Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 21–9 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 6–7 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Schaub
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:35) 9-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder…
- Game date
- 2012-11-04
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Buffalo Bills 21–9 on 2012-11-04. M. Schaub posted a game-high +11.78 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
 Houston Texans | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(:44) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 81-O.Daniels for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(1:45) 9-R.Lindell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(:09) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(12:16) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(7:45) 9-R.Lindell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(11:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 88-G.Graham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 0:44TD ODO. DanielsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 39
- Score
- 0-6
(:44) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 81-O.Daniels for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 0:36XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:45FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 4
- Score
- 3-7
(1:45) 9-R.Lindell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:09FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 20
- Score
- 6-7
(:09) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 12:16TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 6-13
(12:16) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 12:11XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 6-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 7:45FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 21
- Score
- 9-14
(7:45) 9-R.Lindell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 11:32TD GGG. GrahamPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 5
- Score
- 9-20
(11:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 88-G.Graham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 11:25XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 9-21
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +11.78 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2
Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +8.34 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 3Sean Chandler · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 4J. Casey · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 5G. Graham · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 6C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 7O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 8D. Dickerson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.99 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 (+11.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
M. Schaub's top snap (+3.50 EPA): (:44) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 81-O.Daniels for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.02 EPA): R. Lindell — (10:35) 9-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
Quarterback report card
R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +2.0% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.58 total EPA
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · +6.6% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +11.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.094 | +0.049 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.081 | +0.380 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.216 | -0.098 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.049 | +0.094 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 58.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.09 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: +0.05 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, -6.97 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Houston Texans: 11 drives, +4.01 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)
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Houston Texans — G. Graham (M. Schaub pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the BUF 39 (Q1 0:44) — (:44) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 81-O.Daniels for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 0:36) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 6–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the HOU 4 (Q2 1:45) — (1:45) 9-R.Lindell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the HOU 20 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q3 12:16) — (12:16) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 12:11) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the HOU 21 (Q3 7:45) — (7:45) 9-R.Lindell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q4 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 88-G.Graham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 11:25) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q3 13:19) — (13:19) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 80-A.Johnson to BUF 4 for 34 yards (23-A.Williams). BUF-23-A.Williams was injured during the play. His return is Doubtful.
- Houston Texans (Q1 0:44) — (:44) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 81-O.Daniels for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q1 5:17) — (5:17) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub sacked at HOU 26 for -8 yards (54-K.Moore).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- Houston Texans (Q2 6:32) — (6:32) 17-S.Graham 46 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-A.Carrington), Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones, ball declared dead at BUF 36.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 10:35) — (10:35) 9-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 3:21) — (3:21) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at HOU 38 for 0 yards (59-W.Mercilus). FUMBLES (59-W.Mercilus) [59-W.Mercilus], RECOVERED by HOU-27-Q.Demps at HOU 32. 27-Q.Demps to HOU 32 for no gain (84-S.C
- Houston Texans (Q2 6:32) — (6:32) 17-S.Graham 46 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-A.Carrington), Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones, ball declared dead at BUF 36.
- Houston Texans (Q1 0:44) — (:44) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 81-O.Daniels for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 0:44 · BUF 39 · Score 0-6
(:44) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 81-O.Daniels for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 0:36 · BUF 2 · Score 0-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 1:45 · HOU 4 · Score 3-7
(1:45) 9-R.Lindell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · HOU 20 · Score 6-7
(:09) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 12:16 · BUF 3 · Score 6-13
(12:16) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 12:11 · BUF 2 · Score 6-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 7:45 · HOU 21 · Score 9-14
(7:45) 9-R.Lindell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 11:32 · BUF 5 · Score 9-20
(11:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 88-G.Graham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 11:25 · BUF 2 · Score 9-21
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.
- 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. Schaub (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans on 2012-11-04?
The Houston Texans beat the Buffalo Bills 21-9 in Week 9, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, Houston Texans 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 6, Houston Texans 0; Q3: Buffalo Bills 3, Houston Texans 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, Houston Texans 7; Final: Buffalo Bills 9, Houston Texans 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — O. Daniels (M. Schaub pass) (Q1 0:44) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q3 12:16) Houston Texans touchdown — G. Graham (M. Schaub pass) (Q4 11:32) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 1:45, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 7:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans?
R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 56.8% completion, +2.0% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.58 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 61.3% completion, +6.6% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +11.78 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+3.50 EPA): (:44) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 81-O.Daniels for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
Houston Texans
Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W
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