Game Recap
In a December 7 week 14 contest in Green Bay, the Texans pitched a 24-21 victory against the Packers. Texans led 13-7 entering the deciding quarter, and hung on at the end to win it by 3.
The Texans were guided by Matt Schaub who threw for 414 yards passing, 2 TDs, was 28 of 42 passing. Steve Slaton had 120 yards on the ground. Kevin Walter had 146 receiving yards, 1 TD.
For the Packers, Aaron Rodgers connected on 295 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, was 19 of 30 passing. Ryan Grant ran for 104 rushing yards, 1 TD. Donald Driver caught 75 yards receiving.
The Texans finished with 549 total yards, 25 first downs, 4 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were 7 of 13 on third downs. The Packers tallied 387 total yards, 16 first downs, 1 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 1 of 10 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Houston TexansHOU defeat Green Bay PackersGNB 24-21
- Date: Sunday, December 7, 2008
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:02PM
- Houston Texans Stats - Yards: 549, Turnovers: 4
- Green Bay Packers Stats - Yards: 387, Turnovers: 1
- Game Odds:
- -- Line Point Spread: GNB by 7.0
- -- Over/Under: 47.5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| HOU |
7 |
3 |
3 |
11 |
24 |
| GNB |
0 |
7 |
0 |
14 |
21 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Matt Schaub | HOU | 28-42 | 414 | 2 | 1 | 58 | |
| Aaron Rodgers | GNB | 19-30 | 295 | 2 | 1 | 63 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Steve Slaton | HOU | 26 | 120 | 0 | 34 | |
| Ryan Grant | GNB | 19 | 104 | 1 | 22 | |
| Matt Turk | HOU | 1 | 18 | 0 | 18 | |
| Ryan Moats | HOU | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3 | |
| Aaron Rodgers | GNB | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| Matt Schaub | HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Cecil Sapp | HOU | 1 | -3 | 0 | -3 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Kevin Walter | HOU | 6 | 146 | 1 | 58 | |
| Donald Driver | GNB | 3 | 75 | 0 | 59 | |
| Greg Jennings | GNB | 2 | 74 | 0 | 63 | |
| Owen Daniels | HOU | 6 | 65 | 0 | 27 | |
| Andre Johnson | HOU | 4 | 55 | 1 | 20 | |
| Vonta Leach | HOU | 3 | 48 | 0 | 22 | |
| Donald Lee | GNB | 3 | 48 | 1 | 25 | |
| Steve Slaton | HOU | 3 | 40 | 0 | 21 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| GNB | 20 | 108 | 1 | | |
| HOU | 31 | 141 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| GNB | 19-30 | 295 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| HOU | 28-42 | 414 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers
- Attendance: 70,245
- Weather: 3 degrees, relative humidity 79%, wind 3 mph, wind chill -3
- Time of Game: 3:07 - 3 hours, 07 minutes
