Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 24–17 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 0–14 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dustin Hopkins
- Top passer
- B. Osweiler
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:04) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage sacked at HOU 7 for -8 yards (55-S.Spence). FUMBLES (55-S.Spe…
- Game date
- 2017-01-01
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans 24–17 on 2017-01-01. Dustin Hopkins posted a game-high +9.24 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 Tennessee Titans | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(10:04) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage sacked at HOU 7 for -8 yards (55-S.Spence). FUMBLES (55-S.Spence) [55-S.Spence], RECOVERED by TEN-90-D.Jones at HOU 0. TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(:27) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 18-R.Matthews for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(10:39) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 87-C.Fiedorowicz for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TEN-54-A.Williamson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(4:49) 22-D.Henry left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(1:15) (Field Goal formation) 8-N.Novak 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(8:34) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(3:18) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler scrambles up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 10:04TD TST. SavagePoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 85
- Score
- 0-6
(10:04) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage sacked at HOU 7 for -8 yards (55-S.Spence). FUMBLES (55-S.Spence) [55-S.Spence], RECOVERED by TEN-90-D.Jones at HOU 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 9:57XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 0-7
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:27TD RMR. MatthewsPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 0-13
(:27) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 18-R.Matthews for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:23XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 20
- Score
- 0-14
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 10:39TD CFC. FiedorowiczPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 4
- Score
- 6-14
(10:39) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 87-C.Fiedorowicz for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TEN-54-A.Williamson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 10:31XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 7-14
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 4:49TD Derrick HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-20
(4:49) 22-D.Henry left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 4:44XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 7-21
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 1:15FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 8
- Score
- 10-21
(1:15) (Field Goal formation) 8-N.Novak 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 8:34FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 17
- Score
- 10-24
(8:34) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 3:18TD BOB. OsweilerPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 16-24
(3:18) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler scrambles up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 3:11XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 17-24
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +9.24 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play - 2R. Matthews · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.87 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 3B. Osweiler · Houston Texans · Passing · +7.66 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4
Devontez Walker · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 5Derrick Henry · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +2.18 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 6T. Savage · Houston Texans · Rushing · +2.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 7K. Mumphery · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 8J. Grimes · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.25 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 (+9.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.
Dustin Hopkins's top snap (+4.16 EPA): (2:51) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins to TEN 3 for 51 yards (59-W.Woodyard).
Biggest single play (-5.70 EPA): T. Savage — (10:04) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage sacked at HOU 7 for -8 yards (55-S.Spence). FUMBLES (55-S.Spence) [55-S.Spence], RECOVERED by TEN-90-D.Jones at HOU 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Osweiler led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Osweiler (Houston Texans) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -8.0% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.66 total EPA
- M. Cassel (Tennessee Titans) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.8% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -1.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.107 | -0.054 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.2% | 38.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.009 | -0.058 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.149 | -0.075 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.054 | +0.107 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.3% | 61.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: -0.11 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: -0.05 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 11 drives, -9.56 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -4.34 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — T. Savage
- Tennessee Titans — R. Matthews (M. Cassel pass)
- Houston Texans — C. Fiedorowicz (B. Osweiler pass)
- Tennessee Titans — Derrick Henry
- Houston Texans — B. Osweiler
Field goals
- Houston Texans — N. Novak
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 85 (Q1 10:04); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 9:57) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 18-R.Matthews for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 20 (Q2 0:23) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q3 10:39); Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 10:31) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q3 4:49) — (4:49) 22-D.Henry left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 4:44) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 8 (Q3 1:15) — (1:15) (Field Goal formation) 8-N.Novak 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the HOU 17 (Q4 8:34) — (8:34) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler scrambles up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 3:11) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q1 10:04) — (10:04) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage sacked at HOU 7 for -8 yards (55-S.Spence). FUMBLES (55-S.Spence) [55-S.Spence], RECOVERED by TEN-90-D.Jones at HOU 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 7:19) — (7:19) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 19-T.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 27-Q.Demps (21-A.Bouye) at HOU 21. 27-Q.Demps ran ob at HOU 40 for 19 yards (77-T.Lewan).
- Houston Texans (Q2 4:27) — (4:27) (Field Goal formation) 8-N.Novak 45 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass deep middle to 18-R.Matthews to HOU 17 for 25 yards (29-A.Hal).
- Houston Texans (Q3 10:39) — (10:39) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 87-C.Fiedorowicz for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TEN-54-A.Williamson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q1 10:04) — (10:04) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage sacked at HOU 7 for -8 yards (55-S.Spence). FUMBLES (55-S.Spence) [55-S.Spence], RECOVERED by TEN-90-D.Jones at HOU 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 7:19) — (7:19) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 19-T.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 27-Q.Demps (21-A.Bouye) at HOU 21. 27-Q.Demps ran ob at HOU 40 for 19 yards (77-T.Lewan).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 13:28) — (13:28) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass deep right to 18-R.Matthews to HOU 17 for 50 yards (32-R.Nelson).
- Houston Texans (Q3 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins to TEN 3 for 51 yards (59-W.Woodyard).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 10:04 · TEN 85 · Score 0-6
(10:04) (Shotgun) 3-T.Savage sacked at HOU 7 for -8 yards (55-S.Spence). FUMBLES (55-S.Spence) [55-S.Spence], RECOVERED by TEN-90-D.Jones at HOU 0. TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 9:57 · HOU 15 · Score 0-7
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 0:27 · HOU 2 · Score 0-13
(:27) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 18-R.Matthews for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 0:23 · HOU 20 · Score 0-14
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 10:39 · TEN 4 · Score 6-14
(10:39) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 87-C.Fiedorowicz for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TEN-54-A.Williamson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 10:31 · TEN 15 · Score 7-14
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 4:49 · HOU 2 · Score 7-20
(4:49) 22-D.Henry left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 4:44 · HOU 15 · Score 7-21
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 1:15 · TEN 8 · Score 10-21
(1:15) (Field Goal formation) 8-N.Novak 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 8:34 · HOU 17 · Score 10-24
(8:34) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 3:18 · TEN 1 · Score 16-24
(3:18) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler scrambles up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 3:11 · TEN 15 · Score 17-24
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans 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.
- B. Osweiler (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans on 2017-01-01?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans 24-17 in Week 17, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Houston Texans 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Q2: Houston Texans 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Q3: Houston Texans 10, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Houston Texans 7, Tennessee Titans 3; Final: Houston Texans 17, Tennessee Titans 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — T. Savage (Q1 10:04) Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Matthews (M. Cassel pass) (Q2 0:27) Houston Texans touchdown — C. Fiedorowicz (B. Osweiler pass) (Q3 10:39) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q3 4:49) Houston Texans touchdown — B. Osweiler (Q4 3:18) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q3 1:15, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q4 8:34, 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?
B. Osweiler (Houston Texans), 48.8% completion, -8.0% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.66 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Tennessee Titans), 50.0% completion, +1.8% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -1.87 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
Dustin Hopkins (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.24 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+4.16 EPA): (2:51) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins to TEN 3 for 51 yards (59-W.Woodyard)..
Was Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Tennessee Titans won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 9-6 Now 9-7 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W
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