Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 41–21 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 14–7 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Stefon Diggs
- Top passer
- Drake Maye
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:18) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye sacked at NE 14 for -8 yards (55-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (55-D.Hunt…
- Game date
- 2024-10-13
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the New England Patriots 41–21 on 2024-10-13. Stefon Diggs posted a game-high +7.30 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 14 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 41 |
 New England Patriots | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans
(9:18) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 3-T.Dell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
(3:18) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short left to 28-J.Mixon for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
(:16) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep right to 9-K.Boutte for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 10-Maye 1st NFL TD pass.
13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(13:31) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short middle to 1-S.Diggs for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU-1-S.Diggs, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
(7:00) 15-K.Fairbairn 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
(5:26) 15-K.Fairbairn 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
(1:05) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(13:23) 28-J.Mixon left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
(9:31) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short middle to 3-D.Douglas for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(7:58) (Shotgun) 31-D.Pierce right end for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 9:18TD Tank DellPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 6-0
(9:18) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 3-T.Dell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 9:13XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 7-0
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 3:18TD Joe MixonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 10
- Score
- 13-0
(3:18) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short left to 28-J.Mixon for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 3:13XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 14-0
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:16TD Kayshon BouttePoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 40
- Score
- 14-6
(:16) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep right to 9-K.Boutte for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 10-Maye 1st NFL TD pass.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:11XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 14-7
13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 13:31TD Stefon DiggsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 10
- Score
- 20-7
(13:31) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short middle to 1-S.Diggs for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU-1-S.Diggs, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 13:28XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 30
- Score
- 21-7
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 7:00FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 21
- Score
- 24-7
(7:00) 15-K.Fairbairn 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 5:26FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 28
- Score
- 27-7
(5:26) 15-K.Fairbairn 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:05TD Hunter HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 6
- Score
- 27-13
(1:05) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:00XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 27-14
13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 13:23TD Joe MixonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 20
- Score
- 33-14
(13:23) 28-J.Mixon left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 13:14XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 34-14
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:31TD Demario DouglasPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 35
- Score
- 34-20
(9:31) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short middle to 3-D.Douglas for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:24XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 34-21
13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 7:58TD Dameon PiercePoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 54
- Score
- 40-21
(7:58) (Shotgun) 31-D.Pierce right end for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 7:47XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 41-21
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Stefon Diggs · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.30 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 2
C.J. Stroud · Houston Texans · Passing · +7.12 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 3Kayshon Boutte · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.08 EPA/play
- 4Tank Dell · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.41 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 5Dameon Pierce · Houston Texans · Rushing · +3.17 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 6Joe Mixon · Houston Texans · Rushing · +2.84 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 7Joe Mixon · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 8Hunter Henry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.35 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
Stefon Diggs — HOU · Receiving
Stefon Diggs posted the highest total EPA (+7.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.04 EPA per play.
Stefon Diggs's top snap (+1.82 EPA): (11:31) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 1-S.Diggs ran ob at NE 5 for 13 yards.
Biggest single play (-5.48 EPA): Drake Maye — (14:18) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye sacked at NE 14 for -8 yards (55-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (55-D.Hunter) [55-D.Hunter], RECOVERED by HOU-97-M.Edwards at NE 10. NE-10-D.Maye was injured during the play.
Quarterback report card
Drake Maye led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Drake Maye (New England Patriots) · 45 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -3.3% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -10.21 total EPA- C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · +4.2% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.114 | -0.221 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.0% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.163 | -0.227 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.165 | -0.392 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.221 | -0.114 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 56.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.22), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.11 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: -0.22 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 14 drives, +9.61 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 14 drives, -19.04 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — Tank Dell (C.J. Stroud pass)
- Houston Texans — Joe Mixon (C.J. Stroud pass)
- New England Patriots — Kayshon Boutte (Drake Maye pass)
- Houston Texans — Stefon Diggs (C.J. Stroud pass)
- New England Patriots — Hunter Henry (Drake Maye pass)
- Houston Texans — Joe Mixon
- New England Patriots — Demario Douglas (Drake Maye pass)
- Houston Texans — Dameon Pierce
Field goals
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q1 9:18) — (9:18) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 3-T.Dell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 9:13) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the NE 10 (Q1 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short left to 28-J.Mixon for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 3:13) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the HOU 40 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep right to 9-K.Boutte for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 10-Maye 1st NFL TD pass.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 0:11) — 13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-B.Baringer..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 13–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the NE 10 (Q3 13:31); Houston Texans added 1 points from the NE 30 (Q3 13:28) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NE 21 (Q3 7:00) — (7:00) 15-K.Fairbairn 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NE 28 (Q3 5:26) — (5:26) 15-K.Fairbairn 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the HOU 6 (Q3 1:05) — (1:05) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 1:00) — 13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-B.Baringer..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the NE 20 (Q4 13:23) — (13:23) 28-J.Mixon left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 13:14) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the HOU 35 (Q4 9:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short middle to 3-D.Douglas for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 9:24) — 13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the NE 54 (Q4 7:58) — (7:58) (Shotgun) 31-D.Pierce right end for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 7:47) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q3 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye sacked at NE 14 for -8 yards (55-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (55-D.Hunter) [55-D.Hunter], RECOVERED by HOU-97-M.Edwards at NE 10. NE-10-D.Maye was injured during the play.
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep right to 9-K.Boutte for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 10-Maye 1st NFL TD pass.
- Houston Texans (Q1 13:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep middle to 3-T.Dell to NE 34 for 20 yards (23-K.Dugger).
- Houston Texans (Q1 11:31) — (11:31) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 1-S.Diggs ran ob at NE 5 for 13 yards.
- New England Patriots (Q1 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep left intended for 3-D.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Bullock at HOU 45. 21-C.Bullock to NE 27 for 28 yards (10-D.Maye).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q3 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye sacked at NE 14 for -8 yards (55-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (55-D.Hunter) [55-D.Hunter], RECOVERED by HOU-97-M.Edwards at NE 10. NE-10-D.Maye was injured during the play.
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep right to 9-K.Boutte for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 10-Maye 1st NFL TD pass.
- New England Patriots (Q1 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep left intended for 3-D.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Bullock at HOU 45. 21-C.Bullock to NE 27 for 28 yards (10-D.Maye).
- Houston Texans (Q2 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep middle intended for 86-D.Schultz INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Jones (15-M.Mapu) at NE -8. 25-M.Jones to NE 27 for 35 yards (31-D.Pierce).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 9:18 · NE 2 · Score 6-0
(9:18) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 3-T.Dell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 9:13 · NE 15 · Score 7-0
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 3:18 · NE 10 · Score 13-0
(3:18) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short left to 28-J.Mixon for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 3:13 · NE 15 · Score 14-0
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · HOU 40 · Score 14-6
(:16) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep right to 9-K.Boutte for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 10-Maye 1st NFL TD pass. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:11 · HOU 15 · Score 14-7
13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 13:31 · NE 10 · Score 20-7
(13:31) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short middle to 1-S.Diggs for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on HOU-1-S.Diggs, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 13:28 · NE 30 · Score 21-7
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 7:00 · NE 21 · Score 24-7
(7:00) 15-K.Fairbairn 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 5:26 · NE 28 · Score 27-7
(5:26) 15-K.Fairbairn 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 1:05 · HOU 6 · Score 27-13
(1:05) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 1:00 · HOU 15 · Score 27-14
13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 13:23 · NE 20 · Score 33-14
(13:23) 28-J.Mixon left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 13:14 · NE 15 · Score 34-14
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 9:31 · HOU 35 · Score 34-20
(9:31) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short middle to 3-D.Douglas for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 9:24 · HOU 15 · Score 34-21
13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 7:58 · NE 54 · Score 40-21
(7:58) (Shotgun) 31-D.Pierce right end for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 7:47 · NE 15 · Score 41-21
15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
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.
- Stefon Diggs (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Drake Maye (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- C.J. Stroud (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs New England Patriots on 2024-10-13?
The Houston Texans beat the New England Patriots 41-21 in Week 6, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Houston Texans 14, New England Patriots 0; Q2: Houston Texans 0, New England Patriots 7; Q3: Houston Texans 13, New England Patriots 7; Q4: Houston Texans 14, New England Patriots 7; Final: Houston Texans 41, New England Patriots 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs New England Patriots?
Houston Texans touchdown — T. Dell (C. Stroud pass) (Q1 9:18) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Mixon (C. Stroud pass) (Q1 3:18) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Boutte (D. Maye pass) (Q2 0:16) Houston Texans touchdown — S. Diggs (C. Stroud pass) (Q3 13:31) New England Patriots touchdown — H. Henry (D. Maye pass) (Q3 1:05) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Mixon (Q4 13:23) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Douglas (D. Maye pass) (Q4 9:31) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Pierce (Q4 7:58) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 7:00, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 5:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs New England Patriots?
Drake Maye (New England Patriots), 44.4% completion, -3.3% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -10.21 total passing EPA. C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans), 52.6% completion, +4.2% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.12 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs New England Patriots?
Stefon Diggs (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.30 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+1.82 EPA): (11:31) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass short right to 1-S.Diggs ran ob at NE 5 for 13 yards..
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
New England Patriots
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
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