Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 24–6 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 6–14 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Griffin
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:26) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 10-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 25-K.J…
- Game date
- 2015-11-29
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the New Orleans Saints 24–6 on 2015-11-29. R. Griffin posted a game-high +6.08 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 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
 Houston Texans | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(7:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short right to 84-R.Griffin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(1:35) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 18-C.Shorts III for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(6:35) 5-K.Forbath 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(1:17) 5-K.Forbath 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(11:35) (Shotgun) 28-A.Blue up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(6:09) 8-N.Novak 34 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.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 7:07TD RGR. GriffinPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 10
- Score
- 0-6
(7:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short right to 84-R.Griffin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 6:57XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 0-7
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 1:35TD CSC. ShortsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 3
- Score
- 0-13
(1:35) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 18-C.Shorts III for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 1:29XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 0-14
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:35FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 12
- Score
- 3-14
(6:35) 5-K.Forbath 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:17FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 39
- Score
- 6-14
(1:17) 5-K.Forbath 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 11:35TD ABA. BluePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 8
- Score
- 6-20
(11:35) (Shotgun) 28-A.Blue up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 11:28XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 6-21
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 6:09FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 16
- Score
- 6-24
(6:09) 8-N.Novak 34 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).
- 1R. Griffin · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 2Brian Hoyer · Houston Texans · Passing · +4.33 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 3Willie Snead · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 4A. Hunt · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 5
Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 6C.Shorts III · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 7
Blake Watson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 8N. Washington · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.28 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. Griffin — HOU · Receiving
R. Griffin posted the highest total EPA (+6.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.22 EPA per play.
R. Griffin's top snap (+2.74 EPA): (13:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 84-R.Griffin to NO 21 for 37 yards (40-D.Breaux, 31-J.Byrd) [93-K.Williams].
Biggest single play (-7.22 EPA): D. Brees — (12:26) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 10-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Jackson at HOU 0. 25-K.Jackson to 50 for 50 yards (12-M.Colston).
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 48 dropbacks · 52.1% completion · -7.0% CPOE · -0.33 EPA/play · -16.06 total EPA
- Brian Hoyer (Houston Texans) · 31 dropbacks · 67.7% completion · +9.1% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +4.33 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.253 | -0.006 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.5% | 41.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.334 | +0.140 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.062 | -0.016 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.006 | +0.253 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.1% | 63.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: -0.25 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: -0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 11 drives, -0.50 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, -18.72 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — R. Griffin (Brian Hoyer pass)
- Houston Texans — C. Shorts (Brian Hoyer pass)
- Houston Texans — A. Blue
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — K. Forbath
- New Orleans Saints — K. Forbath
- Houston Texans — N. Novak
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the NO 10 (Q1 7:07); Houston Texans added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 6:57) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q1 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 18-C.Shorts III for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 1:29) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 6–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the HOU 12 (Q2 6:35) — (6:35) 5-K.Forbath 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the HOU 39 (Q2 1:17) — (1:17) 5-K.Forbath 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the NO 8 (Q3 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 28-A.Blue up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 11:28) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NO 16 (Q3 6:09) — (6:09) 8-N.Novak 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q2 13:13) — (13:13) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep middle intended for 18-C.Shorts III INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd [93-K.Williams] at NO 35. 31-J.Byrd to HOU 38 for 27 yards (79-B.Brooks). PENALTY on NO-39-B.Browner, Illegal B
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 8:42) — (8:42) 22-M.Ingram right end to HOU 19 for 29 yards (25-K.Jackson, 90-J.Clowney).
- Houston Texans (Q1 11:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins to NO 38 for 8 yards (56-M.Mauti).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:17) — (1:17) 5-K.Forbath 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- Houston Texans (Q1 7:07) — (7:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short right to 84-R.Griffin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field st
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 10-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Jackson at HOU 0. 25-K.Jackson to 50 for 50 yards (12-M.Colston).
- Houston Texans (Q2 13:13) — (13:13) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep middle intended for 18-C.Shorts III INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd [93-K.Williams] at NO 35. 31-J.Byrd to HOU 38 for 27 yards (79-B.Brooks). PENALTY on NO-39-B.Browner, Illegal B
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 5:49) — (5:49) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 16-B.Coleman (27-Q.Demps).
- Houston Texans (Q3 13:32) — (13:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 84-R.Griffin to NO 21 for 37 yards (40-D.Breaux, 31-J.Byrd) [93-K.Williams].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 7:07 · NO 10 · Score 0-6
(7:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short right to 84-R.Griffin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field st - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 6:57 · NO 15 · Score 0-7
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 1:35 · NO 3 · Score 0-13
(1:35) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 18-C.Shorts III for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 1:29 · NO 15 · Score 0-14
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 6:35 · HOU 12 · Score 3-14
(6:35) 5-K.Forbath 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 1:17 · HOU 39 · Score 6-14
(1:17) 5-K.Forbath 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 11:35 · NO 8 · Score 6-20
(11:35) (Shotgun) 28-A.Blue up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 11:28 · NO 15 · Score 6-21
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 6:09 · NO 16 · Score 6-24
(6:09) 8-N.Novak 34 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.
- R. Griffin (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Brian Hoyer (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Houston Texans on 2015-11-29?
The Houston Texans beat the New Orleans Saints 24-6 in Week 12, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Houston Texans?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Houston Texans 14; Q2: New Orleans Saints 6, Houston Texans 0; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Houston Texans 10; Final: New Orleans Saints 6, Houston Texans 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — R. Griffin (B. Hoyer pass) (Q1 7:07) Houston Texans touchdown — C. Shorts (B. Hoyer pass) (Q1 1:35) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Blue (Q3 11:35) New Orleans Saints field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 6:35, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 1:17, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q3 6:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Houston Texans?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 52.1% completion, -7.0% CPOE, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -16.06 total passing EPA. Brian Hoyer (Houston Texans), 67.7% completion, +9.1% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +4.33 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Houston Texans?
R. Griffin (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.08 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.74 EPA): (13:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 84-R.Griffin to NO 21 for 37 yards (40-D.Breaux, 31-J.Byrd) [93-K.Williams]..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
Houston Texans
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
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