Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 27–6 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 17–6 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Gronkowski
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer sacked at HOU 11 for -7 yards (93-J.Sheard). FUMBLES (93-J.She…
- Game date
- 2015-12-13
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Houston Texans 27–6 on 2015-12-13. R. Gronkowski posted a game-high +7.73 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 7 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
 Houston Texans | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots
(7:28) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 82-K.Martin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-J.Watt]. PENALTY on HOU-99-J.Watt, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on HOU-27-Q.Demps, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(2:42) 8-N.Novak 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(12:18) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(9:30) 8-N.Novak 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:19) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(11:52) 3-S.Gostkowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(12:08) (Shotgun) 28-J.White up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 7:28TD Keyon MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 6-0
(7:28) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 82-K.Martin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-J.Watt]. PENALTY on HOU-99-J.Watt, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on HOU-27-Q.Demps, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 7:22XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 2:42FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 20
- Score
- 7-3
(2:42) 8-N.Novak 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:18FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 25
- Score
- 10-3
(12:18) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 9:30FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 27
- Score
- 10-6
(9:30) 8-N.Novak 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:19TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 1
- Score
- 16-6
(:19) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:14XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 17-6
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 11:52FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 31
- Score
- 20-6
(11:52) 3-S.Gostkowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 12:08TD Points+6
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 26-6
(12:08) (Shotgun) 28-J.White up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 12:04XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 27-6
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
- 2T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +3.96 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 3Keyon Martin · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 4
Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 5Jordan White · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 6N. Washington · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 7D. Amendola · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 8C. Polk · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.63 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. Gronkowski — NE · Receiving
R. Gronkowski posted the highest total EPA (+7.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.93 EPA per play.
R. Gronkowski's top snap (+3.18 EPA): (9:30) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Gronkowski to HOU 7 for 45 yards (59-W.Mercilus).
Biggest single play (-6.51 EPA): Brian Hoyer — (13:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer sacked at HOU 11 for -7 yards (93-J.Sheard). FUMBLES (93-J.Sheard) [93-J.Sheard], RECOVERED by NE-90-M.Brown at HOU 7. 90-M.Brown to HOU 7 for no gain (79-B.Brooks).
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +5.4% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.96 total EPA
- Brian Hoyer (Houston Texans) · 29 dropbacks · 37.9% completion · -7.2% CPOE · -0.67 EPA/play · -19.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.031 | -0.321 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.1% | 30.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.110 | -0.658 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.097 | -0.264 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.321 | -0.031 |
| Defensive success rate | 70.0% | 52.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.32), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.03 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: -0.32 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 13 drives, -22.49 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +2.64 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — Keyon Martin (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Jordan White
Field goals
- Houston Texans — N. Novak
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Houston Texans — N. Novak
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q1 7:28); New England Patriots added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 7:22) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NE 20 (Q1 2:42) — (2:42) 8-N.Novak 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the HOU 25 (Q2 12:18) — (12:18) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NE 27 (Q2 9:30) — (9:30) 8-N.Novak 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 0:14) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the HOU 31 (Q3 11:52) — (11:52) 3-S.Gostkowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q4 12:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 28-J.White up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 12:04) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q1 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep right to 85-N.Washington to NE 25 for 49 yards (21-M.Butler).
- Houston Texans (Q3 10:46) — (10:46) 9-S.Lechler punts 44 yards to NE 22, Center-46-J.Weeks. 82-K.Martin MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by HOU-51-J.Simon at NE 21. HOU-34-A.Bouye was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- New England Patriots (Q1 9:30) — (9:30) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Gronkowski to HOU 7 for 45 yards (59-W.Mercilus).
- New England Patriots (Q2 7:32) — (7:32) 38-B.Bolden left end to NE 49 for 11 yards (51-J.Simon).
- New England Patriots (Q1 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 82-K.Martin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-J.Watt]. PENALTY on HOU-99-J.Watt, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on HOU-27-Q.Demp
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer sacked at HOU 11 for -7 yards (93-J.Sheard). FUMBLES (93-J.Sheard) [93-J.Sheard], RECOVERED by NE-90-M.Brown at HOU 7. 90-M.Brown to HOU 7 for no gain (79-B.Brooks).
- Houston Texans (Q3 10:46) — (10:46) 9-S.Lechler punts 44 yards to NE 22, Center-46-J.Weeks. 82-K.Martin MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by HOU-51-J.Simon at NE 21. HOU-34-A.Bouye was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- Houston Texans (Q1 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep right to 85-N.Washington to NE 25 for 49 yards (21-M.Butler).
- Houston Texans (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer sacked at NE 38 for -4 yards (72-A.Hicks). HOU-7-B.Hoyer was injured during the play. He is Out.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 7:28 · HOU 2 · Score 6-0
(7:28) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 82-K.Martin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-J.Watt]. PENALTY on HOU-99-J.Watt, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on HOU-27-Q.Demp - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 7:22 · HOU 15 · Score 7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 2:42 · NE 20 · Score 7-3
(2:42) 8-N.Novak 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 12:18 · HOU 25 · Score 10-3
(12:18) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 9:30 · NE 27 · Score 10-6
(9:30) 8-N.Novak 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:19 · HOU 1 · Score 16-6
(:19) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:14 · HOU 15 · Score 17-6
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 11:52 · HOU 31 · Score 20-6
(11:52) 3-S.Gostkowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 12:08 · HOU 2 · Score 26-6
(12:08) (Shotgun) 28-J.White up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 12:04 · HOU 15 · Score 27-6
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- R. Gronkowski (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Brian Hoyer (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Houston Texans on 2015-12-13?
The New England Patriots beat the Houston Texans 27-6 in Week 14, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Houston Texans?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, Houston Texans 3; Q2: New England Patriots 10, Houston Texans 3; Q3: New England Patriots 3, Houston Texans 0; Q4: New England Patriots 7, Houston Texans 0; Final: New England Patriots 27, Houston Texans 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Houston Texans?
New England Patriots touchdown — K. Martin (T. Brady pass) (Q1 7:28) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 0:19) New England Patriots touchdown — J. White (Q4 12:08) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q1 2:42, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 12:18, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q2 9:30, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 11:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Houston Texans?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 61.1% completion, +5.4% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.96 total passing EPA. Brian Hoyer (Houston Texans), 37.9% completion, -7.2% CPOE, -0.67 EPA per dropback, -19.53 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Houston Texans?
R. Gronkowski (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.73 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.18 EPA): (9:30) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Gronkowski to HOU 7 for 45 yards (59-W.Mercilus)..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 10-2 Now 11-2 W
Houston Texans
Entered 6-6 Now 6-7 L
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