Broncos 17–22 Texans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2023

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

C. Stroud (Houston Texans), 43.2% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.45 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Denver Broncos), 41.7% completion, +2.5% CPOE, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -12.03 total passing EPA.

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

N. Collins (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.07 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+5.07 EPA): (:26) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep right to 12-N.Collins to DEN 26 for 59 yards (2-P.Surtain; 6-P.Locke)..

Quick answer

Winner: Houston Texans
Final score: Houston Texans 22–17 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Denver Broncos 3–13 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Nico Collins
Top passer: C.J. Stroud
Biggest EPA play: (1:04) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 10-J.Jeudy INTERCEPTED by 24-D.S…
Game date: 2023-12-03

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Denver Broncos 22–17 on 2023-12-03. Nico Collins posted a game-high +12.07 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	0	3	7	7	0	17
Houston Texans	10	3	3	6	0	22

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

+3DEN 11

DEN 3

+1DEN 15

+3DEN 20

HOU 45

DEN 3

HOU 1

HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

HOUHouston Texans
Q1 10:14FG
Matt Ammendola
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 11
Score
0-3
(10:14) 16-M.Ammendola 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 3:53TD
Dameon Pierce
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 3
Score
0-9
(3:53) 31-D.Pierce up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. HOU-3-T.Dell was injured during the play. He is Out.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 3:49XP
Matt Ammendola
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
0-10
16-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 12:58FG
Matt Ammendola
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 20
Score
0-13
(12:58) 16-M.Ammendola 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 1:27FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 16
Score
3-13
(1:27) 16-W.Lutz 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 8:55FG
Matt Ammendola
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 20
Score
3-16
(8:55) 16-M.Ammendola 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 4:55TD
Cameron Sutton
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 45
Score
9-16
(4:55) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-5-J.Pitre, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 4:47XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
10-16
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 14:21TD
Nico Collins
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 3
Score
10-22
(14:21) 7-C.Stroud pass short left to 12-N.Collins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 12:06TD
Russell Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 1
Score
16-22
(12:06) 3-R.Wilson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 12:04XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
17-22
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Nico Collins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +12.07 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
2Brevin Jordan · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
3Russell Wilson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
4C.J. Stroud · Houston Texans · Rushing · +2.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
5Davis Mills · Houston Texans · Passing · +1.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
6Joshua Williams · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
7Lil'Jordan Humphrey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
8Marvin Mims Jr. · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.57 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

Nico Collins — HOU · Receiving

Nico Collins posted the highest total EPA (+12.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +1.01 EPA per play.

Nico Collins's top snap (+5.07 EPA): (:26) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep right to 12-N.Collins to DEN 26 for 59 yards (2-P.Surtain; 6-P.Locke).

Biggest single play (-5.68 EPA): Russell Wilson — (1:04) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 10-J.Jeudy INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Stingley (51-W.Anderson) at DEN 24. 24-D.Stingley to DEN 21 for 3 yards (84-C.Manhertz).

Quarterback report card

C.J. Stroud led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -4.9% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.45 total EPA
Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · +2.5% CPOE · -0.33 EPA/play · -12.03 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Houston Texans
Offensive EPA/play	-0.147	-0.061
Offensive success rate	42.1%	36.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.334	-0.077
Rush EPA/play	+0.041	-0.121
Defensive EPA/play	+0.061	+0.147
Defensive success rate	63.6%	57.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: -0.15 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Houston Texans: -0.06 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -11.14 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Houston Texans: 13 drives, -5.37 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Houston Texans — Dameon Pierce (Q1 3:53)
Denver Broncos — Cameron Sutton (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 4:55)
Houston Texans — Nico Collins (C.J. Stroud pass) (Q4 14:21)
Denver Broncos — Russell Wilson (Q4 12:06)

Field goals

Houston Texans — Matt Ammendola (Q1 10:14)
Houston Texans — Matt Ammendola (Q2 12:58)
Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz (Q2 1:27)
Houston Texans — Matt Ammendola (Q3 8:55)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the DEN 11 (Q1 10:14) — (10:14) 16-M.Ammendola 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q1 3:53) — (3:53) 31-D.Pierce up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. HOU-3-T.Dell was injured during the play. He is Out.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 3:49) — 16-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the DEN 20 (Q2 12:58) — (12:58) 16-M.Ammendola 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the HOU 16 (Q2 1:27) — (1:27) 16-W.Lutz 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the DEN 20 (Q3 8:55) — (8:55) 16-M.Ammendola 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the HOU 45 (Q3 4:55) — (4:55) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-5-J.Pitre, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 4:47) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–6. Houston Texans found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) 7-C.Stroud pass short left to 12-N.Collins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q4 12:06) — (12:06) 3-R.Wilson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 12:04) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 85-L.Krull INTERCEPTED by 1-J.Ward at HOU -6. Touchback. [WPA -35.7% · EPA -3.30]
Denver Broncos (Q4 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles up the middle to HOU 8 for 5 yards (96-M.Collins). [WPA +15.6% · EPA +2.00]
Denver Broncos (Q4 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short middle to 82-A.Trautman. [WPA -12.1% · EPA -0.69]
Denver Broncos (Q3 4:55) — (4:55) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-5-J.Pitre, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +4.05]
Denver Broncos (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 33-J.Williams right tackle to HOU 21 for 1 yard (25-D.King). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +1.33]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q3 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 10-J.Jeudy INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Stingley (51-W.Anderson) at DEN 24. 24-D.Stingley to DEN 21 for 3 yards (84-C.Manhertz). [WPA -9.0% · EPA -5.68]
Houston Texans (Q1 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep right to 12-N.Collins to DEN 26 for 59 yards (2-P.Surtain; 6-P.Locke). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +5.07]
Houston Texans (Q3 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep middle to 12-N.Collins to DEN 22 for 39 yards (6-P.Locke). [WPA +5.3% · EPA +4.22]
Denver Broncos (Q3 4:55) — (4:55) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-5-J.Pitre, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +4.05]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 10:14 · DEN 11 · Score 0-3
(10:14) 16-M.Ammendola 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 3:53 · DEN 3 · Score 0-9
(3:53) 31-D.Pierce up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. HOU-3-T.Dell was injured during the play. He is Out.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 3:49 · DEN 15 · Score 0-10
16-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 12:58 · DEN 20 · Score 0-13
(12:58) 16-M.Ammendola 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 1:27 · HOU 16 · Score 3-13
(1:27) 16-W.Lutz 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 8:55 · DEN 20 · Score 3-16
(8:55) 16-M.Ammendola 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 4:55 · HOU 45 · Score 9-16
(4:55) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-5-J.Pitre, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 4:47 · HOU 15 · Score 10-16
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 14:21 · DEN 3 · Score 10-22
(14:21) 7-C.Stroud pass short left to 12-N.Collins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 12:06 · HOU 1 · Score 16-22
(12:06) 3-R.Wilson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 12:04 · HOU 15 · Score 17-22
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Nico Collins (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C.J. Stroud (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Houston Texans on 2023-12-03?

The Houston Texans beat the Denver Broncos 22-17 in Week 13, 2023.

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

Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Houston Texans 10; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Houston Texans 3; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Houston Texans 6; Final: Denver Broncos 17, Houston Texans 22.

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

Houston Texans touchdown — D. Pierce (Q1 3:53) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Sutton (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 4:55) Houston Texans touchdown — N. Collins (C. Stroud pass) (Q4 14:21) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Wilson (Q4 12:06) Houston Texans field goal — M. Ammendola (Q1 10:14, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — M. Ammendola (Q2 12:58, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 1:27, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — M. Ammendola (Q3 8:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans), 43.2% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.45 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos), 41.7% completion, +2.5% CPOE, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -12.03 total passing EPA.

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

Nico Collins (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.07 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+5.07 EPA): (:26) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep right to 12-N.Collins to DEN 26 for 59 yards (2-P.Surtain; 6-P.Locke)..

Was Denver Broncos vs Houston Texans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Houston Texans won 22-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L

Houston Texans

Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W

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