51) — (11:51) (Punt formation) PENALTY on HOU-11-D.Posey, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at HOU 46 - No Play.
- Houston Texans (Q1 10:16) — (10:16) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub sacked at HOU 23 for -10 yards (99-J.Worthy).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 7:49) — (7:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 18-R.Cobb pushed ob at HOU 43 for 16 yards (24-J.Joseph).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 14:54) — (14:54) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-T.Crabtree for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-B.Reed].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 5:35) — (5:35) 8-T.Masthay punt is BLOCKED by 50-B.Braman, Center-61-B.Goode, RECOVERED by HOU-11-D.Posey at GB 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 14:54) — (14:54) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-T.Crabtree for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-B.Reed].
- Houston Texans (Q4 14:41) — (14:41) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left intended for 82-K.Martin INTERCEPTED by 37-S.Shields at HOU 27. 37-S.Shields to HOU 27 for no gain (82-K.Martin).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 11:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 11:42 · HOU 41 · Score 6-0
(11:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 11:34 · HOU 2 · Score 7-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. Penalty on HOU-38-D.Manning, Defensive Offside, declined. PENALTY on HOU-53-B.James, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced be
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 0:32 · HOU 6 · Score 13-0
(:32) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-Ja.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 0:24 · HOU 2 · Score 14-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 10:19 · GB 1 · Score 14-6
(10:19) 23-A.Foster right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 10:13 · GB 2 · Score 14-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 6:51 · HOU 21 · Score 20-7
(6:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 6:45 · HOU 2 · Score 21-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 2:21 · GB 33 · Score 21-10
(2:21) 17-S.Graham 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 8:22 · HOU 1 · Score 27-10
(8:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 8:16 · HOU 2 · Score 28-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 0:21 · GB 1 · Score 28-16
(:21) 23-A.Foster right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 0:17 · GB 2 · Score 28-17
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 14:54 · HOU 48 · Score 34-17
(14:54) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-T.Crabtree for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-B.Reed].
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 14:46 · HOU 2 · Score 35-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 12:22 · HOU 18 · Score 41-17
(12:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-Ja.Jones for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 12:16 · HOU 2 · Score 42-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 5:35 · HOU 86 · Score 42-23
(5:35) 8-T.Masthay punt is BLOCKED by 50-B.Braman, Center-61-B.Goode, RECOVERED by HOU-11-D.Posey at GB 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 5:30 · GB 2 · Score 42-24
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- M. Schaub (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans on 2012-10-14?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Houston Texans 42-24 in Week 6, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 14, Houston Texans 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Houston Texans 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Houston Texans 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 14, Houston Texans 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 42, Houston Texans 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 11:42) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q1 0:32) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q2 10:19) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 6:51) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 8:22) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q3 0:21) Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Crabtree (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 14:54) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q4 12:22) Houston Texans touchdown — T. Masthay (Q4 5:35) Houston Texans field goal — S. Graham (Q2 2:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 55.8% completion, +7.8% CPOE, +0.58 EPA per dropback, +24.77 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 54.1% completion, -5.9% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.13 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.77 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+5.01 EPA): (14:54) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-T.Crabtree for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-B.Reed]..
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
Houston Texans
Entered 5-0 Now 5-1 L