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NFL · Week 10 · November 13, 2005 · 12 min read

Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2005 Week 10 Recap

Colts defeat Texans 31–17 in Week 10

Paul Manning led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 17–31 Week 10 finish.

Houston Texans 17 1–8
Final 17–31
Indianapolis Colts 31 9–0 Winner
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
17–31
Halftime
Houston Texans 7–21 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Game date
November 13, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Austin Johnson
    Austin Johnson 4 REC · 42 YDS +5.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Gaffney 2 REC · 29 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Dorance Armstrong
    Dorance Armstrong 2 REC · 25 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Paul Manning 26/37 · 298 YDS · 3 TD +17.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 7 REC · 108 YDS · 1 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Stokley 6 REC · 73 YDS · 1 TD +6.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 31–17 Houston Texans
Halftime
Houston Texans 7–21 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Top passer
Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play
(4:18) 7-C.Stanley punts 31 yards to IND 40, Center-48-B.Pittman. 42-J.David MUFFS catch, …
Game date
2005-11-13

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 31–17 on 2005-11-13. Paul Manning posted a game-high +17.78 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Houston Texans07100017
Indianapolis Colts71473031

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

HOUHouston Texans
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 4:36TD
    Dean Clark

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 14
    Score
    0-6

    (4:36) 18-P.Manning pass to 44-D.Clark for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 4:29XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    0-7

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 11:17TD
    EJE. James

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 5
    Score
    0-13

    (11:17) 32-E.James right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 11:14XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    0-14

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 5:43TD
    BSB. Stokley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 21
    Score
    0-20

    (5:43) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 5:36XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    0-21

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  7. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 2:00TD
    Josh Wells

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 14
    Score
    6-21

    (2:00) 32-J.Wells left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.

  8. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 1:53XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    7-21

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  9. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 8:32TD
    JGJ. Gaffney

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 13
    Score
    13-21

    (8:32) 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 8:26XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    14-21

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  11. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 6:00TD
    Malik Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 30
    Score
    14-27

    (6:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 5:54XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    14-28

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  13. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 1:03FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 6
    Score
    17-28

    (1:03) 3-K.Brown 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  14. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 12:04FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 27
    Score
    17-31

    (12:04) 13-M.Vanderjagt 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +17.78 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  2. 2Malik HarrisonMalik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.74 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.58 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
  4. 4Austin JohnsonAustin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Gaffney · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
  7. 7E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.73 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  8. 8Dorance ArmstrongDorance Armstrong · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 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

Paul Manning — IND · Passing

Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+17.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (-4.10 EPA): (:39) 18-P.Manning kneels to HOU 11 for -1 yards.

Biggest single play (+5.35 EPA): C. Stanley — (4:18) 7-C.Stanley punts 31 yards to IND 40, Center-48-B.Pittman. 42-J.David MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by HOU-34-V.Morency at IND 30.

Quarterback report card

Paul Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 37 dropbacks · 70.3% completion · +0.48 EPA/play · +17.78 total EPA
  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Houston Texans) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.59 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatHouston TexansIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play+0.118+0.238
Offensive success rate43.5%56.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.055+0.481
Rush EPA/play-0.069+0.105
Defensive EPA/play-0.238-0.118
Defensive success rate43.4%56.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Houston Texans: +0.12 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: +0.24 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 11 drives, +8.11 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +19.77 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Dean ClarkIndianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass) (Q1 4:36)
  • Indianapolis Colts — E. James (Q2 11:17)
  • Indianapolis Colts — B. Stokley (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 5:43)
  • Josh WellsHouston Texans — Josh Wells (Q2 2:00)
  • Houston Texans — J. Gaffney (Derek Carr pass) (Q3 8:32)
  • Malik HarrisonIndianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 6:00)

Field goals

  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q3 1:03)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 12:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 14 (Q1 4:36) — (4:36) 18-P.Manning pass to 44-D.Clark for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 4:29) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q2 11:17) — (11:17) 32-E.James right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 11:14) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 21 (Q2 5:43) — (5:43) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 5:36) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 14 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 32-J.Wells left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 1:53) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 13 (Q3 8:32) — (8:32) 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 8:26) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 30 (Q3 6:00) — (6:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 5:54) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 6 (Q3 1:03) — (1:03) 3-K.Brown 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 27 (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) 13-M.Vanderjagt 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 8:11) — (8:11) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 87-R.Wayne to IND 49 for 16 yards (31-P.Buchanon, 24-C.Brown). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +2.08]
  • Houston Texans (Q3 4:18) — (4:18) 7-C.Stanley punts 31 yards to IND 40, Center-48-B.Pittman. 42-J.David MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by HOU-34-V.Morency at IND 30. [WPA +5.7% · EPA +5.35]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 14:21) — (14:21) 18-P.Manning sacked at IND 33 for -4 yards (98-A.Peek). [WPA -4.9% · EPA -1.29]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 6:00) — (6:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.6% · EPA +3.29]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Run formation) PENALTY on HOU-91-S.Payne, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced at IND 35 - No Play. [WPA +4.1% · EPA +2.08]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Houston Texans (Q3 4:18) — (4:18) 7-C.Stanley punts 31 yards to IND 40, Center-48-B.Pittman. 42-J.David MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by HOU-34-V.Morency at IND 30. [WPA +5.7% · EPA +5.35]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:39) — (:39) 18-P.Manning kneels to HOU 11 for -1 yards. [EPA -4.10]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 5:43) — (5:43) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.1% · EPA +3.65]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 3:08) — (3:08) 7-C.Stanley punts 31 yards to IND 31, Center-48-B.Pittman. 28-M.Jackson MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by HOU-22-R.Walker at IND 34. 22-R.Walker to IND 34 for no gain (23-J.Mungro). Play Challenged by [WPA +3.0% · EPA +3.31]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 4:36 · HOU 14 · Score 0-6
    (4:36) 18-P.Manning pass to 44-D.Clark for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 4:29 · HOU 2 · Score 0-7
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  3. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 11:17 · HOU 5 · Score 0-13
    (11:17) 32-E.James right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 11:14 · HOU 2 · Score 0-14
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  5. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 5:43 · HOU 21 · Score 0-20
    (5:43) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 83-B.Stokley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 5:36 · HOU 2 · Score 0-21
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  7. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · IND 14 · Score 6-21
    (2:00) 32-J.Wells left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
  8. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · IND 2 · Score 7-21
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  9. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 8:32 · IND 13 · Score 13-21
    (8:32) 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 8:26 · IND 2 · Score 14-21
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  11. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 6:00 · HOU 30 · Score 14-27
    (6:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 5:54 · HOU 2 · Score 14-28
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  13. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 1:03 · IND 6 · Score 17-28
    (1:03) 3-K.Brown 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  14. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 12:04 · HOU 27 · Score 17-31
    (12:04) 13-M.Vanderjagt 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

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.
  • Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts on 2005-11-13?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 31-17 in Week 10, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Houston Texans 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Houston Texans 7, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q3: Houston Texans 10, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Houston Texans 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: Houston Texans 17, Indianapolis Colts 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q1 4:36) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q2 11:17) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — B. Stokley (P. Manning pass) (Q2 5:43) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Wells (Q2 2:00) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Gaffney (D. Carr pass) (Q3 8:32) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 6:00) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q3 1:03, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 12:04, 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?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 70.3% completion, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +17.78 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 55.2% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.59 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (-4.10 EPA): (:39) 18-P.Manning kneels to HOU 11 for -1 yards..

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 1-7 Now 1-8 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 8-0 Now 9-0 W

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