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2004 Houston Texans season
3rd season in franchise history
3rd season in franchise history
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Houston Texans |
| year | 2004 |
| record | 7–9 |
| division_place | 3rd AFC South |
| coach | Dom Capers |
| off_coach | Chris Palmer |
| def_coach | Vic Fangio |
| owner | Bob McNair |
| general manager | Charley Casserly |
| stadium | Reliant Stadium |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| pro bowlers | WR Andre Johnson |
| shortnavlink | Texans seasons |
The 2004 season was the Houston Texans' third in the National Football League, all of which they had spent under head coach Dom Capers. The team finished 7–9, two games better than the previous season, and came third in the AFC South, the first time they had not finished bottom. The Texans also earned their first victory over the Tennessee Titans, the franchise previously known as the Oilers, who had left Houston after the 1996 season.
Quarterback David Carr, who missed four games the previous season, started all 16 games in 2004. Carr finished 2004 as his best season with Houston, finishing 285-of-466 for 3,531 yards with 16 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Carr's 466 attempts, 3,531 passing yards, and 16 passing touchdowns would all be career highs for him. Additionally, this was the first season Carr finished with more touchdowns than interceptions.
Offseason
NFL draft
Main article: 2004 NFL draft
Staff
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Founder, chairman and chief executive officer – Bob McNair
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Senior vice president and general manager – Charley Casserly
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Associate director of pro scouting – Bobby Grier
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Associate director of pro scouting – Miller McCalmon
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Coordinator of college scouting – Mike Maccagnan
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Head coach – Dom Capers
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Offensive coordinator – Chris Palmer
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Quarterbacks – Greg Roman
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Running backs – Chick Harris
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Wide receivers – Kippy Brown
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Tight ends – Tony Marciano
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Offensive line – Joe Pendry
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Assistant offensive line – Steve Marshall
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Defensive coordinator – Vic Fangio
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Defensive line – Todd Grantham
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Linebackers – Tom Olivadotti
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Defensive backs (secondary) – Jon Hoke
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Assistant defensive backs (secondary) – Tony Oden
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Special teams – Joe Marciano
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Special teams assistant – Eric Sutulovich
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Strength and conditioning – Dan Riley
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Assistant strength and conditioning – Ray Wright
Roster
- Domanick Davis
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Preseason
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| [Dallas Cowboys](2004-dallas-cowboys-season) | **W** 18–0 | 1–0 | Reliant Stadium | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/cowboys-at-texans-2004-pre-1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [Pittsburgh Steelers](2004-pittsburgh-steelers-season) | **L** 3–38 | 1–1 | Heinz Field | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/texans-at-steelers-2004-pre-2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [Denver Broncos](2004-denver-broncos-season) | **L** 17–31 | 1–2 | Invesco Field at Mile High | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/texans-at-broncos-2004-pre-3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](2004-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season) | **L** 9–17 | 1–3 | Reliant Stadium | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/buccaneers-at-texans-2004-pre-4) |
Regular season
Schedule
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| September 12 | [San Diego Chargers](2004-san-diego-chargers-season) | **L** 20–27 | 0–1 | Reliant Stadium | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/chargers-at-texans-2004-reg-1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 19 | at [Detroit Lions](2004-detroit-lions-season) | **L** 16–28 | 0–2 | Ford Field | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/texans-at-lions-2004-reg-2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 26 | at [Kansas City Chiefs](2004-kansas-city-chiefs-season) | **W** 24–21 | 1–2 | Arrowhead Stadium | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/texans-at-chiefs-2004-reg-3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 3 | [Oakland Raiders](2004-oakland-raiders-season) | **W** 30–17 | 2–2 | Reliant Stadium | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/raiders-at-texans-2004-reg-4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 10 | [Minnesota Vikings](2004-minnesota-vikings-season) | **L** 28–34 (OT) | 2–3 | Reliant Stadium | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-texans-2004-reg-5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 17 | at **[Tennessee Titans](2004-tennessee-titans-season)** | **W** 20–10 | 3–3 | The Coliseum | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/texans-at-titans-2004-reg-6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 31 | **[Jacksonville Jaguars](2004-jacksonville-jaguars-season)** | **W** 20–6 | 4–3 | Reliant Stadium | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/jaguars-at-texans-2004-reg-8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 7 | at [Denver Broncos](2004-denver-broncos-season) | **L** 13–31 | 4–4 | Invesco Field at Mile High | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/texans-at-broncos-2004-reg-9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 14 | at **[Indianapolis Colts](2004-indianapolis-colts-season)** | **L** 14–49 | 4–5 | RCA Dome | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/texans-at-colts-2004-reg-10) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 21 | [Green Bay Packers](2004-green-bay-packers-season) | **L** 13–16 | 4–6 | Reliant Stadium | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/packers-at-texans-2004-reg-11) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 28 | **[Tennessee Titans](2004-tennessee-titans-season)** | **W** 31–21 | 5–6 | Reliant Stadium | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/titans-at-texans-2004-reg-12) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 5 | at [New York Jets](2004-new-york-jets-season) | **L** 7–29 | 5–7 | Giants Stadium | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/texans-at-jets-2004-reg-13) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 12 | **[Indianapolis Colts](2004-indianapolis-colts-season)** | **L** 14–23 | 5–8 | Reliant Stadium | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/colts-at-texans-2004-reg-14) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 19 | at [Chicago Bears](2004-chicago-bears-season) | **W** 24–5 | 6–8 | Soldier Field | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/texans-at-bears-2004-reg-15) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 26 | at **[Jacksonville Jaguars](2004-jacksonville-jaguars-season)** | **W** 21–0 | 7–8 | Alltel Stadium | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/texans-at-jaguars-2004-reg-16) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 2 | [Cleveland Browns](2004-cleveland-browns-season) | **L** 14–22 | 7–9 | Reliant Stadium | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/browns-at-texans-2004-reg-17) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Game summaries
Week 1: vs. San Diego Chargers
First quarter
- HOU – Kris Brown 37-yard field goal, 11:49. ''Texans 3–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 3:00.'''''
- SD – Nate Kaeding 48-yard field goal, 6:35. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 48 yards, 5:03.''''' Second quarter
- HOU – Kris Brown 20-yard field goal, 14:07. ''Texans 6–3. '''Drive: 13 plays, 71 yards, 7:20.'''''
- SD – LaDainian Tomlinson 1-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 9:51. ''Chargers 10–6. '''Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 2:22.'''''
- HOU – Domanick Williams 2-yard run (Kris Brown kick), 4:43. ''Texans 13–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:58.''''' Third quarter
- SD – Reche Caldwell 36-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 9:12. ''Chargers 17–13. '''Drive: 4 plays, 49 yards, 1:33.'''''
- HOU – Domanick Williams 1-yard run (Kris Brown kick), 4:36. ''Texans 20–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 4:22.'''''
- SD – Nate Kaeding 29-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Tied 20–20. '''Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 4:27.''''' Fourth quarter
- SD – Eric Parker 19-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 8:34. ''Chargers 27–20. '''Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 5:11.''''' Top passers
- SD – Drew Brees – 17/24, 209 yards, 2 TD
- HOU – David Carr – 19/25, 229 yards, 2 INT Top rushers
- SD – LaDainian Tomlinson – 26 rushes, 121 yards, TD
- HOU – Domanick Williams – 21 rushes, 87 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
- SD – Antonio Gates – 8 receptions, 123 yards
- HOU – Domanick Williams – 5 receptions, 70 yards
Week 2: at Detroit Lions
First quarter
- No scoring plays Second quarter
- DET – Cory Schlesinger 1-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 6:56. ''Lions 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 5:09.'''''
- HOU – Kris Brown 34-yard field goal, 1:06. ''Lions 7–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 5:05.''''' Third quarter
- DET – Roy Williams 31-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 6:38. ''Lions 14–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 79 yards, 5:24.'''''
- HOU – Andre Johnson 54-yard pass from David Carr (Kris Brown kick), 2:31. ''Lions 14–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 3:43.'''''
- DET – Eddie Drummond 99-yard kickoff return (Jason Hanson kick), 2:16. Lions 21–10. Fourth quarter
- HOU – Corey Bradford 27-yard pass from David Carr (pass failed), 12:20. ''Lions 21–16. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 7:39.'''''
- DET – Roy Williams 14-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 4:41. ''Lions 28–16. '''Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 6:43.''''' Top passers
- HOU – David Carr – 23/34, 313 yards, 2 TD, INT
- DET – Joey Harrington – 18/25, 176 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
- HOU – Domanick Williams – 25 rushes, 78 yards
- DET – Kevin Jones – 12 rushes, 57 yards Top receivers
- HOU – Domanick Williams – 11 receptions, 95 yards
- DET – Roy Williams – 4 receptions, 73 yards, 2 TD
Week 3: at Kansas City Chiefs
First quarter
- KC – Tony Gonzalez 14-yard pass from Trent Green (Lawrence Tynes kick), 5:35. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:33.''''' Second quarter
- HOU – Kris Brown 28-yard field goal, 6:15. ''Chiefs 7–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 88 yards, 5:14.'''''
- HOU – Kris Brown 49-yard field goal, 0:10. ''Chiefs 7–6. ''''Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 1:37.''''' Third quarter
- KC – Chris Horn 6-yard pass from Trent Green (Lawrence Tynes kick), 11:10. ''Chiefs 14–6. '''Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:13.'''''
- HOU – Marcus Coleman 102-yard interception return (Jonathan Wells run), 3:51. Tied 14–14. Fourth quarter
- KC – Jason Dunn 5-yard pass from Trent Green (Lawrence Tynes kick), 10:55. ''Chiefs 21–14. '''Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 3:40.'''''
- HOU – Jabar Gaffney 9-yard pass from David Carr (Kris Brown kick), 5:20. ''Tied 21–21. '''Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 5:11.'''''
- HOU – Kris Brown 49-yard field goal, 0:02. ''Texans 24–21. '''Drive: 7 plays, 42 yards, 2:11.''''' Top passers
- HOU – David Carr – 13/25, 233 yards, TD, INT
- KC – Trent Green – 21/30, 226 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
- HOU – Jonathan Wells – 10 rushes, 37 yards
- KC – Priest Holmes – 32 rushes, 134 yards Top receivers
- HOU – Andre Johnson – 4 receptions, 96 yards
- KC – Tony Gonzalez – 8 receptions, 106 yards, TD
Week 4: vs. Oakland Raiders
First quarter
- HOU – Kris Brown 46-yard field goal, 3:09. ''Texans 3–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 4:16.'''''
- OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 50-yard field goal, 0:42. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 36 yards, 2:17.''''' Second quarter
- HOU – Jamie Sharper 16-yard fumble return (Kris Brown kick), 11:41. Texans 10–3.
- OAK – Amos Zereoué 55-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 7:02. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 1 play, 55 yards, 0:15.'''''
- HOU – Jonathan Wells 1-yard run (Kris Brown kick), 3:25. ''Texans 17–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:20.'''''
- OAK – Amos Zereoué 3-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 0:47. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 9 plays, 61 yards, 2:27.''''' Third quarter
- HOU – Kris Brown 21-yard field goal, 3:03. ''Texans 20–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 15 yards, 3:21.''''' Fourth quarter
- HOU – Andre Johnson 15-yard pass from David Carr (Kris Brown kick), 14:48. ''Texans 27–17. '''Drive: 4 plays, 30 yards, 0:33.'''''
- HOU – Kris Brown 44-yard field goal, 3:19. ''Texans 30–17. '''Drive: 14 plays, 73 yards, 7:29.''''' Top passers
- OAK – Kerry Collins – 21/38, 237 yards, 3 INT
- HOU – David Carr – 14/23, 228 yards, TD Top rushers
- OAK – Amos Zereoué – 14 rushes, 117 yards, 2 TD
- HOU – Jonathan Wells – 26 rushes, 105 yards, TD Top receivers
- OAK – Ronald Curry – 5 receptions, 69 yards
- HOU – Andre Johnson – 6 receptions, 115 yards, TD
Week 5: vs. Minnesota Vikings
First quarter
- No scoring plays Second quarter
- MIN – Randy Moss 1-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Morten Andersen kick), 14:11. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 6:40.'''''
- MIN – Nate Burleson 5-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Morten Andersen kick), 0:36. ''Vikings 14–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 2:23.''''' Third quarter
- MIN – Marcus Robinson 10-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Morten Andersen kick), 11:50. ''Vikings 21–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 49 yards, 0:46.'''''
- HOU – Andre Johnson 2-yard pass from David Carr (Kris Brown kick), 6:52. ''Vikings 21–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 94 yards, 4:58.''''' Fourth quarter
- HOU – Domanick Davis 1-yard run (Kris Brown kick), 11:31. ''Vikings 21–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 3:11.'''''
- MIN – Randy Moss 50-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Morten Andersen kick), 6:49. ''Vikings 28–14. '''Drive: 3 plays, 59 yards, 0:59.'''''
- HOU – Derick Armstrong 11-yard pass from David Carr (Kris Brown kick), 3:11. ''Vikings 28–21. '''Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 3:38.'''''
- HOU – Andre Johnson 22-yard pass from David Carr (Kris Brown kick), 1:53. ''Tied 28–28. '''Drive: 3 plays, 42 yards, 0:28.''''' Overtime
- MIN – Marcus Robinson 50-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper, 7:05. ''Vikings 34–28. '''Drive: 6 plays, 81 yards, 2:30.''''' Top passers
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 36/50, 396 yards, 5 TD
- HOU – David Carr – 27/42, 372 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
- MIN – Mewelde Moore – 20 rushes, 92 yards
- HOU – Domanick Davis – 14 rushes, 31 yards, TD Top receivers
- MIN – Marcus Robinson – 9 receptions, 150 yards, 2 TD
- HOU – Andre Johnson – 12 receptions, 170 yards, 2 TD
Week 6: at Tennessee Titans
First quarter
- HOU – Kris Brown 21-yard field goal, 9:42. ''Texans 3–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, 5:18.''''' Second quarter
- TEN – Drew Bennett 10-yard pass from Steve McNair (Gary Anderson kick), 12:49. ''Titans 7–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 32 yards, 2:01.'''''
- HOU – Jabar Gaffney 20-yard pass from David Carr (Kris Brown kick), 9:12. ''Texans 10–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 3:37.'''''
- TEN – Gary Anderson 40-yard field goal, 6:02. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 3:10.'''''
- HOU – Kris Brown 50-yard field goal, 2:38. ''Texans 13–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 3:24.''''' Third quarter
- No scoring plays Fourth quarter
- HOU – Jonathan Wells 4-yard run (Kris Brown kick), 4:42. ''Texans 20–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 4:43.''''' Top passers
- HOU – David Carr – 16/26, 266 yards, TD, INT
- TEN – Steve McNair – 19/41, 210 yards, TD, 4 INT Top rushers
- HOU – Jonathan Wells – 22 rushes, 73 yards, TD
- TEN – Chris Brown – 13 rushes, 52 yards Top receivers
- HOU – Andre Johnson – 4 receptions, 66 yards
- TEN – Derrick Mason – 5 receptions, 74 yards With the win, the Texans improved to 3–3. This was the Texans' first win over the Tennessee Titans, who previously played in Houston as the Oilers from 1960 to 1996.
Week 8: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
First quarter
- HOU – Corey Bradford 15-yard pass from David Carr (Kris Brown kick), 3:20. ''Texans 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 40 yards, 4:50.''''' Second quarter
- JAX – Josh Scobee 44-yard field goal, 6:33. ''Texans 7–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 54 yards, 5:37.'''''
- HOU – Kris Brown 38-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Texans 10–3. '''Drive: 3 plays, 50 yards, 0:15.''''' Third quarter
- No scoring plays Fourth quarter
- HOU – Kris Brown 21-yard field goal, 6:45. ''Texans 13–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 54 yards, 5:27.'''''
- JAX – Josh Scobee 36-yard field goal, 3:52. ''Texans 13–6. '''Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 2:45.'''''
- HOU – Demarcus Faggins 43-yard interception return (Kris Brown kick), 0:42. Texans 20–6. Top passers
- JAX – Byron Leftwich – 25/40, 227 yards, 2 INT
- HOU – David Carr – 26/34, 276 yards, TD Top rushers
- JAX – LaBrandon Toefield – 5 rushes, 22 yards
- HOU – Domanick Williams – 22 rushes, 56 yards Top receivers
- JAX – Jimmy Smith – 9 receptions, 117 yards
- HOU – Jabar Gaffney – 5 receptions, 88 yards
Week 9: at Denver Broncos
Week 10: at Indianapolis Colts
Week 11: vs. Green Bay Packers
Week 12: vs. Tennessee Titans
First quarter
- TEN – Erron Kinney 12-yard pass from Steve McNair (Gary Anderson kick), 10:13. ''Titans 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 4:47.'''''
- TEN – Erron Kinney 11-yard pass from Steve McNair (Gary Anderson kick), 5:44. ''Titans 14–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 42 yards, 3:37.'''''
- HOU – Kris Brown 29-yard field goal, 0:35. ''Titans 14–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 5:09.''''' Second quarter
- TEN – Derrick Mason 4-yard pass from Steve McNair (Gary Anderson kick), 10:38. ''Titans 21–3. '''Drive: 3 plays, 40 yards, 1:26.'''''
- HOU – Jonathan Wells 7-yard run (Kris Brown kick), 6:46. ''Titans 21–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 3:52.''''' Third quarter
- HOU – Billy Miller 14-yard pass from David Carr (Kris Brown kick), 9:20. ''Titans 21–17. '''Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 5:40.'''''
- HOU – Andre Johnson 11-yard pass from David Carr (Kris Brown kick), 2:35. ''Texans 24–21. '''Drive: 4 plays, 27 yards, 1:58.''''' Fourth quarter
- HOU – Domanick Williams 41-yard run (Kris Brown kick), 1:34. ''Texans 31–21. '''Drive: 2 plays, 44 yards, 0:13.''''' Top passers
- TEN – Steve McNair – 25/34, 227 yards, 3 TD, INT
- HOU – David Carr – 21/30, 201 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
- TEN – Antowain Smith – 21 rushes, 90 yards
- HOU – Domanick Williams – 16 rushes, 129 yards, TD Top receivers
- TEN – Derrick Mason – 8 receptions, 87 yards, TD
- HOU – Domanick Williams – 7 receptions, 52 yards With the win, the Texans improved to 5–6, snapped their three game losing streak, and swept the Titans for the first time in franchise history.
Week 13: at New York Jets
Week 14: vs. Indianapolis Colts
With the loss to Indianapolis the Texans were eliminated from playoff contention at 5-8.
Week 15: at Chicago Bears
Week 16: at Jacksonville Jaguars
First quarter
- HOU – Domanick Davis 1-yard run (Kris Brown kick), 8:33. ''Texans 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 6:27.''''' Second quarter
- HOU – Andre Johnson 10-yard pass from David Carr (Kris Brown kick), 6:46. ''Texans 14–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 2:38.''''' Third quarter
- No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
- HOU – Antwan Peek 66-yard fumble return (Kris Brown kick), 3:11. Texans 21–0. Top passers
- HOU – David Carr – 13/19, 131 yards, TD, 2 INT
- JAX – Byron Leftwich – 6/14, 35 yards, INT Top rushers
- HOU – Domanick Davis – 31 rushes, 158 yards, TD
- JAX – Greg Jones – 9 rushes, 38 yards Top receivers
- HOU – Andre Johnson – 4 receptions, 46 yards, TD
- JAX – Troy Edwards – 3 receptions, 24 yards
This was the first shutout win in Texans history.
Week 17: vs. Cleveland Browns
First quarter
- CLE – Phil Dawson 45-yard field goal, 9:51. ''Browns 3–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 2:33.'''''
- HOU – Jonathan Wells 6-yard pass from David Carr (Kris Brown kick), 4:48. ''Texans 7–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 4:48.''''' Second quarter
- CLE – Phil Dawson 22-yard field goal, 11:28. ''Texans 7–6. '''Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, 4:31.'''''
- CLE – Phil Dawson 29-yard field goal, 2:00. ''Browns 9–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 5:41.''''' Third quarter
- CLE – Steve Heiden 9-yard pass from Kelly Holcomb (Phil Dawson kick), 5:24. ''Browns 16–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 6:56.''''' Fourth quarter
- CLE – Phil Dawson 45-yard field goal, 14:09. ''Browns 19–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, -3 yards, 1:24.'''''
- CLE – Phil Dawson 22-yard field goal, 4:01. ''Browns 22–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 4:46.'''''
- HOU – Domanick Williams 1-yard run (Kris Brown kick), 1:23. ''Browns 22–14. '''Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 2:27.''''' Top passers
- CLE – Kelly Holcomb – 20/29, 228 yards, TD, 2 INT
- HOU – David Carr – 15/25, 114 yards, TD Top rushers
- CLE – Lee Suggs – 26 rushes, 131 yards
- HOU – Domanick Williams – 17 rushes, 103 yards, TD Top receivers
- CLE – Antonio Bryant – 7 receptions, 87 yards
- HOU – Domanick Williams – 5 receptions, 42 yards Looking to secure their first non-losing season, the 7–8 Texans hosted the 3–12 Browns in the regular season finale of the 2004 season. Despite only committing one turnover, Houston's offense struggled and only gained 238 yards of total offense compared to Cleveland's 364. The Texans scored a touchdown with 1:23 left to trail 14–22 and attempted an onside kick, but it was recovered by the Browns who would run out the clock to win the game.
Standings
Division
Conference
Statistics
Team
| Houston Texans | year=2021 | border=2}}" | Category | Houston Texans | year=2021 | border=2}}" | Total yards | Houston Texans | year=2021 | border=2}}" | Yards per game | Houston Texans | year=2021 | border=2}}" | NFL rank |
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| (out of 32) | Total offense | 5,128 | 320.5 | 18th | Total defense | 5,458 | 341.1 | 23rd | |||||||
| Passing offense | 3,246 | 202.9 | 18th | ||||||||||||
| Rushing offense | 1,882 | 117.6 | 12th | ||||||||||||
| Passing defense | 3,615 | 225.9 | 24th | ||||||||||||
| Rushing defense | 1,843 | 115.2 | 13th |
Individual
| Houston Texans | year=2021 | border=2}}" | Category | Houston Texans | year=2021 | border=2}}" | Player | Houston Texans | year=2021 | border=2}}" | Total | Offense | Defense |
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| Passing yards | David Carr | 3,531 | |||||||||||
| Passing touchdowns | David Carr | 16 | |||||||||||
| Rushing yards | Domanick Williams | 1,188 | |||||||||||
| Rushing touchdowns | Domanick Williams | 13 | |||||||||||
| Receiving yards | Andre Johnson | 1,142 | |||||||||||
| Receiving touchdowns | Andre Johnson | 6 | |||||||||||
| Tackles (Solo) | Jamie Sharper | 96 | |||||||||||
| Sacks | Kailee Wong | 5.5 | |||||||||||
| Interceptions | Dunta Robinson | 6 |
Source:
References
References
- "David Carr Career Stats".
- "2004 Houston Texans draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
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