Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 23–14 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 19–6 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dameon Pierce
- Top passer
- Davis Mills
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:00) 8-W.Levis FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 42, RECOVERED by HOU-95-D.Barnett at TEN 36. 95…
- Game date
- 2025-01-05
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 23–14 on 2025-01-05. Dameon Pierce posted a game-high +6.59 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 7 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
 Tennessee Titans | 0 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans
(7:47) 7-C.Stroud pass short left to 12-N.Collins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
(14:07) 31-D.Pierce right guard for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:45) 7-M.Wright 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
7-M.Wright kicks 60 yards from TEN 35 to HOU 5, out of bounds. PENALTY on TEN-7-M.Wright, Kickoff Out of Bounds, placed at HOU 40.
(:03) 15-K.Fairbairn 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
END QUARTER 2
(6:51) 7-M.Wright 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
(14:00) 8-W.Levis FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 42, RECOVERED by HOU-95-D.Barnett at TEN 36. 95-D.Barnett for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
(2:49) (Shotgun) 8-W.Levis pass deep middle to 18-T.Martin for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-W.Levis pass to 81-J.Whyle is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 7:47TD Nico CollinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 6-0
(7:47) 7-C.Stroud pass short left to 12-N.Collins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 7:43XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 7-0
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 14:07TD Dameon PiercePoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 92
- Score
- 13-0
(14:07) 31-D.Pierce right guard for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 1:45FG Matthew WrightPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 17
- Score
- 13-3
(1:45) 7-M.Wright 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 1:41FG Matthew WrightPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 35
- Score
- 13-3
7-M.Wright kicks 60 yards from TEN 35 to HOU 5, out of bounds. PENALTY on TEN-7-M.Wright, Kickoff Out of Bounds, placed at HOU 40.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:03FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 9
- Score
- 16-3
(:03) 15-K.Fairbairn 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 16-3
END QUARTER 2
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 6:51FG Matthew WrightPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 20
- Score
- 16-6
(6:51) 7-M.Wright 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 14:00TD Derek BarnettPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 55
- Score
- 22-6
(14:00) 8-W.Levis FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 42, RECOVERED by HOU-95-D.Barnett at TEN 36. 95-D.Barnett for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 13:50XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 30
- Score
- 23-6
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 2:49TD Tay MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 49
- Score
- 23-12
(2:49) (Shotgun) 8-W.Levis pass deep middle to 18-T.Martin for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 2:41Safety Will LevisPoints+2
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 23-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-W.Levis pass to 81-J.Whyle is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Dameon Pierce · Houston Texans · Rushing · +6.59 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2Tay Martin · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.68 EPA/play
- 3
C.J. Stroud · Houston Texans · Passing · +5.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play - 4Nico Collins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 5Will Levis · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +4.03 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 6
Calvin Ridley · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 7
Nick Vannett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play - 8Mason Rudolph · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +1.89 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.16 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
Dameon Pierce — HOU · Rushing
Dameon Pierce posted the highest total EPA (+6.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 19 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
Dameon Pierce's top snap (+7.21 EPA): (14:07) 31-D.Pierce right guard for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-9.45 EPA): Will Levis — (14:00) 8-W.Levis FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 42, RECOVERED by HOU-95-D.Barnett at TEN 36. 95-D.Barnett for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Quarterback report card
Davis Mills led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Davis Mills (Houston Texans) · 26 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -13.1% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -3.03 total EPA- Will Levis (Tennessee Titans) · 20 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -2.6% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +4.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.052 | -0.101 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.3% | 40.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.070 | +0.185 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.228 | -0.601 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.101 | -0.052 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.7% | 48.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.05 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: -0.10 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 11 drives, +3.98 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, -7.75 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — Nico Collins (C.J. Stroud pass)
- Houston Texans — Dameon Pierce
- Houston Texans — Derek Barnett
- Tennessee Titans — Tay Martin (Will Levis pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — Matthew Wright
- Tennessee Titans — Matthew Wright
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
- Houston Texans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — Matthew Wright
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q1 7:47) — (7:47) 7-C.Stroud pass short left to 12-N.Collins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 7:43) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 12–6. Houston Texans found the end zone from the TEN 92 (Q2 14:07) — (14:07) 31-D.Pierce right guard for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the HOU 17 (Q2 1:45) — (1:45) 7-M.Wright 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the TEN 35 (Q2 1:41) — 7-M.Wright kicks 60 yards from TEN 35 to HOU 5, out of bounds. PENALTY on TEN-7-M.Wright, Kickoff Out of Bounds, placed at HOU 40.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the TEN 9 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 15-K.Fairbairn 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the HOU 20 (Q3 6:51) — (6:51) 7-M.Wright 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 8–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 55 (Q4 14:00); Houston Texans added 1 points from the TEN 30 (Q4 13:50) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the HOU 49 (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 8-W.Levis pass deep middle to 18-T.Martin for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the HOU 2 (Q4 2:41) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-W.Levis pass to 81-J.Whyle is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q2 14:07) — (14:07) 31-D.Pierce right guard for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 14:00) — (14:00) 8-W.Levis FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 42, RECOVERED by HOU-95-D.Barnett at TEN 36. 95-D.Barnett for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-W.Levis pass deep right to 0-C.Ridley ran ob at TEN 40 for 39 yards. Houston challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #2.)
- Houston Texans (Q2 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass incomplete deep right to 19-X.Hutchinson. PENALTY on TEN-21-R.McCreary, Defensive Pass Interference, 35 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 7:33) — (7:33) (Shotgun) 11-M.Rudolph sacked at HOU 20 for -8 yards (97-M.Edwards).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 14:00) — (14:00) 8-W.Levis FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 42, RECOVERED by HOU-95-D.Barnett at TEN 36. 95-D.Barnett for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Houston Texans (Q2 14:07) — (14:07) 31-D.Pierce right guard for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 8-W.Levis pass deep middle to 18-T.Martin for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q3 1:22) — (1:22) 10-D.Mills pass incomplete short left to 19-X.Hutchinson.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 7:47 · TEN 2 · Score 6-0
(7:47) 7-C.Stroud pass short left to 12-N.Collins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 7:43 · TEN 15 · Score 7-0
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 14:07 · TEN 92 · Score 13-0
(14:07) 31-D.Pierce right guard for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 1:45 · HOU 17 · Score 13-3
(1:45) 7-M.Wright 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 1:41 · TEN 35 · Score 13-3
7-M.Wright kicks 60 yards from TEN 35 to HOU 5, out of bounds. PENALTY on TEN-7-M.Wright, Kickoff Out of Bounds, placed at HOU 40. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · TEN 9 · Score 16-3
(:03) 15-K.Fairbairn 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 16-3
END QUARTER 2 - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 6:51 · HOU 20 · Score 16-6
(6:51) 7-M.Wright 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 14:00 · HOU 55 · Score 22-6
(14:00) 8-W.Levis FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 42, RECOVERED by HOU-95-D.Barnett at TEN 36. 95-D.Barnett for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 13:50 · TEN 30 · Score 23-6
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 2:49 · HOU 49 · Score 23-12
(2:49) (Shotgun) 8-W.Levis pass deep middle to 18-T.Martin for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q4 2:41 · HOU 2 · Score 23-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-W.Levis pass to 81-J.Whyle is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- Dameon Pierce (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Davis Mills (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans on 2025-01-05?
The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 23-14 in Week 18, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Houston Texans 7, Tennessee Titans 0; Q2: Houston Texans 12, Tennessee Titans 6; Q3: Houston Texans 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Q4: Houston Texans 7, Tennessee Titans 8; Final: Houston Texans 23, Tennessee Titans 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
Houston Texans touchdown — N. Collins (C. Stroud pass) (Q1 7:47) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Pierce (Q2 14:07) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Barnett (Q4 14:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — T. Martin (W. Levis pass) (Q4 2:49) Tennessee Titans field goal — M. Wright (Q2 1:45, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — M. Wright (Q2 1:41, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — M. Wright (Q3 6:51, 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?
Davis Mills (Houston Texans), 46.2% completion, -13.1% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -3.03 total passing EPA. Will Levis (Tennessee Titans), 45.0% completion, -2.6% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +4.03 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans?
Dameon Pierce (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.59 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 19 snaps. Their top snap (+7.21 EPA): (14:07) 31-D.Pierce right guard for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 9-7 Now 10-7 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 3-13 Now 3-14 L
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