Game story
In Week 9 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-08, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the Houston Texans, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +6.28 total EPA, and +0.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Clark (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.88 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-42.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Houston Texans changed the game: (:01) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.88 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2 P. Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +6.28 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 3 A. Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.84 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 4 J. Jones · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 5 K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 6 M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +2.98 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 7 R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8 J. Dreessen · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Clark — IND · Receiving
D. Clark posted the highest total EPA (+7.88) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.79 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (1:07) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 29-J.Addai INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Pollard at HOU 14. 31-B.Pollard to 50 for 36 yards (65-R.Lilja).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai (P. Manning pass)
- Houston Texans — R. Moats (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — S. Slaton
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Stover
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Stover
- Houston Texans — K. Brown
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 7 (Q1 51:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 29-J.Addai for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 51:20) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 4 (Q1 49:02) — (4:02) 3-M.Stover 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 19 (Q2 42:55) — (12:55) 3-M.Stover 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 38 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 3-K.Brown 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 23:36) — (8:36) (Run formation) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 21-R.Moats for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 23:31) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 20-S.Slaton right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 14:58) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q4 7:16) — (7:16) (Run formation) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 7:11) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Houston Texans (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- Houston Texans (Q4 2:20) — (2:20) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 89-D.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 55-C.Session (58-G.Brackett) [58-G.Brackett] at IND 32. 55-C.Session to IND 40 for 8 yards (89-D.Anderson).
- Houston Texans (Q4 3:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 80-A.Johnson to IND 42 for 24 yards (33-M.Bullitt).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 12:38) — (12:38) 87-R.Wayne pass deep right intended for 85-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Pollard at HOU 24. 31-B.Pollard ran ob at HOU 24 for no gain. Penalty on IND-85-P.Garcon, Offensive Pass Interference, d
- Houston Texans (Q3 20:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 12-J.Jones to IND 34 for 45 yards (27-J.Lacey).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 31:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 29-J.Addai INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Pollard at HOU 14. 31-B.Pollard to 50 for 36 yards (65-R.Lilja).
- Houston Texans (Q2 32:30) — (2:30) (Pass formation) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 21-R.Moats to IND 1 for 9 yards (41-A.Bethea). Indianapolis challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Pass formation) 8-M.Schaub p
- Houston Texans (Q1 51:11) — (6:11) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 25-J.Powers at HOU 46. 25-J.Powers to HOU 45 for 1 yard (80-A.Johnson).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 12:38) — (12:38) 87-R.Wayne pass deep right intended for 85-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Pollard at HOU 24. 31-B.Pollard ran ob at HOU 24 for no gain. Penalty on IND-85-P.Garcon, Offensive Pass Interference, d
Quarterback report card
P.Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 61 dropbacks · 55.7% completion · +0.5% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +6.28 total EPA
- M.Schaub (Houston Texans) · 46 dropbacks · 69.6% completion · +11.3% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.98 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.013 | +0.013 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.7% | 50.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.065 | +0.037 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.149 | -0.135 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.013 | +0.013 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.5% | 52.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Houston Texans -0.01, Indianapolis Colts +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Houston Texans: 11 drives, -1.14 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +1.16 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- D. Clark (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Schaub (HOU) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 51:26 · HOU 7 · Score 0-6
(6:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 29-J.Addai for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 51:20 · HOU 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 49:02 · HOU 4 · Score 0-10
(4:02) 3-M.Stover 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 42:55 · HOU 19 · Score 0-13
(12:55) 3-M.Stover 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · IND 38 · Score 3-13
(:02) 3-K.Brown 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 23:36 · IND 1 · Score 9-13
(8:36) (Run formation) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 21-R.Moats for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 23:31 · IND 2 · Score 10-13
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · IND 1 · Score 16-13
(15:00) 20-S.Slaton right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 14:58 · IND 2 · Score 17-13
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 7:16 · HOU 2 · Score 17-19
(7:16) (Run formation) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 7:11 · HOU 2 · Score 17-20
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 20-17 in Week 9, 2009 on 2009-11-08.
What was the final score of Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
The final score was Houston Texans 17, Indianapolis Colts 20 (HOU 17-20 IND) in Week 9, 2009 on 2009-11-08.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Houston Texans 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q2: Houston Texans 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: Houston Texans 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Houston Texans 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Houston Texans 17, Indianapolis Colts 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (P. Manning pass) (Q1 51:26) Houston Texans touchdown — R. Moats (M. Schaub pass) (Q3 23:36) Houston Texans touchdown — S. Slaton (Q4 15:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q4 7:16) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Stover (Q1 49:02, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Stover (Q2 42:55, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 30:02, 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?
P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 55.7% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +6.28 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 69.6% completion, +11.3% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.98 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
D. Clark (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +7.88 on receiving plays. across 16 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.79 EPA): (1:07) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 29-J.Addai INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Pollard at HOU 14. 31-B.Pollard to 50 for 36 yards (65-R.Lilja).. The biggest win-probability swing was -42.0%.
Was Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 7-0 Now 8-0 W
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