Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 25–3 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 3–20 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- G. Whalen
- Top passer
- Case Keenum
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle intended for 16-D.Rogers INTERCEPTED by 24-J.J…
- Game date
- 2013-12-15
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 25–3 on 2013-12-15. G. Whalen posted a game-high +3.94 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(9:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 17-G.Whalen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(1:51) 4-R.Bullock 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(12:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on IND-75-M.McGlynn, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(7:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 34-T.Richardson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(1:49) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(12:31) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(1:59) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum sacked at HOU -2 for -9 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), recovered by HOU-76-D.Brown at HOU -8. 76-D.Brown tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (90-C.Redding). PENALTY on HOU-76-D.Brown, Taunting, 10 yards, enforced between downs.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 9:34TD GWG. WhalenPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 14
- Score
- 0-6
(9:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 17-G.Whalen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 9:31XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 1:51FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 31
- Score
- 3-7
(1:51) 4-R.Bullock 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 12:05FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 19
- Score
- 3-10
(12:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on IND-75-M.McGlynn, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 7:09TD TRT. RichardsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 9
- Score
- 3-16
(7:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 34-T.Richardson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 7:03XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 3-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:49FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 25
- Score
- 3-20
(1:49) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 12:31FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 22
- Score
- 3-23
(12:31) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 1:59Safety Case KeenumPoints+2
- Yard line
- IND 93
- Score
- 3-25
(1:59) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum sacked at HOU -2 for -9 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), recovered by HOU-76-D.Brown at HOU -8. 76-D.Brown tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (90-C.Redding). PENALTY on HOU-76-D.Brown, Taunting, 10 yards, enforced between downs.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1G. Whalen · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 2R. Griffin · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 3T. Richardson · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 4T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.87 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 5A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +0.82 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
- 6D. Karim · Houston Texans · Rushing · +0.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 7
Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.66 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play - 8
Dyami Brown · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +0.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.07 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
G. Whalen — IND · Receiving
G. Whalen posted the highest total EPA (+3.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.
G. Whalen's top snap (-2.50 EPA): (13:54) 9-S.Lechler punts 53 yards to IND 21, Center-46-J.Weeks. 17-G.Whalen to HOU 28 for 51 yards (27-J.Victorian).
Biggest single play (-5.76 EPA): A. Luck — (4:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle intended for 16-D.Rogers INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Joseph at HOU 5. 24-J.Joseph to HOU 37 for 32 yards (78-G.Cherilus; 12-A.Luck).
Quarterback report card
Case Keenum led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Case Keenum (Houston Texans) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -13.3% CPOE · -0.64 EPA/play · -25.01 total EPA
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -8.0% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.325 | -0.053 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.1% | 41.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.641 | +0.021 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.021 | -0.309 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.053 | +0.325 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.7% | 65.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.33), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: -0.33 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.05 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 14 drives, -26.62 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 14 drives, -4.88 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — G. Whalen (A. Luck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Richardson (A. Luck pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — Randy Bullock
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 14 (Q1 9:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 17-G.Whalen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 9:31) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 31 (Q1 1:51) — (1:51) 4-R.Bullock 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 19 (Q2 12:05); Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 9 (Q2 7:09) — (7:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 34-T.Richardson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 7:03) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 25 (Q2 1:49) — (1:49) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 5–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 22 (Q3 12:31) — (12:31) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the IND 93 (Q3 1:59).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:25) — (4:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle intended for 16-D.Rogers INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Joseph at HOU 5. 24-J.Joseph to HOU 37 for 32 yards (78-G.Cherilus; 12-A.Luck).
- Houston Texans (Q2 13:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Butler at HOU 30. 20-D.Butler to HOU 17 for 13 yards (80-A.Johnson).
- Houston Texans (Q2 3:07) — (3:07) (Run formation) 7-C.Keenum pass deep right intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Butler at IND 31. 20-D.Butler to HOU 44 for 25 yards (84-R.Griffin).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 12:05) — (12:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on IND-75-M.McGlynn, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 8:43) — (8:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton pushed ob at HOU 27 for 41 yards (24-J.Joseph). Penalty on HOU-24-J.Joseph, Defensive Holding, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:25) — (4:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle intended for 16-D.Rogers INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Joseph at HOU 5. 24-J.Joseph to HOU 37 for 32 yards (78-G.Cherilus; 12-A.Luck).
- Houston Texans (Q2 13:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Butler at HOU 30. 20-D.Butler to HOU 17 for 13 yards (80-A.Johnson).
- Houston Texans (Q2 3:07) — (3:07) (Run formation) 7-C.Keenum pass deep right intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Butler at IND 31. 20-D.Butler to HOU 44 for 25 yards (84-R.Griffin).
- Houston Texans (Q4 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass deep right to 10-D.Hopkins ran ob at HOU 48 for 39 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 9:34 · HOU 14 · Score 0-6
(9:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 17-G.Whalen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 9:31 · HOU 2 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 1:51 · IND 31 · Score 3-7
(1:51) 4-R.Bullock 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 12:05 · HOU 19 · Score 3-10
(12:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. PENALTY on IND-75-M.McGlynn, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 7:09 · HOU 9 · Score 3-16
(7:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 34-T.Richardson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 7:03 · HOU 2 · Score 3-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 1:49 · HOU 25 · Score 3-20
(1:49) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 12:31 · HOU 22 · Score 3-23
(12:31) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q3 1:59 · IND 93 · Score 3-25
(1:59) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum sacked at HOU -2 for -9 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis), recovered by HOU-76-D.Brown at HOU -8. 76-D.Brown tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (90-C.Redding). PENALTY on
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.
- G. Whalen (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Case Keenum (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- A. Luck (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts on 2013-12-15?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 25-3 in Week 15, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Houston Texans 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Houston Texans 0, Indianapolis Colts 13; Q3: Houston Texans 0, Indianapolis Colts 5; Final: Houston Texans 3, Indianapolis Colts 25.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — G. Whalen (A. Luck pass) (Q1 9:34) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Richardson (A. Luck pass) (Q2 7:09) Houston Texans field goal — R. Bullock (Q1 1:51, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 12:05, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 1:49, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 12:31, 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?
Case Keenum (Houston Texans), 46.2% completion, -13.3% CPOE, -0.64 EPA per dropback, -25.01 total passing EPA. A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 50.0% completion, -8.0% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.82 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
G. Whalen (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.94 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-2.50 EPA): (13:54) 9-S.Lechler punts 53 yards to IND 21, Center-46-J.Weeks. 17-G.Whalen to HOU 28 for 51 yards (27-J.Victorian)..
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 2-11 Now 2-12 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W
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