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NFL · Week 7 · October 25, 2020 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Houston Texans: 2020 Week 7 Recap

Packers defeat Texans 35–20 in Week 7

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 35–20 Week 7 finish.

Green Bay Packers 35 5–1 Winner
Final 35–20
Houston Texans 20 1–6
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
35–20
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 21–0 Houston Texans
Top passer
Desmond Watson
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
October 25, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 23/35 · 283 YDS · 4 TD +19.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Davante Adams
    Davante Adams 13 REC · 196 YDS · 2 TD +17.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Joshua Williams
    Joshua Williams 4 REC · 37 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Desmond Watson
    Desmond Watson 29/52 · 325 YDS · 2 TD +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Randall Cobb
    Randall Cobb 8 REC · 95 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Fuller 3 REC · 35 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 35–20 Houston Texans
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 21–0 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Desmond Watson
Biggest EPA play
(4:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2020-10-25

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Houston Texans 35–20 on 2020-10-25. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +19.02 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Green Bay Packers71477035
Houston Texans00713020

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 9:26TD
    Davante Adams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 3
    Score
    6-0

    (9:26) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 9:21XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    7-0

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 13:38TD
    Jace Sternberger

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 3
    Score
    13-0

    (13:38) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Sternberger for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 13:33XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    14-0

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:18TD
    Malik Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 1
    Score
    20-0

    (:18) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 86-M.Taylor for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:14XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    21-0

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  7. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 9:02TD
    Desmond Watson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 3
    Score
    21-6

    (9:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 31-Da.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 8:55XP
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    21-7

    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 4:51TD
    Davante Adams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 45
    Score
    27-7

    (4:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 4:44XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    28-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  11. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 14:16FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 20
    Score
    28-10

    (14:16) 7-K.Fairbairn 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.

  12. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 9:59FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 11
    Score
    28-13

    (9:59) 7-K.Fairbairn 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 3:43TD
    Joshua Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 1
    Score
    34-13

    (3:43) (Shotgun) 30-J.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 3:40XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    35-13

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  15. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 1:37TD
    WFW. Fuller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 6
    Score
    35-19

    (1:37) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 15-W.Fuller for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 1:33XP
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    35-20

    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +19.02 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  2. 2Davante AdamsDavante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +17.77 total EPA · 16 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
  3. 3Desmond WatsonDesmond Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +7.23 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  4. 4Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  5. 5W. Fuller · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  6. 6Brandin CooksBrandin Cooks · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  7. 7Joshua WilliamsJoshua Williams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  8. 8Malik TaylorMalik Taylor · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 2 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.

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+19.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+5.03 EPA): (4:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Desmond Watson led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Desmond WatsonDesmond Watson (Houston Texans) · 52 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +7.23 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 35 dropbacks · 65.7% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +19.02 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersHouston Texans
Offensive EPA/play+0.142-0.074
Offensive success rate52.5%43.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.543+0.139
Rush EPA/play-0.027-0.596
Defensive EPA/play+0.074-0.142
Defensive success rate56.5%47.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.14 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: -0.07 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +11.32 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Houston Texans: 12 drives, -6.30 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Davante AdamsGreen Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 9:26)
  • Jace SternbergerGreen Bay Packers — Jace Sternberger (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 13:38)
  • Malik TaylorGreen Bay Packers — Malik Taylor (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:18)
  • Desmond WatsonHouston Texans — Desmond Watson (Q3 9:02)
  • Davante AdamsGreen Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 4:51)
  • Joshua WilliamsGreen Bay Packers — Joshua Williams (Q4 3:43)
  • Houston Texans — W. Fuller (Desmond Watson pass) (Q4 1:37)

Field goals

  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q4 14:16)
  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q4 9:59)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the HOU 3 (Q1 9:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 9:21) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the HOU 3 (Q2 13:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Sternberger for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 13:33) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 86-M.Taylor for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 0:14) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q3 9:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 31-Da.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 8:55) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the HOU 45 (Q3 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 4:44) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 13–7. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the GB 20 (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) 7-K.Fairbairn 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the GB 11 (Q4 9:59) — (9:59) 7-K.Fairbairn 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q4 3:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 30-J.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 3:40) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q4 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 15-W.Fuller for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 1:33) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 30-J.Williams to HOU 40 for 17 yards (41-Z.Cunningham). PENALTY on HOU-20-Ju.Reid, Lowering the Head to Initiate Contact, 15 yards, enforced at HOU [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.56]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams pushed ob at HOU 5 for 36 yards (29-P.Gaines). [WPA +7.4% · EPA +2.55]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams to HOU 49 for 28 yards (26-V.Hargreaves). [WPA +7.0% · EPA +3.24]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 2:41) — (2:41) 7-K.Fairbairn 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger. [WPA -6.6% · EPA -3.88]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 11:19) — (11:19) 4-D.Watson sacked at HOU 32 for -6 yards (55-Z.Smith). [WPA -5.2% · EPA -1.53]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.2% · EPA +5.03]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 2:41) — (2:41) 7-K.Fairbairn 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger. [WPA -6.6% · EPA -3.88]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 12:17) — (12:17) 6-J.Scott punt is BLOCKED by 38-B.Howell, Center-43-H.Bradley, RECOVERED by HOU-51-D.Cole at GB 32. PENALTY on GB-29-K.Hollman, Illegal Use of Hands, 10 yards, enforced at GB 32. [WPA -1.3% · EPA -3.83]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 7:04) — (7:04) 4-D.Watson left tackle to HOU 46 for -1 yards (91-P.Smith). [WPA -2.5% · EPA -3.53]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 9:26 · HOU 3 · Score 6-0
    (9:26) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 9:21 · HOU 15 · Score 7-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 13:38 · HOU 3 · Score 13-0
    (13:38) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Sternberger for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 13:33 · HOU 15 · Score 14-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:18 · HOU 1 · Score 20-0
    (:18) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 86-M.Taylor for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 0:14 · HOU 15 · Score 21-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  7. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 9:02 · GB 3 · Score 21-6
    (9:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 31-Da.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 8:55 · GB 15 · Score 21-7
    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 4:51 · HOU 45 · Score 27-7
    (4:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 4:44 · HOU 15 · Score 28-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  11. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 14:16 · GB 20 · Score 28-10
    (14:16) 7-K.Fairbairn 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
  12. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 9:59 · GB 11 · Score 28-13
    (9:59) 7-K.Fairbairn 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
  13. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 3:43 · HOU 1 · Score 34-13
    (3:43) (Shotgun) 30-J.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 3:40 · HOU 15 · Score 35-13
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  15. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 1:37 · GB 6 · Score 35-19
    (1:37) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 15-W.Fuller for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 1:33 · GB 15 · Score 35-20
    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.

Key takeaways

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

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Desmond Watson (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans on 2020-10-25?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Houston Texans 35-20 in Week 7, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Houston Texans 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 14, Houston Texans 0; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Houston Texans 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Houston Texans 13; Final: Green Bay Packers 35, Houston Texans 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 9:26) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Sternberger (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 13:38) Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Taylor (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:18) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Watson (Q3 9:02) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 4:51) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Williams (Q4 3:43) Houston Texans touchdown — W. Fuller (D. Watson pass) (Q4 1:37) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 14:16, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 9:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans?

Desmond Watson (Houston Texans), 55.8% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +7.23 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 65.7% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +19.02 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.02 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+5.03 EPA): (4:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W

Houston Texans

Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L

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