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NFL · Week 7 · October 24, 2016 · 12 min read

Houston Texans vs. Denver Broncos: 2016 Week 7 Recap

Broncos defeat Texans 27–9 in Week 7

Eli Sanders led Fantasy Impact as Broncos prevailed in a 9–27 Week 7 finish.

Houston Texans 9 4–3
Final 9–27
Denver Broncos 27 5–2 Winner
Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
9–27
Halftime
Houston Texans 6–14 Denver Broncos
Top passer
B. Osweiler
FantasyHQ MVP
Eli Sanders
Game date
October 24, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • L.Miller 11 CAR · 61 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Fiedorowicz 5 REC · 35 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Ervin 1 REC · 9 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • Eli Sanders 4 REC · 86 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Calvin Anderson
    Calvin Anderson 16 CAR · 107 YDS · 1 TD +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Trevor Siemian
    Trevor Siemian 14/27 · 157 YDS · 1 TD +1.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
Denver Broncos 27–9 Houston Texans
Halftime
Houston Texans 6–14 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Eli Sanders
Top passer
B. Osweiler
Biggest EPA play
(4:46) (Shotgun) 28-A.Blue up the middle to DEN 27 for 7 yards (43-T.Ward). FUMBLES (43-T.…
Game date
2016-10-24

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Houston Texans 27–9 on 2016-10-24. Eli Sanders posted a game-high +3.30 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Houston Texans603009
Denver Broncos01476027

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

HOUHouston Texans
DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 7:15FG
    NNN. Novak

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 25
    Score
    3-0

    (7:15) 8-N.Novak 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  2. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 0:25FG
    NNN. Novak

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 25
    Score
    6-0

    (:25) 8-N.Novak 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  3. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 9:15TD
    Calvin Anderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 7
    Score
    6-6

    (9:15) 22-C.Anderson left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 9:10XP
    Brandon McManus

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    6-7

    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 4:08TD
    Drake Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 4
    Score
    6-13

    (4:08) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 4:04XP
    Brandon McManus

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    6-14

    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  7. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 9:12FG
    NNN. Novak

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 11
    Score
    9-14

    (9:12) 8-N.Novak 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  8. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 0:45TD
    DBD. Booker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 1
    Score
    9-20

    (:45) 23-D.Booker right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 0:40XP
    Brandon McManus

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    9-21

    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  10. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 11:37FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 3
    Score
    9-24

    (11:37) 8-B.McManus 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  11. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 2:00FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 14
    Score
    9-27

    (2:00) 8-B.McManus 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  2. 2Calvin AndersonCalvin Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.72 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  3. 3L. Miller · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.30 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Fiedorowicz · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  5. 5Trevor SiemianTrevor Siemian · Denver Broncos · Passing · +1.24 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  6. 6Drake ThomasDrake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Ervin · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Janovich · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.18 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

Eli Sanders — DEN · Receiving

Eli Sanders posted the highest total EPA (+3.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

Eli Sanders's top snap (+2.74 EPA): (1:55) 13-T.Siemian pass deep left to 10-E.Sanders ran ob at HOU 2 for 31 yards.

Biggest single play (-4.86 EPA): A. Blue — (4:46) (Shotgun) 28-A.Blue up the middle to DEN 27 for 7 yards (43-T.Ward). FUMBLES (43-T.Ward), RECOVERED by DEN-51-T.Davis at DEN 27. 51-T.Davis to DEN 28 for 1 yard (10-D.Hopkins).

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) · 46 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · -11.1% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -12.61 total EPA
  • Trevor SiemianTrevor Siemian (Denver Broncos) · 27 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · -3.2% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.24 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatHouston TexansDenver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play-0.210+0.003
Offensive success rate39.5%42.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.274+0.046
Rush EPA/play-0.149+0.053
Defensive EPA/play-0.003+0.210
Defensive success rate58.0%60.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Houston Texans: -0.21 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: +0.00 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 13 drives, +0.25 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Houston Texans: 12 drives, -18.03 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Calvin AndersonDenver Broncos — Calvin Anderson (Q2 9:15)
  • Drake ThomasDenver Broncos — Drake Thomas (Trevor Siemian pass) (Q2 4:08)
  • Denver Broncos — D. Booker (Q3 0:45)

Field goals

  • Houston Texans — N. Novak (Q1 7:15)
  • Houston Texans — N. Novak (Q1 0:25)
  • Houston Texans — N. Novak (Q3 9:12)
  • Brandon McManusDenver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q4 11:37)
  • Brandon McManusDenver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q4 2:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 6–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the DEN 25 (Q1 7:15) — (7:15) 8-N.Novak 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the DEN 25 (Q1 0:25) — (:25) 8-N.Novak 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the HOU 7 (Q2 9:15) — (9:15) 22-C.Anderson left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 9:10) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q2 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 4:04) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the DEN 11 (Q3 9:12) — (9:12) 8-N.Novak 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q3 0:45) — (:45) 23-D.Booker right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 0:40) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the HOU 3 (Q4 11:37) — (11:37) 8-B.McManus 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the HOU 14 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 8-B.McManus 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Houston Texans (Q3 4:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 28-A.Blue up the middle to DEN 27 for 7 yards (43-T.Ward). FUMBLES (43-T.Ward), RECOVERED by DEN-51-T.Davis at DEN 27. 51-T.Davis to DEN 28 for 1 yard (10-D.Hopkins). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -4.86]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 8:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left tackle pushed ob at DEN 27 for 25 yards (34-W.Parks). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +2.68]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 28-A.Blue left guard pushed ob at DEN 42 for 17 yards (43-T.Ward). [WPA +7.4% · EPA +2.30]
  • Houston Texans (Q3 5:30) — (5:30) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler scrambles up the middle to DEN 34 for 10 yards (25-C.Harris Jr.). FUMBLES (25-C.Harris Jr.), and recovers at DEN 34. 17-B.Osweiler to DEN 34 for no gain (31-J.Simmons). [WPA +7.2% · EPA +1.98]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 9:15) — (9:15) 22-C.Anderson left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.5% · EPA +1.53]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Houston Texans (Q3 4:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 28-A.Blue up the middle to DEN 27 for 7 yards (43-T.Ward). FUMBLES (43-T.Ward), RECOVERED by DEN-51-T.Davis at DEN 27. 51-T.Davis to DEN 28 for 1 yard (10-D.Hopkins). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -4.86]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler sacked at HOU 23 for -7 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DEN-25-C.Harris Jr. at HOU 31. 25-C.Harris Jr. to HOU 25 for 6 yards. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble rulin [WPA -3.7% · EPA -4.53]
  • Denver Broncos (Q3 1:55) — (1:55) 13-T.Siemian pass deep left to 10-E.Sanders ran ob at HOU 2 for 31 yards. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +2.74]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 8:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left tackle pushed ob at DEN 27 for 25 yards (34-W.Parks). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +2.68]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 7:15 · DEN 25 · Score 3-0
    (7:15) 8-N.Novak 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  2. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 0:25 · DEN 25 · Score 6-0
    (:25) 8-N.Novak 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  3. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 9:15 · HOU 7 · Score 6-6
    (9:15) 22-C.Anderson left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 9:10 · HOU 15 · Score 6-7
    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  5. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 4:08 · HOU 4 · Score 6-13
    (4:08) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 4:04 · HOU 15 · Score 6-14
    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  7. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 9:12 · DEN 11 · Score 9-14
    (9:12) 8-N.Novak 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  8. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 0:45 · HOU 1 · Score 9-20
    (:45) 23-D.Booker right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 0:40 · HOU 15 · Score 9-21
    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  10. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 11:37 · HOU 3 · Score 9-24
    (11:37) 8-B.McManus 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  11. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · HOU 14 · Score 9-27
    (2:00) 8-B.McManus 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Eli Sanders (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Osweiler (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Trevor Siemian (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Denver Broncos on 2016-10-24?

The Denver Broncos beat the Houston Texans 27-9 in Week 7, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: Houston Texans 6, Denver Broncos 0; Q2: Houston Texans 0, Denver Broncos 14; Q3: Houston Texans 3, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Houston Texans 0, Denver Broncos 6; Final: Houston Texans 9, Denver Broncos 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Denver Broncos?

Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Anderson (Q2 9:15) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (T. Siemian pass) (Q2 4:08) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Booker (Q3 0:45) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q1 7:15, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q1 0:25, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q3 9:12, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 11:37, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Denver Broncos?

B. Osweiler (Houston Texans), 47.8% completion, -11.1% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -12.61 total passing EPA. Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos), 51.9% completion, -3.2% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.24 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Denver Broncos?

Eli Sanders (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.30 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.74 EPA): (1:55) 13-T.Siemian pass deep left to 10-E.Sanders ran ob at HOU 2 for 31 yards..

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W

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