49ers 26–16 Texans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2017

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Houston Texans?

J. Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), 52.6% completion, +5.3% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +13.15 total passing EPA. T. Yates (Houston Texans), 43.8% completion, -5.4% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.73 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Houston Texans?

J. Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.15 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-5.32 EPA): (5:33) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left intended for 81-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Jackson at HOU 23. 25-K.Jackson to HOU 25 for 2 yards (88-G.Celek). PENALTY on SF-88-G.C.

Quick answer

Winner: San Francisco 49ers
Final score: San Francisco 49ers 26–16 Houston Texans
Halftime: San Francisco 49ers 13–9 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jimmy Garoppolo
Top passer: Jimmy Garoppolo
Biggest EPA play: (5:33) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left intended for 81-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 25-…
Game date: 2017-12-10

Game summary

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Houston Texans 26–16 on 2017-12-10. Jimmy Garoppolo posted a game-high +13.15 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
San Francisco 49ers	0	13	10	3	0	26
Houston Texans	3	6	7	0	0	16

Scoring Map

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

SFSan Francisco 49ers

+3SF 37

+3HOU 34

SF 7

SF 29

+1SF 15

+3HOU 23

HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

HOUHouston Texans
Q1 9:08FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
SF 37
Score
0-3
(9:08) 7-K.Fairbairn 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 6:36FG
RGR. Gould
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 34
Score
3-3
(6:36) 9-R.Gould 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 2:39TD
CHC. Hyde
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
9-3
(2:39) (Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 2:32XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
10-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:59TD
Dustin Hopkins
Points+6
Yard line
SF 7
Score
10-9
(:59) (Shotgun) 2-T.Yates pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:02FG
RGR. Gould
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 17
Score
13-9
(:02) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 12:18TD
Dustin Hopkins
Points+6
Yard line
SF 29
Score
13-15
(12:18) 2-T.Yates pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 12:11XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
SF 15
Score
13-16
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 8:15FG
RGR. Gould
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 7
Score
16-16
(8:15) 9-R.Gould 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 1:58TD
GCG. Celek
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 6
Score
22-16
(1:58) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 88-G.Celek for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 1:53XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
23-16
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 3:54FG
RGR. Gould
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 23
Score
26-16
(3:54) 9-R.Gould 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jimmy Garoppolo · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +13.15 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
2Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.40 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
3G. Celek · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
4Kyle Juszczyk · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
5T. Yates · Houston Texans · Passing · +3.73 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
6Marquise Goodwin · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
7Kendrick Bourne · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
8A. Ellington · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.54 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

Jimmy Garoppolo — SF · Passing

Jimmy Garoppolo posted the highest total EPA (+13.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

Jimmy Garoppolo's top snap (-5.32 EPA): (5:33) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left intended for 81-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Jackson at HOU 23. 25-K.Jackson to HOU 25 for 2 yards (88-G.Celek). PENALTY on SF-88-G.Celek, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enf

Quarterback report card

Jimmy Garoppolo led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · +5.3% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +13.15 total EPA
T. Yates (Houston Texans) · 32 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -5.4% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.73 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	San Francisco 49ers	Houston Texans
Offensive EPA/play	+0.050	-0.116
Offensive success rate	38.9%	40.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.346	-0.056
Rush EPA/play	-0.304	-0.318
Defensive EPA/play	+0.116	-0.050
Defensive success rate	60.0%	61.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

San Francisco 49ers: +0.05 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Houston Texans: -0.12 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Houston Texans: 12 drives, -9.89 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, +4.48 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

San Francisco 49ers — C. Hyde (Q2 2:39)
Houston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (T. Yates pass) (Q2 0:59)
Houston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (T. Yates pass) (Q3 12:18)
San Francisco 49ers — G. Celek (Jimmy Garoppolo pass) (Q3 1:58)

Field goals

Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q1 9:08)
San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould (Q2 6:36)
San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould (Q2 0:02)
San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould (Q3 8:15)
San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould (Q4 3:54)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the SF 37 (Q1 9:08) — (9:08) 7-K.Fairbairn 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 13–6. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the HOU 34 (Q2 6:36) — (6:36) 9-R.Gould 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q2 2:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 2:32) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the SF 7 (Q2 0:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 2-T.Yates pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the HOU 17 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the SF 29 (Q3 12:18) — (12:18) 2-T.Yates pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 12:11) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the HOU 7 (Q3 8:15) — (8:15) 9-R.Gould 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the HOU 6 (Q3 1:58) — (1:58) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 88-G.Celek for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 1:53) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..

The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the HOU 23 (Q4 3:54) — (3:54) 9-R.Gould 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

San Francisco 49ers (Q3 4:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 88-G.Celek to HOU 20 for 61 yards (35-E.Pleasant). [WPA +18.7% · EPA +5.30]
San Francisco 49ers (Q1 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left intended for 81-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Jackson at HOU 23. 25-K.Jackson to HOU 25 for 2 yards (88-G.Celek). PENALTY on SF-88-G.Celek, Horse Collar T [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.32]
San Francisco 49ers (Q3 1:58) — (1:58) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 88-G.Celek for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +1.45]
San Francisco 49ers (Q2 5:11) — (5:11) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 44-K.Juszczyk to HOU 37 for 29 yards (21-M.Gilchrist) [90-J.Clowney]. [WPA +10.5% · EPA +2.42]
San Francisco 49ers (Q4 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass incomplete deep left to 11-M.Goodwin. PENALTY on HOU-30-K.Johnson, Defensive Pass Interference, 27 yards, enforced at SF 15 - No Play. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.89]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

San Francisco 49ers (Q1 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left intended for 81-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Jackson at HOU 23. 25-K.Jackson to HOU 25 for 2 yards (88-G.Celek). PENALTY on SF-88-G.Celek, Horse Collar T [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.32]
San Francisco 49ers (Q3 4:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 88-G.Celek to HOU 20 for 61 yards (35-E.Pleasant). [WPA +18.7% · EPA +5.30]
Houston Texans (Q4 5:52) — (5:52) (Shotgun) 2-T.Yates pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins to HOU 26 for 5 yards (38-A.Colbert). FUMBLES (38-A.Colbert), RECOVERED by SF-59-A.Lynch at HOU 32. 59-A.Lynch to HOU 32 for no gain (89-S.A [WPA -8.3% · EPA -4.03]
Houston Texans (Q1 2:52) — (2:52) 26-L.Miller up the middle to SF 42 for -2 yards (90-E.Mitchell, 35-E.Reid). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -3.52]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 9:08 · SF 37 · Score 0-3
(9:08) 7-K.Fairbairn 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 6:36 · HOU 34 · Score 3-3
(6:36) 9-R.Gould 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 2:39 · HOU 2 · Score 9-3
(2:39) (Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 2:32 · HOU 15 · Score 10-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 0:59 · SF 7 · Score 10-9
(:59) (Shotgun) 2-T.Yates pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · HOU 17 · Score 13-9
(:02) 9-R.Gould 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 12:18 · SF 29 · Score 13-15
(12:18) 2-T.Yates pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 12:11 · SF 15 · Score 13-16
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 8:15 · HOU 7 · Score 16-16
(8:15) 9-R.Gould 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 1:58 · HOU 6 · Score 22-16
(1:58) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 88-G.Celek for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 1:53 · HOU 15 · Score 23-16
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 3:54 · HOU 23 · Score 26-16
(3:54) 9-R.Gould 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.

Key takeaways

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

San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
T. Yates (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Houston Texans on 2017-12-10?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Houston Texans 26-16 in Week 14, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Houston Texans?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Houston Texans 3; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 13, Houston Texans 6; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 10, Houston Texans 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 3, Houston Texans 0; Final: San Francisco 49ers 26, Houston Texans 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Houston Texans?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. Hyde (Q2 2:39) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (T. Yates pass) (Q2 0:59) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (T. Yates pass) (Q3 12:18) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Celek (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q3 1:58) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q1 9:08, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q2 6:36, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q3 8:15, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q4 3:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Houston Texans?

Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), 52.6% completion, +5.3% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +13.15 total passing EPA. T. Yates (Houston Texans), 43.8% completion, -5.4% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.73 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Houston Texans?

Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.15 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-5.32 EPA): (5:33) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left intended for 81-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Jackson at HOU 23. 25-K.Jackson to HOU 25 for 2 yards (88-G.Celek). PENALTY on SF-88-G.C.

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 2-10 Now 3-10 W

Houston Texans

Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L

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