Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 30–16 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 13–3 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Top passer
- Z. Mettenberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:57) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger sacked at TEN 17 for -8 yards (99-J.Watt). FUMBLES (99-…
- Game date
- 2014-10-26
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 30–16 on 2014-10-26. R. Fitzpatrick posted a game-high +8.29 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 0 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
 Tennessee Titans | 3 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(10:28) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Succop 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(7:41) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(6:12) (No Huddle) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:24) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(12:39) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 23-A.Foster for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(5:47) (No Huddle) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(2:17) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short right to 82-D.Walker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(14:17) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(1:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short left to 15-J.Hunter for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 10:28FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 17
- Score
- 0-3
(10:28) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Succop 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 7:41FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TEN 12
- Score
- 3-3
(7:41) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 6:12TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 34
- Score
- 9-3
(6:12) (No Huddle) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 6:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 10-3
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:24FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TEN 11
- Score
- 13-3
(:24) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 12:39TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 5
- Score
- 19-3
(12:39) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 23-A.Foster for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 12:35XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 20-3
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 5:47TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 26-3
(5:47) (No Huddle) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 5:42XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 27-3
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 2:17TD Devontez WalkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 6
- Score
- 27-9
(2:17) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short right to 82-D.Walker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 14:17FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TEN 31
- Score
- 30-9
(14:17) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 1:02TD Jarquez HunterPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 12
- Score
- 30-15
(1:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short left to 15-J.Hunter for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 0:56XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 30-16
8-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Fitzpatrick · Houston Texans · Passing · +8.29 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 2A. Foster · Houston Texans · Rushing · +5.47 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3N. Washington · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 4
Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 5
Dyontae Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play - 6A. Blue · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
- 7D. Hagan · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 8A. Foster · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.27 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
R. Fitzpatrick — HOU · Passing
R. Fitzpatrick posted the highest total EPA (+8.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.
R. Fitzpatrick's top snap (+2.80 EPA): (7:52) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 13-D.Johnson to HOU 38 for 18 yards (39-D.Stafford). Penalty on TEN-99-J.Casey, Defensive Offside, declined.
Biggest single play (-4.87 EPA): Z. Mettenberger — (13:57) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger sacked at TEN 17 for -8 yards (99-J.Watt). FUMBLES (99-J.Watt) [99-J.Watt], RECOVERED by HOU-96-T.Jamison at TEN 20. 96-T.Jamison to TEN 20 for no gain (62-B.Schwenk
Quarterback report card
Z. Mettenberger led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Z. Mettenberger (Tennessee Titans) · 46 dropbacks · 58.7% completion · +1.6% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -8.08 total EPA
- R. Fitzpatrick (Houston Texans) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -7.5% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.086 | -0.123 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.2% | 36.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.197 | -0.176 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.070 | -0.283 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.123 | -0.086 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.2% | 58.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.09 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: -0.12 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 13 drives, +8.80 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, -9.35 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Houston Texans — A. Foster (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Tennessee Titans — Devontez Walker (Z. Mettenberger pass)
- Tennessee Titans — Jarquez Hunter (Z. Mettenberger pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
- Houston Texans — Randy Bullock
- Houston Texans — Randy Bullock
- Houston Texans — Randy Bullock
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the HOU 17 (Q1 10:28) — (10:28) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Succop 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 13–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 12 (Q2 7:41) — (7:41) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 34 (Q2 6:12) — (6:12) (No Huddle) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 6:00) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 11 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–6. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q3 12:39) — (12:39) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 23-A.Foster for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 12:35) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q3 5:47) — (5:47) (No Huddle) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 5:42) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 6 (Q3 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short right to 82-D.Walker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 31 (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 12 (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short left to 15-J.Hunter for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 0:56) — 8-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 2:01) — (2:01) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short left intended for 82-D.Walker INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Swearinger at HOU 27. 36-D.Swearinger ran ob at TEN 48 for 25 yards (67-A.Levitre).
- Houston Texans (Q2 10:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 13-D.Johnson to TEN 42 for 15 yards (25-B.Wreh-Wilson).
- Houston Texans (Q2 6:12) — (6:12) (No Huddle) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 13:57) — (13:57) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger sacked at TEN 17 for -8 yards (99-J.Watt). FUMBLES (99-J.Watt) [99-J.Watt], RECOVERED by HOU-96-T.Jamison at TEN 20. 96-T.Jamison to TEN 20 for no gain (62-B.Schwenk
- Houston Texans (Q1 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles up the middle to TEN 47 for 12 yards (25-B.Wreh-Wilson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 13:57) — (13:57) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger sacked at TEN 17 for -8 yards (99-J.Watt). FUMBLES (99-J.Watt) [99-J.Watt], RECOVERED by HOU-96-T.Jamison at TEN 20. 96-T.Jamison to TEN 20 for no gain (62-B.Schwenk
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 2:01) — (2:01) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short left intended for 82-D.Walker INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Swearinger at HOU 27. 36-D.Swearinger ran ob at TEN 48 for 25 yards (67-A.Levitre).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 4:59) — (4:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass deep middle to 13-K.Wright to HOU 28 for 48 yards (21-K.Lewis; 34-A.J. Bouye).
- Houston Texans (Q3 6:04) — (6:04) 23-A.Foster right guard pushed ob at TEN 1 for 43 yards (25-B.Wreh-Wilson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 10:28 · HOU 17 · Score 0-3
(10:28) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Succop 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 7:41 · TEN 12 · Score 3-3
(7:41) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 6:12 · TEN 34 · Score 9-3
(6:12) (No Huddle) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 6:00 · TEN 2 · Score 10-3
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:24 · TEN 11 · Score 13-3
(:24) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 12:39 · TEN 5 · Score 19-3
(12:39) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 23-A.Foster for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 12:35 · TEN 2 · Score 20-3
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 5:47 · TEN 1 · Score 26-3
(5:47) (No Huddle) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 5:42 · TEN 2 · Score 27-3
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 2:17 · HOU 6 · Score 27-9
(2:17) (Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short right to 82-D.Walker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 14:17 · TEN 31 · Score 30-9
(14:17) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 1:02 · HOU 12 · Score 30-15
(1:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-Z.Mettenberger pass short left to 15-J.Hunter for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 0:56 · HOU 2 · Score 30-16
8-R.Succop 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.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans on 2014-10-26?
The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 30-16 in Week 8, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Houston Texans 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Q2: Houston Texans 13, Tennessee Titans 0; Q3: Houston Texans 14, Tennessee Titans 6; Q4: Houston Texans 3, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: Houston Texans 30, Tennessee Titans 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q2 6:12) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q3 12:39) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q3 5:47) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Walker (Z. Mettenberger pass) (Q3 2:17) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Hunter (Z. Mettenberger pass) (Q4 1:02) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q1 10:28, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 7:41, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 0:24, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 14:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
Z. Mettenberger (Tennessee Titans), 58.7% completion, +1.6% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -8.08 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Houston Texans), 45.2% completion, -7.5% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.29 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
R. Fitzpatrick (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.29 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+2.80 EPA): (7:52) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 13-D.Johnson to HOU 38 for 18 yards (39-D.Stafford). Penalty on TEN-99-J.Casey, Defensive Offside, declined..
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
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