Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 19–3 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 0–13 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Malik Harrison
- Top passer
- Derek Carr
- Biggest EPA play
- 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 64 yards from IND 30 to HOU 6. 83-F.Murphy MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by…
- Game date
- 2002-12-01
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 19–3 on 2002-12-01. Malik Harrison posted a game-high +3.24 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 2
M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play - 3
R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 4
J. Dawson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 5

Jonathan Allen · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play - 6
Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · -0.04 total EPA · 30 snaps · -0.00 EPA/play - 7
Julie'n Davenport · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · -0.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.08 EPA/play - 8
J. Mungro · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · -0.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · -0.05 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
Malik Harrison — IND · Receiving
Malik Harrison posted the highest total EPA (+3.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
Malik Harrison's top snap (+1.93 EPA): (13:13) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison pushed ob at HOU 48 for 33 yards (26-M.Stevens).
Biggest single play (-5.06 EPA): M. Vanderjagt — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 64 yards from IND 30 to HOU 6. 83-F.Murphy MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by IND-34-J.Doering at HOU 16. 34-J.Doering to HOU 16 for no gain (83-F.Murphy).
Quarterback report card
Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Derek Carr (Houston Texans) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -0.36 EPA/play · -15.29 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.301 | -0.119 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.7% | 38.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.356 | -0.001 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.514 | -0.242 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.119 | +0.301 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.2% | 66.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.30), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: -0.30 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.12 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 15 drives, -25.91 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 15 drives, -10.14 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Indianapolis Colts — M. Pollard (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — J. Mungro
Field goals
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 14 (Q1 9:03) — (9:03) 13-M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 16 (Q1 8:52) — (8:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 8:47) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 28 (Q2 11:52) — (11:52) 13-M.Vanderjagt 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q4 8:16) — (8:16) 23-J.Mungro up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 17 (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) 3-K.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q1 11:16) — (11:16) 32-J.Wells right tackle to HOU 16 for 3 yards (21-W.Harris). FUMBLES (21-W.Harris), RECOVERED by IND-92-C.Bratzke at HOU 17. 92-C.Bratzke to HOU 17 for no gain (85-C.Bradford).
- Houston Texans (Q1 9:00) — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 64 yards from IND 30 to HOU 6. 83-F.Murphy MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by IND-34-J.Doering at HOU 16. 34-J.Doering to HOU 16 for no gain (83-F.Murphy).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 8:52) — (8:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q1 13:28) — (13:28) 7-C.Stanley punts 52 yards to IND 19, Center-80-S.McDermott, downed by HOU-33-J.Bell.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 11:28) — (11:28) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete to 87-R.Wayne.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q1 9:00) — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 64 yards from IND 30 to HOU 6. 83-F.Murphy MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by IND-34-J.Doering at HOU 16. 34-J.Doering to HOU 16 for no gain (83-F.Murphy).
- Houston Texans (Q1 11:16) — (11:16) 32-J.Wells right tackle to HOU 16 for 3 yards (21-W.Harris). FUMBLES (21-W.Harris), RECOVERED by IND-92-C.Bratzke at HOU 17. 92-C.Bratzke to HOU 17 for no gain (85-C.Bradford).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:37) — (:37) 18-P.Manning kneels to HOU 8 for -1 yards.
- Houston Texans (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) 7-C.Stanley punts 34 yards to IND 20, Center-80-S.McDermott. 86-T.Walters MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by HOU-33-J.Bell at IND 21. 33-J.Bell to IND 21 for no gain (86-T.Walters).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 9:03 · HOU 14 · Score 0-3
(9:03) 13-M.Vanderjagt 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 8:52 · HOU 16 · Score 0-9
(8:52) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 8:47 · HOU 2 · Score 0-10
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 11:52 · HOU 28 · Score 0-13
(11:52) 13-M.Vanderjagt 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 8:16 · HOU 1 · Score 0-19
(8:16) 23-J.Mungro up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 3:55 · IND 17 · Score 3-19
(3:55) 3-K.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts on 2002-12-01?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 19-3 in Week 13, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Houston Texans 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q2: Houston Texans 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: Houston Texans 3, Indianapolis Colts 6; Final: Houston Texans 3, Indianapolis Colts 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass) (Q1 8:52) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Mungro (Q4 8:16) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 9:03, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 11:52, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q4 3:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 46.5% completion, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -15.29 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 50.0% completion, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.04 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.24 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+1.93 EPA): (13:13) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison pushed ob at HOU 48 for 33 yards (26-M.Stevens)..
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W