Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 19–9 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9–7 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Mallett
- Top passer
- R. Mallett
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:48) 15-R.Mallett pass short middle intended for 45-J.Prosch INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Alexand…
- Game date
- 2015-09-27
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19–9 on 2015-09-27, overcoming Tampa Bay Buccaneers's 9–7 halftime lead. R. Mallett posted a game-high +5.32 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 9 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
 Houston Texans | 7 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 19 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
(5:02) (Shotgun) 15-R.Mallett pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(11:20) 2-K.Brindza 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
(4:01) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 34-C.Sims for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(12:42) 4-R.Bullock 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(9:19) 28-A.Blue left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:15) 4-R.Bullock 19 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 5:02TD Dustin HopkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 0-6
(5:02) (Shotgun) 15-R.Mallett pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 4:58XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 0-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 11:20FG KBK. BrindzaPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 40
- Score
- 3-7
(11:20) 2-K.Brindza 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:01TD Points+6
- Yard line
- HOU 32
- Score
- 9-7
(4:01) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 34-C.Sims for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 12:42FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 21
- Score
- 9-10
(12:42) 4-R.Bullock 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 9:19TD ABA. BluePoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 20
- Score
- 9-16
(9:19) 28-A.Blue left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 1:15FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 9-19
(1:15) 4-R.Bullock 19 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. Mallett · Houston Texans · Passing · +5.32 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 2Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.17 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 3Christian Sims · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.20 EPA/play
- 4V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 5L. Murphy · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 6C. Shorts · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 7J. Grimes · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 8G. Graham · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.73 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. Mallett — HOU · Passing
R. Mallett posted the highest total EPA (+5.32) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.13 EPA per play.
R. Mallett's top snap (-4.90 EPA): (4:48) 15-R.Mallett pass short middle intended for 45-J.Prosch INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Alexander (51-D.Lansanah) at HOU 26. 58-K.Alexander to HOU 26 for no gain (45-J.Prosch).
Quarterback report card
R. Mallett led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Mallett (Houston Texans) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -3.9% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.32 total EPA
Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · -8.3% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.211 | -0.062 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.6% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.061 | +0.127 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.261 | -0.089 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.062 | +0.211 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 65.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.21 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 14 drives, -6.77 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -16.47 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (R. Mallett pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Christian Sims (Jameis Winston pass)
- Houston Texans — A. Blue
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Brindza
- Houston Texans — Randy Bullock
- Houston Texans — Randy Bullock
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 TB 5 (Q1 5:02) — (5:02) (Shotgun) 15-R.Mallett pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 4:58) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 9–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the HOU 40 (Q2 11:20) — (11:20) 2-K.Brindza 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the HOU 32 (Q2 4:01) — (4:01) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 34-C.Sims for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TB 21 (Q3 12:42) — (12:42) 4-R.Bullock 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 9–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TB 20 (Q4 9:19) — (9:19) 28-A.Blue left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TB 1 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 4-R.Bullock 19 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 1:35) — (1:35) 4-R.Bullock 43 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- Houston Texans (Q2 4:48) — (4:48) 15-R.Mallett pass short middle intended for 45-J.Prosch INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Alexander (51-D.Lansanah) at HOU 26. 58-K.Alexander to HOU 26 for no gain (45-J.Prosch).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) 2-K.Brindza 33 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 7:21) — (7:21) 2-K.Brindza 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 4:01) — (4:01) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 34-C.Sims for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q2 4:48) — (4:48) 15-R.Mallett pass short middle intended for 45-J.Prosch INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Alexander (51-D.Lansanah) at HOU 26. 58-K.Alexander to HOU 26 for no gain (45-J.Prosch).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 7:21) — (7:21) 2-K.Brindza 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 4:01) — (4:01) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 34-C.Sims for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) 2-K.Brindza 33 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 5:02 · TB 5 · Score 0-6
(5:02) (Shotgun) 15-R.Mallett pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 4:58 · TB 15 · Score 0-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 11:20 · HOU 40 · Score 3-7
(11:20) 2-K.Brindza 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 4:01 · HOU 32 · Score 9-7
(4:01) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 34-C.Sims for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 12:42 · TB 21 · Score 9-10
(12:42) 4-R.Bullock 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 9:19 · TB 20 · Score 9-16
(9:19) 28-A.Blue left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 1:15 · TB 1 · Score 9-19
(1:15) 4-R.Bullock 19 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. Mallett (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Mallett (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Jameis Winston (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Houston Texans on 2015-09-27?
The Houston Texans beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19-9 in Week 3, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Houston Texans 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9, Houston Texans 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Houston Texans 9; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9, Houston Texans 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (R. Mallett pass) (Q1 5:02) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Sims (J. Winston pass) (Q2 4:01) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Blue (Q4 9:19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — K. Brindza (Q2 11:20, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — R. Bullock (Q3 12:42, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 1:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Houston Texans?
R. Mallett (Houston Texans), 57.1% completion, -3.9% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.32 total passing EPA. Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 42.5% completion, -8.3% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.46 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Houston Texans?
R. Mallett (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.32 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-4.90 EPA): (4:48) 15-R.Mallett pass short middle intended for 45-J.Prosch INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Alexander (51-D.Lansanah) at HOU 26. 58-K.Alexander to HOU 26 for no gain (45-J.Prosch)..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Houston Texans
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
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