Houston Texans at Buffalo Bills | Week 8, 2009

Week 8 · 2009 Season· FINAL

Houston Texans

4-3 · AFC South

Final

Buffalo Bills

3-4 · AFC East

Date

Sun, Nov 1, 2009

Week 8

Kickoff

1:02 PM ET

Location

Highmark Stadium

Orchard Park, New York

Result

HOU 31, BUF 10

Drive Chart

23 drives · alternating possession

Drive	Team	Start	Plays	Yds	TOP	EPA	Result
1	HOU	Q1 15:00 · OPP 30	7	52	2:36	-0.3	Turnover
2	BUF	Q1 12:17 · BUF 13	6	19	2:21	-1.2	Punt
3	HOU	Q1 9:43 · HOU 31	4	4	1:21	-2.2	Punt
4	BUF	Q1 8:13 · BUF 26	4	8	1:45	-3.4	Punt
5	HOU	Q1 6:09 · HOU 47	3	11	0:43	-4.3	Turnover
6	BUF	Q1 5:15 · BUF 42	4	-1	1:37	-2.3	Punt
7	HOU	Q1 3:25 · HOU 19	2	6	0:35	-4.1	Turnover
8	BUF	Q1 2:40 · OPP 29	2	29	0:09	+3.0	Touchdown
9	HOU	Q1 2:31 · OPP 35	9	30	2:38	+2.9	Field goal
10	BUF	Q2 14:49 · OPP 30	10	35	4:05	-0.4	Punt
11	HOU	Q2 10:37 · HOU 10	14	91	8:16	+3.3	Field goal
12	BUF	Q2 2:18 · OPP 30	9	31	1:57	+2.2	Field goal
13	HOU	Q2 0:18 · OPP 30	3	1	0:15	-0.9	End of half
14	BUF	Q3 15:00 · OPP 30	5	6	1:32	-0.9	Punt
15	HOU	Q3 13:18 · HOU 20	12	72	6:10	+2.9	Field goal
16	BUF	Q3 7:05 · OPP 30	5	13	1:42	-1.5	Punt
17	HOU	Q3 5:13 · HOU 28	11	74	5:56	+7.4	Touchdown
18	BUF	Q4 14:17 · OPP 30	5	5	1:50	-3.9	Turnover on downs
19	HOU	Q4 12:19 · OPP 37	7	37	2:29	+3.9	Touchdown
20	BUF	Q4 9:50 · OPP 30	3	5	0:38	-2.0	Turnover
21	HOU	Q4 8:59 · HOU 34	11	66	5:25	+5.8	Touchdown
22	BUF	Q4 3:34 · OPP 30	7	54	1:34	-0.6	Turnover
23	HOU	Q4 1:54 · HOU 25	3	-3	1:54	0.0	End of half

Play-by-Play

157 plays · grouped by drive

Drive 1

HOU

7 plays·52 yds·2:36·Turnover·-0.3 EPA

Q1 15:00
Kickoff
9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from BUF 30 to HOU 5. 11-A.Davis MUFFS catch, and recovers at HOU 5. 11-A.Davis to HOU 16 for 11 yards (54-N.Harris).
HOU 0 – BUF 0
0-0.24·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 14:55
1st & 10 · HOU 16
(14:55) 8-M.Schaub scrambles pushed ob at HOU 18 for 2 yards (27-R.Corner).
HOU 0 – BUF 0
+2-0.46-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 14:29
2nd & 8 · HOU 18
1st
(14:29) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels to HOU 40 for 22 yards (37-G.Wilson, 31-J.Byrd). Caught at HOU 32, slanting from left.
HOU 0 – BUF 0
+22+2.07+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 13:51
1st & 10 · HOU 40
(13:51) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 20-S.Slaton pushed ob at HOU 45 for 5 yards (24-T.McGee). Dump pass, caught at HOU 35.
HOU 0 – BUF 0
+5+0.21-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 13:21
2nd & 5 · HOU 45
1st
(13:21) 12-J.Jones right end pushed ob at BUF 38 for 17 yards (31-J.Byrd). Reverse, handoff from M.Schaub.
HOU 0 – BUF 0
+17+1.55+8
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 13:21
1st & 10 · OPP 38
(13:21) 21-R.Moats left end pushed ob at BUF 32 for 6 yards (51-P.Posluszny).
HOU 0 – BUF 0
+6+0.37·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 12:24
2nd & 4 · OPP 32
INT
(12:24) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left intended for 81-O.Daniels INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd [37-G.Wilson] at BUF 13. 31-J.Byrd to BUF 13 for no gain (81-O.Daniels).
HOU 0 – BUF 0
0-3.82-13
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 2

BUF

6 plays·19 yds·2:21·Punt·-1.2 EPA

Q1 12:17
1st & 10 · BUF 13
(12:17) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 82-J.Reed to BUF 17 for 4 yards (26-E.Wilson). Flat pass, caught at BUF 17.
HOU 0 – BUF 0
+4-0.07·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 11:39
2nd & 6 · BUF 17
1st
(11:39) 23-M.Lynch right tackle pushed ob at BUF 25 for 8 yards (35-J.Reeves).
HOU 0 – BUF 0
+8+1.07+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 11:11
1st & 10 · BUF 25
(11:11) 23-M.Lynch right guard to BUF 33 for 8 yards (29-G.Quin, 23-Du.Robinson).
HOU 0 – BUF 0
+8+0.53+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 10:38
2nd & 2 · BUF 33
(10:38) 23-M.Lynch right tackle to BUF 32 for -1 yards (23-Du.Robinson, 56-B.Cushing).
HOU 0 – BUF 0
-1-0.92-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 10:00
3rd & 3 · BUF 32
(10:00) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to 82-J.Reed. Overthrown, receiver near sideline at BUF 35.
HOU 0 – BUF 0
0-1.56-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 9:56
4th & 3 · BUF 32
(9:56) 8-B.Moorman punts 48 yards to HOU 20, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 12-J.Jones to HOU 31 for 11 yards (21-J.Wendling, 52-C.Draft).
HOU 0 – BUF 0
0-0.21-2
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 3

HOU

4 plays·4 yds·1:21·Punt·-2.2 EPA

Q1 9:43
1st & 10 · HOU 31
(9:43) 20-S.Slaton up the middle to HOU 32 for 1 yard (99-M.Stroud, 37-G.Wilson).
HOU 0 – BUF 0
+1-0.37-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 9:09
2nd & 9 · HOU 32
(9:09) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 83-K.Walter to HOU 35 for 3 yards (90-C.Kelsay). Screen pass, caught at HOU 33.
HOU 0 – BUF 0
+3-0.46·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 8:28
3rd & 6 · HOU 35
(8:28) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete deep right to 83-K.Walter [94-A.Schobel]. HOU-81-O.Daniels was injured during the play. Underthrown, receiver along sideline at BUF 45. O.Daniels assisted off.
HOU 0 – BUF 0
0-1.22-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 8:22
4th & 6 · HOU 35
(8:22) 1-M.Turk punts 39 yards to BUF 26, Center-85-J.Dreessen, fair catch by 22-F.Jackson.
HOU 0 – BUF 0
0-0.14·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 4

BUF

4 plays·8 yds·1:45·Punt·-3.4 EPA

Q1 8:13
1st & 10 · BUF 26
(8:13) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 81-T.Owens to BUF 29 for 3 yards (54-Z.Diles, 95-S.Cody) [90-M.Williams]. BUF-69-J.Meredith was injured during the play. Caught in coverage at BUF 29. J.Meredith assisted off.
HOU 0 – BUF 0
+3-0.19·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 7:45
2nd & 7 · BUF 29
(7:45) 23-M.Lynch up the middle to BUF 29 for no gain (59-D.Ryans, 56-B.Cushing).
HOU 0 – BUF 0
0-0.71-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 7:06
3rd & 7 · BUF 29
(7:06) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-St.Johnson pushed ob at BUF 34 for 5 yards (56-B.Cushing). Caught along sideline at BUF 34.
HOU 0 – BUF 0
+5-0.88+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 6:28
4th & 2 · BUF 34
Penalty
(6:28) 8-B.Moorman punts 61 yards to HOU 5, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 12-J.Jones to BUF 25 for 70 yards (35-T.Johnson). Return credited to BUF 43 (spot of foul). PENALTY on HOU-54-Z.Diles, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 43.
HOU 0 – BUF 0
0-1.58-6
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 5

HOU

3 plays·11 yds·0:43·Turnover·-4.3 EPA

Q1 6:09
1st & 10 · HOU 47
(6:09) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short left to 80-A.Johnson. Thrown wide of receiver at BUF 49, slanting to middle.
HOU 0 – BUF 0
0-0.47-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 6:06
2nd & 10 · HOU 47
(6:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 80-A.Johnson to BUF 47 for 6 yards (91-Sp.Johnson, 52-C.Draft). Screen pass, caught at HOU 45.
HOU 0 – BUF 0
+6-0.05·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 5:26
3rd & 4 · OPP 47
Fumble
(5:26) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 20-S.Slaton to BUF 40 for 7 yards (51-P.Posluszny). FUMBLES (51-P.Posluszny), RECOVERED by BUF-99-M.Stroud at BUF 42.
HOU 0 – BUF 0
+5-3.80-9
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 6

BUF

4 plays·-1 yds·1:37·Punt·-2.3 EPA

Q1 5:15
1st & 10 · BUF 42
(5:15) 22-F.Jackson right guard to BUF 45 for 3 yards (31-B.Pollard, 59-D.Ryans).
HOU 0 – BUF 0
+3-0.19·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 4:36
2nd & 7 · BUF 45
(4:36) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 49 for 4 yards (92-J.Zgonina, 54-Z.Diles).
HOU 0 – BUF 0
+4-0.20-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 4:00
3rd & 3 · BUF 49
Sack
(4:00) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at BUF 41 for -8 yards (56-B.Cushing).
HOU 0 – BUF 0
-8-2.34-5
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 3:38
4th & 11 · BUF 41
Penalty
(3:38) 8-B.Moorman punts 43 yards to HOU 16, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 12-J.Jones pushed ob at HOU 30 for 14 yards (21-J.Wendling). Return credited to HOU 29 (spot of foul). PENALTY on HOU-34-D.Barber, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at HOU 29. J.Jones: 76 punt ret. yds. today, new Texans record (old record was 73, Jacoby Jones, 10/26/08)
HOU 0 – BUF 0
0+0.42-1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 7

HOU

2 plays·6 yds·0:35·Turnover·-4.1 EPA

Q1 3:25
1st & 10 · HOU 19
(3:25) 21-R.Moats right tackle to HOU 25 for 6 yards (51-P.Posluszny, 94-A.Schobel).
HOU 0 – BUF 0
+6+0.39·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 2:50
2nd & 4 · HOU 25
INT
(2:50) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd at HOU 38. 31-J.Byrd to HOU 29 for 9 yards (83-K.Walter).
HOU 0 – BUF 0
0-4.48-13
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 8

BUF

2 plays·29 yds·0:09·Touchdown·+3.0 EPA

Q1 2:40
1st & 10 · OPP 29
TD
(2:40) 81-T.Owens left end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End-around, handoff from R.Fitzpatrick. Key block: L.Evans.
HOU 0 – BUF 6
+29+2.93+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 2:31
no play
Penalty
(Kick formation) PENALTY on HOU-94-A.Smith, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty to be enforced on kickoff.
HOU 0 – BUF 6
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 2:31
PAT
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
HOU 0 – BUF 7
0+0.02+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 9

HOU

9 plays·30 yds·2:38·Field goal·+2.9 EPA

Q1 2:31
Kickoff
9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to HOU 0. 11-A.Davis to HOU 26 for 26 yards (59-A.Palmer, 92-R.Denney).
HOU 0 – BUF 7
0+0.45+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 2:21
1st & 10 · HOU 26
1st
(2:21) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson to HOU 38 for 12 yards (29-D.Florence). Caught at HOU 38, slanting from left.
HOU 0 – BUF 7
+12+0.70+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 1:46
1st & 10 · HOU 38
1st
(1:46) 21-R.Moats left guard to BUF 48 for 14 yards (37-G.Wilson, 31-J.Byrd).
HOU 0 – BUF 7
+14+0.98+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 1:10
1st & 10 · OPP 48
(1:10) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short right to 80-A.Johnson. Underthrown, receiver in flat at BUF 44. Pressure on QB: C.Kelsay.
HOU 0 – BUF 7
0-0.47-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 1:05
2nd & 10 · OPP 48
Penalty1st
(1:05) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub scrambles up the middle to BUF 40 for 8 yards (27-R.Corner). PENALTY on BUF-27-R.Corner, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 40.
HOU 0 – BUF 7
+8+2.15+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:40
1st & 10 · OPP 25
Sack
(:40) 8-M.Schaub sacked at BUF 36 for -11 yards (94-A.Schobel).
HOU 0 – BUF 7
-11-1.69-5
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:05
2nd & 21 · OPP 36
(:05) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 89-D.Anderson to BUF 29 for 7 yards (29-D.Florence). Caught near sideline at BUF 33. Pressure on QB: A.Schobel.
HOU 0 – BUF 7
+7+0.11-1
YdsEPAWP%
—
End of quarter - 1:42 pm
HOU 0 – BUF 7
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:00
END QUARTER 1
HOU 0 – BUF 7
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 15:00
3rd & 14 · OPP 29
Penalty
(15:00) (Shotgun) PENALTY on BUF-99-M.Stroud, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 29 - No Play.
HOU 0 – BUF 7
0+0.84+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 15:00
3rd & 9 · OPP 24
(15:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short left to 21-R.Moats [94-A.Schobel]. Thrown wide of receiver along sideline at BUF 24.
HOU 0 – BUF 7
0-1.07-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 14:53
4th & 9 · OPP 24
FG
(14:53) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
HOU 3 – BUF 7
0+0.85+3
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 10

BUF

10 plays·35 yds·4:05·Punt·-0.4 EPA

Q2 14:49
Kickoff
3-K.Brown kicks 73 yards from HOU 30 to BUF -3. 22-F.Jackson pushed ob at BUF 27 for 30 yards (35-J.Reeves, 57-K.Bentley).
HOU 3 – BUF 7
0+0.52+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 14:43
1st & 10 · BUF 27
(14:43) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 86-D.Fine to BUF 36 for 9 yards (29-G.Quin, 56-B.Cushing). Caught near sideline at BUF 29.
HOU 3 – BUF 7
+9+0.82+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 14:06
2nd & 1 · BUF 36
1st
(14:06) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 40 for 4 yards (91-A.Okoye, 56-B.Cushing).
HOU 3 – BUF 7
+4-0.05-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 13:32
1st & 10 · BUF 40
(13:32) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to 86-D.Fine [94-A.Smith]. Ball fell short upon hit by A.Smith.
HOU 3 – BUF 7
0-0.44-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 13:27
2nd & 10 · BUF 40
(13:27) 22-F.Jackson right guard to BUF 44 for 4 yards (95-S.Cody, 54-Z.Diles).
HOU 3 – BUF 7
+4-0.39-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 12:49
3rd & 6 · BUF 44
1st
(12:49) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 82-J.Reed to HOU 41 for 15 yards (26-E.Wilson). Caught near sideline at HOU 41, crossing from middle.
HOU 3 – BUF 7
+15+2.02+6
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 12:11
1st & 10 · OPP 41
(12:11) Direct snap to F.Jackson. 22-F.Jackson left end pushed ob at HOU 37 for 4 yards (29-G.Quin).
HOU 3 – BUF 7
+4-0.14·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 12:11
2nd & 6 · OPP 37
(12:11) Direct snap to F.Jackson. 22-F.Jackson left tackle to HOU 36 for 1 yard (29-G.Quin, 56-B.Cushing).
HOU 3 – BUF 7
+1-0.51-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 11:04
3rd & 5 · OPP 36
Sack
(11:04) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at HOU 38 for -2 yards (94-A.Smith).
HOU 3 – BUF 7
-2-2.13-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 10:44
4th & 7 · OPP 38
(10:44) 8-B.Moorman punts 28 yards to HOU 10, Center-65-G.Sanborn, out of bounds.
HOU 3 – BUF 7
0-0.09-3
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 11

HOU

14 plays·91 yds·8:16·Field goal·+3.3 EPA

Q2 10:37
1st & 10 · HOU 10
Penalty
(10:37) 22-C.Brown left tackle to HOU 11 for 1 yard (90-C.Kelsay). PENALTY on HOU, Illegal Shift, 5 yards, enforced at HOU 10 - No Play.
HOU 3 – BUF 7
0-0.75-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 10:28
1st & 15 · HOU 5
(10:28) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short left to 86-J.Casey. Overthrown, receiver near sideline at HOU 7.
HOU 3 – BUF 7
0-0.47-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 10:24
2nd & 15 · HOU 5
(10:24) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 22-C.Brown to HOU 13 for 8 yards (94-A.Schobel; 51-P.Posluszny). Dump pass, caught at HOU 10.
HOU 3 – BUF 7
+8+0.39+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 9:44
3rd & 7 · HOU 13
1st
(9:44) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 89-D.Anderson to HOU 40 for 27 yards (37-G.Wilson). Caught in flat at HOU 17.
HOU 3 – BUF 7
+27+2.73+6
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 9:02
1st & 10 · HOU 40
(9:02) 21-R.Moats left guard to HOU 43 for 3 yards (37-G.Wilson, 99-M.Stroud).
HOU 3 – BUF 7
+3-0.13·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 8:24
2nd & 7 · HOU 43
1st
(8:24) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 21-R.Moats pushed ob at BUF 37 for 20 yards (29-D.Florence). Screen pass, caught at HOU 44.
HOU 3 – BUF 7
+20+1.80+7
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 7:49
1st & 10 · OPP 37
(7:49) 22-C.Brown left tackle to BUF 38 for -1 yards (27-R.Corner, 97-J.McCargo).
HOU 3 – BUF 7
-1-0.87-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 7:05
2nd & 11 · OPP 38
(7:05) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 86-J.Casey to BUF 31 for 7 yards (27-R.Corner, 24-T.McGee). Outlet pass, caught near sideline at BUF 35.
HOU 3 – BUF 7
+7+0.54+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 6:24
3rd & 4 · OPP 31
1st
(6:24) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 83-K.Walter to BUF 24 for 7 yards (24-T.McGee, 27-R.Corner). Caught in flat at BUF 25.
HOU 3 – BUF 7
+7+1.16+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 5:45
1st & 10 · OPP 24
(5:45) 21-R.Moats up the middle to BUF 21 for 3 yards (37-G.Wilson, 54-N.Harris).
HOU 3 – BUF 7
+3-0.18·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 5:08
2nd & 7 · OPP 21
1st
(5:08) 21-R.Moats left tackle to BUF 13 for 8 yards (37-G.Wilson, 90-C.Kelsay).
HOU 3 – BUF 7
+8+0.86+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 4:25
1st & 10 · OPP 13
(4:25) 22-C.Brown left tackle to BUF 12 for 1 yard (54-N.Harris, 37-G.Wilson).
HOU 3 – BUF 7
+1-0.50-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 3:48
2nd & 9 · OPP 12
(3:48) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 22-C.Brown to BUF 13 for -1 yards (54-N.Harris). Flat pass, caught at BUF 15.
HOU 3 – BUF 7
-1-0.70-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 3:07
3rd & 10 · OPP 13
(3:07) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 83-K.Walter to BUF 4 for 9 yards (27-R.Corner, 37-G.Wilson). Shovel pass, caught at BUF 12.
HOU 3 – BUF 7
+9-0.63+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 2:21
4th & 1 · OPP 4
FG
(2:21) 3-K.Brown 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
HOU 6 – BUF 7
0+0.08-11
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 12

BUF

9 plays·31 yds·1:57·Field goal·+2.2 EPA

Q2 2:18
Kickoff
3-K.Brown kicks 75 yards from HOU 30 to BUF -5. 22-F.Jackson pushed ob at HOU 34 for 71 yards (41-B.McCain).
HOU 6 – BUF 7
0+2.36+6
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 2:08
1st & 10 · OPP 34
(2:08) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 23-M.Lynch to HOU 36 for -2 yards (93-T.Bulman). Screen pass, caught at HOU 40.
HOU 6 – BUF 7
-2-0.75-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 2:00
2nd & 12 · OPP 36
(2:00) (Shotgun) 23-M.Lynch up the middle to HOU 32 for 4 yards (59-D.Ryans, 31-B.Pollard).
HOU 6 – BUF 7
+4+0.18-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:18
3rd & 8 · OPP 32
1st
(1:18) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 82-J.Reed to HOU 22 for 10 yards (56-B.Cushing, 29-G.Quin). Caught at HOU 25.
HOU 6 – BUF 7
+10+1.21+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:07
1st & 10 · OPP 22
1st
(1:07) (Shotgun) 23-M.Lynch up the middle to HOU 8 for 14 yards (29-G.Quin, 91-A.Okoye).
HOU 6 – BUF 7
+14+1.04+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:56
1st & 8 · OPP 8
(:56) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short middle to 23-M.Lynch (91-A.Okoye). Pass tipped at line.
HOU 6 – BUF 7
0-0.50-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:52
2nd & 8 · OPP 8
(:52) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 83-L.Evans to HOU 3 for 5 yards (23-Du.Robinson). Caught in flat at HOU 3.
HOU 6 – BUF 7
+5-0.12·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:26
3rd & 3 · OPP 3
(:26) (No Huddle) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to 81-T.Owens (35-J.Reeves). Receiver and breakup in rear right corner of end zone.
HOU 6 – BUF 7
0-1.27-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:21
4th & 3 · OPP 3
FG
(:21) 9-R.Lindell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
HOU 6 – BUF 10
0+0.06·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 13

HOU

3 plays·1 yds·0:15·End of half·-0.9 EPA

Q2 0:18
Kickoff
9-R.Lindell kicks 59 yards from BUF 30 to HOU 11. 12-J.Jones to HOU 33 for 22 yards (93-C.Ellis, 86-D.Fine).
HOU 6 – BUF 10
0+0.03+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:12
1st & 10 · HOU 33
(:12) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 44-V.Leach pushed ob at HOU 35 for 2 yards (52-C.Draft). Caught near sideline at HOU 33.
HOU 6 – BUF 10
+2-0.08-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:03
2nd & 8 · HOU 35
(:03) 8-M.Schaub kneels to HOU 34 for -1 yards.
HOU 6 – BUF 10
-1+0.81—
YdsEPAWP%
—
End of half - 2:24 pm
HOU 6 – BUF 10
—-1.63-38
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 14

BUF

5 plays·6 yds·1:32·Punt·-0.9 EPA

Q3 15:00
Kickoff
3-K.Brown kicks 70 yards from HOU 30 to BUF 0. 22-F.Jackson to BUF 38 for 38 yards (57-K.Bentley).
HOU 6 – BUF 10
0+1.27+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 14:53
1st & 10 · BUF 38
(14:53) 23-M.Lynch left guard to BUF 40 for 2 yards (95-S.Cody, 59-D.Ryans).
HOU 6 – BUF 10
+2-0.37-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 14:17
2nd & 8 · BUF 40
(14:17) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep right to 81-T.Owens. Overthrrown, receiver near sideline at HOU 15.
HOU 6 – BUF 10
0-0.78-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 14:10
3rd & 8 · BUF 40
(14:10) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 23-M.Lynch to BUF 44 for 4 yards (23-Du.Robinson, 98-C.Barwin). Caught in flat at BUF 44.
HOU 6 – BUF 10
+4-0.95-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 13:28
4th & 4 · BUF 44
(13:28) 8-B.Moorman punts 56 yards to end zone, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Touchback. Kick into end zone.
HOU 6 – BUF 10
0-0.11-1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 15

HOU

12 plays·72 yds·6:10·Field goal·+2.9 EPA

Q3 13:18
1st & 10 · HOU 20
(13:18) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 44-V.Leach to HOU 29 for 9 yards (52-C.Draft, 51-P.Posluszny). Dump pass, caught at HOU 23.
HOU 6 – BUF 10
+9+0.91+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 12:40
2nd & 1 · HOU 29
(12:40) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short right to 83-K.Walter (99-M.Stroud) [51-P.Posluszny]. Pass tipped at line.
HOU 6 – BUF 10
0-0.52-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 12:36
3rd & 1 · HOU 29
1st
(12:36) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 86-J.Casey to HOU 36 for 7 yards (29-D.Florence). Outlet pass, caught at HOU 30.
HOU 6 – BUF 10
+7+0.74+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 11:56
1st & 10 · HOU 36
(11:56) 21-R.Moats right tackle to HOU 42 for 6 yards (92-R.Denney, 51-P.Posluszny).
HOU 6 – BUF 10
+6+0.21·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 11:17
2nd & 4 · HOU 42
(11:17) 21-R.Moats up the middle to HOU 45 for 3 yards (52-C.Draft, 92-R.Denney).
HOU 6 – BUF 10
+3-0.08·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 10:33
3rd & 1 · HOU 45
1st
(10:33) 22-C.Brown left guard to HOU 48 for 3 yards (90-C.Kelsay, 99-M.Stroud).
HOU 6 – BUF 10
+3+0.71+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 10:02
1st & 10 · HOU 48
(10:02) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 80-A.Johnson to BUF 46 for 6 yards (29-D.Florence). Caught along sideline at BUF 46.
HOU 6 – BUF 10
+6+0.28+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 9:25
2nd & 4 · OPP 46
1st
(9:25) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 12-J.Jones to BUF 10 for 36 yards (51-P.Posluszny, 29-D.Florence). Caught at BUF 27, crossing from middle.
HOU 6 – BUF 10
+36+2.44+12
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 8:40
1st & 10 · OPP 10
(8:40) 22-C.Brown up the middle to BUF 5 for 5 yards (91-Sp.Johnson, 92-R.Denney).
HOU 6 – BUF 10
+5+0.29·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 7:59
2nd & 5 · OPP 5
(7:59) 8-M.Schaub scrambles pushed ob at BUF 4 for 1 yard (29-D.Florence).
HOU 6 – BUF 10
+1-0.82-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 7:29
3rd & 4 · OPP 4
Sack
(7:29) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub sacked at BUF 8 for -4 yards (sack split by 99-M.Stroud and 90-C.Kelsay).
HOU 6 – BUF 10
-4-1.41-6
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 7:08
4th & 8 · OPP 8
FG
(7:08) 3-K.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
HOU 9 – BUF 10
0+0.12-5
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 16

BUF

5 plays·13 yds·1:42·Punt·-1.5 EPA

Q3 7:05
Kickoff
Penalty
3-K.Brown kicks 67 yards from HOU 30 to BUF 3. 22-F.Jackson to BUF 24 for 21 yards (52-X.Adibi, 35-J.Reeves). Return credited to BUF 20 (spot of foul). PENALTY on BUF-13-St.Johnson, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 20.
HOU 9 – BUF 10
0-0.68-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 6:58
1st & 10 · BUF 10
(6:58) 23-M.Lynch left end to BUF 13 for 3 yards (31-B.Pollard).
HOU 9 – BUF 10
+3-0.33·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 6:24
2nd & 7 · BUF 13
Penalty
(6:24) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles up the middle to BUF 16 for 3 yards (54-Z.Diles; 31-B.Pollard). PENALTY on BUF-23-M.Lynch, Offensive Holding, 6 yards, enforced at BUF 13 - No Play.
HOU 9 – BUF 10
0-0.77-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 6:05
2nd & 13 · BUF 7
(6:05) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 81-T.Owens to BUF 17 for 10 yards (26-E.Wilson, 59-D.Ryans). Flat pass, caught at BUF 13.
HOU 9 – BUF 10
+10+0.72+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 5:28
3rd & 3 · BUF 17
(5:28) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short left to 23-M.Lynch. Screen pass, dropped at BUF 13.
HOU 9 – BUF 10
0-1.53-6
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 5:23
4th & 3 · BUF 17
(5:23) 8-B.Moorman punts 52 yards to HOU 31, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 12-J.Jones to HOU 28 for -3 yards (17-J.Jenkins).
HOU 9 – BUF 10
0+1.13·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 17

HOU

11 plays·74 yds·5:56·Touchdown·+7.4 EPA

Q3 5:13
1st & 10 · HOU 28
(5:13) 21-R.Moats right tackle to HOU 30 for 2 yards (90-C.Kelsay, 52-C.Draft).
HOU 9 – BUF 10
+2-0.35-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 4:39
2nd & 8 · HOU 30
1st
(4:39) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson to HOU 48 for 18 yards (51-P.Posluszny). Caught in coverage at HOU 35, slanting from left.
HOU 9 – BUF 10
+18+1.79+7
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 3:57
1st & 10 · HOU 48
(3:57) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 21-R.Moats to BUF 47 for 5 yards (54-N.Harris, 37-G.Wilson). Caught near sideline at HOU 49.
HOU 9 – BUF 10
+5+0.11+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 3:16
2nd & 5 · OPP 47
1st
(3:16) 22-C.Brown right tackle to BUF 40 for 7 yards (58-A.Maybin).
HOU 9 – BUF 10
+7+0.76+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 2:35
1st & 10 · OPP 40
(2:35) 22-C.Brown left guard to BUF 38 for 2 yards (91-Sp.Johnson, 93-C.Ellis).
HOU 9 – BUF 10
+2-0.45·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 1:53
2nd & 8 · OPP 38
(1:53) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 80-A.Johnson pushed ob at BUF 32 for 6 yards (27-R.Corner) [99-M.Stroud]. Caught along sideline at BUF 32.
HOU 9 – BUF 10
+6+0.41-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 1:25
3rd & 2 · OPP 32
1st
(1:25) 21-R.Moats right guard to BUF 25 for 7 yards (90-C.Kelsay, 37-G.Wilson).
HOU 9 – BUF 10
+7+1.06+6
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:43
1st & 10 · OPP 25
(:43) 21-R.Moats left guard to BUF 21 for 4 yards (97-J.McCargo, 90-C.Kelsay).
HOU 9 – BUF 10
+4-0.03·
YdsEPAWP%
—
End of quarter - 3:06 pm
HOU 9 – BUF 10
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:00
END QUARTER 3
HOU 9 – BUF 10
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 15:00
2nd & 6 · OPP 21
1st
(15:00) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 83-K.Walter to BUF 11 for 10 yards (24-T.McGee). Slant pattern from right, caught at BUF 15.
HOU 9 – BUF 10
+10+0.84+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 14:22
1st & 10 · OPP 11
TD
(14:22) 21-R.Moats left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOU 15 – BUF 10
+11+2.23+11
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 14:17
pass
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Schaub pass to 80-A.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Caught over middle, in back of end zone.
HOU 17 – BUF 10
+2+1.05+7
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 18

BUF

5 plays·5 yds·1:50·Turnover on downs·-3.9 EPA

Q4 14:17
Kickoff
3-K.Brown kicks 49 yards from HOU 30 to BUF 21. 88-J.Stupar to BUF 32 for 11 yards (34-D.Barber).
HOU 17 – BUF 10
0+0.87+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 14:13
1st & 10 · BUF 32
(14:13) 22-F.Jackson right tackle to BUF 37 for 5 yards (23-Du.Robinson, 31-B.Pollard).
HOU 17 – BUF 10
+5+0.02-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 13:39
2nd & 5 · BUF 37
(13:39) 22-F.Jackson left tackle to BUF 40 for 3 yards (94-A.Smith, 31-B.Pollard).
HOU 17 – BUF 10
+3-0.19·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 13:04
3rd & 2 · BUF 40
(13:04) 22-F.Jackson right tackle to BUF 40 for no gain (31-B.Pollard, 91-A.Okoye).
HOU 17 – BUF 10
0-1.63-5
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 12:27
4th & 2 · BUF 40
(12:27) (Punt formation) 17-J.Jenkins left tackle to BUF 37 for -3 yards (86-J.Casey). End-around, handoff from B.Moorman.
HOU 17 – BUF 10
-3-2.92-4
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 19

HOU

7 plays·37 yds·2:29·Touchdown·+3.9 EPA

Q4 12:19
1st & 10 · OPP 37
(12:19) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short left to 80-A.Johnson (99-M.Stroud). Thrown behind receiver at BUF 30. Pass tipped at line.
HOU 17 – BUF 10
0-0.51-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 12:15
2nd & 10 · OPP 37
1st
(12:15) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 80-A.Johnson to BUF 22 for 15 yards (24-T.McGee). Caught in flat at BUF 22.
HOU 17 – BUF 10
+15+1.60+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 11:31
1st & 10 · OPP 22
(11:31) 21-R.Moats right end pushed ob at BUF 18 for 4 yards (52-C.Draft).
HOU 17 – BUF 10
+4-0.04+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 11:04
2nd & 6 · OPP 18
1st
(11:04) 21-R.Moats up the middle to BUF 1 for 17 yards (37-G.Wilson, 31-J.Byrd).
HOU 17 – BUF 10
+17+2.05+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 10:28
1st & 1 · OPP 1
(10:28) 21-R.Moats up the middle to BUF 1 for no gain (97-J.McCargo, 51-P.Posluszny).
HOU 17 – BUF 10
0-0.32·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 9:53
2nd & 1 · OPP 1
TD
(9:53) 21-R.Moats up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
HOU 23 – BUF 10
+1+1.11+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 9:50
PAT
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
HOU 24 – BUF 10
0+0.02·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 20

BUF

3 plays·5 yds·0:38·Turnover·-2.0 EPA

Q4 9:50
Kickoff
3-K.Brown kicks 63 yards from HOU 30 to BUF 7. 22-F.Jackson to BUF 29 for 22 yards (52-X.Adibi, 57-K.Bentley).
HOU 24 – BUF 10
0+0.61+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 9:44
1st & 10 · BUF 29
(9:44) (Shotgun) 23-M.Lynch up the middle to BUF 34 for 5 yards (59-D.Ryans, 29-G.Quin).
HOU 24 – BUF 10
+5-0.09·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 9:12
2nd & 5 · BUF 34
INT
(9:12) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Reeves [94-A.Smith] at HOU 30. 35-J.Reeves to HOU 49 for 19 yards (82-J.Reed). PENALTY on HOU-90-M.Williams, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at HOU 49.
HOU 24 – BUF 10
0-2.49-3
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 21

HOU

11 plays·66 yds·5:25·Touchdown·+5.8 EPA

Q4 8:59
1st & 10 · HOU 34
(8:59) 21-R.Moats left guard to HOU 37 for 3 yards (91-Sp.Johnson, 37-G.Wilson).
HOU 24 – BUF 10
+3-0.08·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 8:17
2nd & 7 · HOU 37
(8:17) 21-R.Moats left tackle to HOU 39 for 2 yards (91-Sp.Johnson, 58-A.Maybin).
HOU 24 – BUF 10
+2-0.25·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 7:35
3rd & 5 · HOU 39
1st
(7:35) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 89-D.Anderson to BUF 44 for 17 yards (31-J.Byrd). Caught at BUF 49.
HOU 24 – BUF 10
+17+1.92+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 6:52
1st & 10 · OPP 44
(6:52) 21-R.Moats left guard to BUF 41 for 3 yards (54-N.Harris, 52-C.Draft).
HOU 24 – BUF 10
+3-0.11·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 6:09
2nd & 7 · OPP 41
(6:09) 21-R.Moats left guard to BUF 36 for 5 yards (97-J.McCargo, 37-G.Wilson).
HOU 24 – BUF 10
+5+0.12·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 5:25
3rd & 2 · OPP 36
1st
(5:25) 83-K.Walter left end to BUF 23 for 13 yards (52-C.Draft, 35-T.Johnson). End-around, handoff from M.Schaub.
HOU 24 – BUF 10
+13+1.30·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:41
1st & 10 · OPP 23
(4:41) 21-R.Moats left guard to BUF 14 for 9 yards (35-T.Johnson, 37-G.Wilson).
HOU 24 – BUF 10
+9+0.82·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:56
2nd & 1 · OPP 14
1st
(3:56) 22-C.Brown up the middle to BUF 9 for 5 yards (52-C.Draft, 92-R.Denney).
HOU 24 – BUF 10
+5+0.03·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:45
1st & 9 · OPP 9
(3:45) 21-R.Moats up the middle to BUF 3 for 6 yards (54-N.Harris, 97-J.McCargo).
HOU 24 – BUF 10
+6+0.52·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:39
2nd & 3 · OPP 3
TD
(3:39) 21-R.Moats left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. R.Moats is first player in Texans history with 3 TDs in game.
HOU 30 – BUF 10
+3+1.56·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:34
PAT
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
HOU 31 – BUF 10
0+0.02·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 22

BUF

7 plays·54 yds·1:34·Turnover·-0.6 EPA

Q4 3:34
Kickoff
3-K.Brown kicks 70 yards from HOU 30 to end zone, Touchback. Kick through end zone.
HOU 31 – BUF 10
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:34
1st & 10 · BUF 20
1st
(3:34) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 81-T.Owens to BUF 34 for 14 yards (59-D.Ryans, 56-B.Cushing). Caught at BUF 27, crossing from right.
HOU 31 – BUF 10
+14+0.77·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:13
1st & 10 · BUF 34
(3:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 81-T.Owens pushed ob at BUF 42 for 8 yards (31-B.Pollard). Caught at BUF 40, crossing from right.
HOU 31 – BUF 10
+8+0.17·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:05
2nd & 2 · BUF 42
1st
(3:05) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 23-M.Lynch to BUF 46 for 4 yards (41-B.McCain, 56-B.Cushing). Caught in flat at BUF 44.
HOU 31 – BUF 10
+4+0.34·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:38
1st & 10 · BUF 46
(2:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 81-T.Owens to 50 for 4 yards (59-D.Ryans). Caught at 50.
HOU 31 – BUF 10
+4-0.03·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:12
2nd & 6 · BUF 50
1st
(2:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 83-L.Evans to HOU 26 for 24 yards (26-E.Wilson). Caught in flat at HOU 26.
HOU 31 – BUF 10
+24+1.69·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:00
1st & 10 · OPP 26
INT
(2:00) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass intended for 22-F.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Cushing at HOU 25. 56-B.Cushing to HOU 25 for no gain (77-D.Bell).
HOU 31 – BUF 10
0-3.55·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 23

HOU

3 plays·-3 yds·1:54·End of half·0.0 EPA

Q4 1:54
1st & 10 · HOU 25
(1:54) 8-M.Schaub kneels to HOU 24 for -1 yards.
HOU 31 – BUF 10
-10.00—
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 1:12
2nd & 11 · HOU 24
(1:12) 8-M.Schaub kneels to HOU 23 for -1 yards.
HOU 31 – BUF 10
-10.00—
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:31
3rd & 12 · HOU 23
(:31) 8-M.Schaub kneels to HOU 22 for -1 yards.
HOU 31 – BUF 10
-10.00—
YdsEPAWP%
—
End of game - 3:47 pm
HOU 31 – BUF 10
———
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:00
END GAME
HOU 31 – BUF 10
———
YdsEPAWP%