Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 23–17 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 10–7 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dustin Hopkins
- Top passer
- E. Manuel
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:40) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short right intended for 22-F.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 99-…
- Game date
- 2014-09-28
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Buffalo Bills 23–17 on 2014-09-28, overcoming Buffalo Bills's 10–7 halftime lead. Dustin Hopkins posted a game-high +4.07 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Houston Texans | 7 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(11:40) 2-D.Carpenter 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(6:00) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short right to 14-S.Watkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(1:03) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 10-D.Hopkins for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU-10-D.Hopkins, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. PENALTY on BUF, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(13:40) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short right intended for 22-F.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 99-J.Watt at HOU 20. 99-J.Watt for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(6:18) 4-R.Bullock 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(9:26) 4-R.Bullock 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(9:21) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass deep right to 19-Mi.Williams for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(4:53) 4-R.Bullock 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 11:40FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 13
- Score
- 3-0
(11:40) 2-D.Carpenter 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 6:00TD SWS. WatkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 5
- Score
- 9-0
(6:00) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short right to 14-S.Watkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 5:54XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 10-0
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 1:03TD Dustin HopkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 35
- Score
- 10-6
(1:03) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 10-D.Hopkins for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU-10-D.Hopkins, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:57XP Points+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 10-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. PENALTY on BUF, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 13:40TD JWJ. WattPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 12
- Score
- 10-13
(13:40) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short right intended for 22-F.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 99-J.Watt at HOU 20. 99-J.Watt for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 13:28XP Points+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 10-14
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 6:18FG Points+3
- Yard line
- BUF 23
- Score
- 10-17
(6:18) 4-R.Bullock 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 9:26FG Points+3
- Yard line
- BUF 37
- Score
- 10-20
(9:26) 4-R.Bullock 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 9:21TD EME. ManuelPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 80
- Score
- 16-20
(9:21) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass deep right to 19-Mi.Williams for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 9:08XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 17-20
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 4:53FG Points+3
- Yard line
- BUF 32
- Score
- 17-23
(4:53) 4-R.Bullock 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 2Mi. Williams · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 3
Dyontae Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 4C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 5J. Prosch · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6F. Jackson · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +0.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 7Dyontae Johnson · Houston Texans · Rushing · +0.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 8Sean Chandler · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · -0.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · -0.03 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
Dustin Hopkins — HOU · Receiving
Dustin Hopkins posted the highest total EPA (+4.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.68 EPA per play.
Dustin Hopkins's top snap (+5.19 EPA): (1:03) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 10-D.Hopkins for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU-10-D.Hopkins, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Biggest single play (-11.14 EPA): E. Manuel — (13:40) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short right intended for 22-F.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 99-J.Watt at HOU 20. 99-J.Watt for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
E. Manuel led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E. Manuel (Buffalo Bills) · 47 dropbacks · 44.7% completion · -12.1% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -14.17 total EPA
- R. Fitzpatrick (Houston Texans) · 47 dropbacks · 53.2% completion · +0.5% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -9.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.217 | -0.168 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.3% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.302 | -0.196 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.083 | -0.462 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.168 | +0.217 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 63.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills -0.22, Houston Texans -0.17) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.22 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: -0.17 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 15 drives, -19.75 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Houston Texans: 15 drives, -14.65 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — S. Watkins (E. Manuel pass)
- Houston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Houston Texans — J. Watt
- Buffalo Bills — E. Manuel
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- Houston Texans — Randy Bullock
- Houston Texans — Randy Bullock
- Houston Texans — Randy Bullock
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–7. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the HOU 13 (Q2 11:40) — (11:40) 2-D.Carpenter 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q2 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short right to 14-S.Watkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 5:54) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the BUF 35 (Q2 1:03); Houston Texans added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 0:57) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. PENALTY on BUF, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 12 (Q3 13:40); Houston Texans added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 13:28) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the BUF 23 (Q3 6:18) — (6:18) 4-R.Bullock 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–6. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the BUF 37 (Q4 9:26) — (9:26) 4-R.Bullock 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the HOU 80 (Q4 9:21) — (9:21) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass deep right to 19-Mi.Williams for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 9:08) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the BUF 32 (Q4 4:53) — (4:53) 4-R.Bullock 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short right intended for 22-F.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 99-J.Watt at HOU 20. 99-J.Watt for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass deep right intended for 10-R.Woods INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Morris [99-J.Watt] at HOU 15. 26-D.Morris to HOU 15 for no gain (10-R.Woods).
- Houston Texans (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 80-A.Johnson to BUF 36 for 4 yards (51-B.Spikes). FUMBLES (51-B.Spikes), RECOVERED by BUF-25-D.Searcy at BUF 36. 25-D.Searcy to BUF 36 for no gain
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 9:21) — (9:21) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass deep right to 19-Mi.Williams for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 23-A.Foster INTERCEPTED by 53-N.Bradham (95-K.Williams) at HOU 19. 53-N.Bradham to HOU 19 for no gain (88-G.Graham). BUF-53-N.Bradham wa
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short right intended for 22-F.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 99-J.Watt at HOU 20. 99-J.Watt for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 9:21) — (9:21) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass deep right to 19-Mi.Williams for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 80-A.Johnson to BUF 36 for 4 yards (51-B.Spikes). FUMBLES (51-B.Spikes), RECOVERED by BUF-25-D.Searcy at BUF 36. 25-D.Searcy to BUF 36 for no gain
- Houston Texans (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 23-A.Foster INTERCEPTED by 53-N.Bradham (95-K.Williams) at HOU 19. 53-N.Bradham to HOU 19 for no gain (88-G.Graham). BUF-53-N.Bradham wa
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 11:40 · HOU 13 · Score 3-0
(11:40) 2-D.Carpenter 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 6:00 · HOU 5 · Score 9-0
(6:00) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short right to 14-S.Watkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 5:54 · HOU 2 · Score 10-0
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 1:03 · BUF 35 · Score 10-6
(1:03) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 10-D.Hopkins for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU-10-D.Hopkins, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 0:57 · BUF 2 · Score 10-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. PENALTY on BUF, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 13:40 · HOU 12 · Score 10-13
(13:40) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short right intended for 22-F.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 99-J.Watt at HOU 20. 99-J.Watt for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 13:28 · BUF 2 · Score 10-14
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 6:18 · BUF 23 · Score 10-17
(6:18) 4-R.Bullock 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 9:26 · BUF 37 · Score 10-20
(9:26) 4-R.Bullock 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 9:21 · HOU 80 · Score 16-20
(9:21) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass deep right to 19-Mi.Williams for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 9:08 · HOU 2 · Score 17-20
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 4:53 · BUF 32 · Score 17-23
(4:53) 4-R.Bullock 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
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.
- Dustin Hopkins (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- E. Manuel (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans on 2014-09-28?
The Houston Texans beat the Buffalo Bills 23-17 in Week 4, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans?
Q2: Buffalo Bills 10, Houston Texans 7; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, Houston Texans 10; Q4: Buffalo Bills 7, Houston Texans 6; Final: Buffalo Bills 17, Houston Texans 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Watkins (E. Manuel pass) (Q2 6:00) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 1:03) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Watt (Q3 13:40) Buffalo Bills touchdown — E. Manuel (Q4 9:21) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 11:40, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — R. Bullock (Q3 6:18, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 9:26, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 4:53, 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?
E. Manuel (Buffalo Bills), 44.7% completion, -12.1% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -14.17 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Houston Texans), 53.2% completion, +0.5% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -9.21 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans?
Dustin Hopkins (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.07 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+5.19 EPA): (1:03) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 10-D.Hopkins for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU-10-D.Hopkins, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs..
Was Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans 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
Buffalo Bills
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Houston Texans
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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