Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 37–34 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 21–10 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Desmond Watson
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck Aborted. 78-R.Kelly FUMBLES at IND 0, RECOVERED by HOU-90-J.Clo…
- Game date
- 2018-09-30
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 37–34 on 2018-09-30. Desmond Watson posted a game-high +12.68 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 37 | |
| 7 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Desmond Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +12.68 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play - 2
A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +12.14 total EPA · 74 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 3
T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +10.67 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play - 4

Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +10.18 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 5

Casey Rogers · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play - 6
N. Hines · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 7
Keke Coutee · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 8
W. Fuller · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 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
Desmond Watson — HOU · Passing
Desmond Watson posted the highest total EPA (+12.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 51 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
Desmond Watson's top snap (-4.83 EPA): (4:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 35-P.Desir at HOU 46. 35-P.Desir to HOU 45 for 1 yard (10-D.Hopkins).
Biggest single play (-6.46 EPA): A. Luck — (5:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck Aborted. 78-R.Kelly FUMBLES at IND 0, RECOVERED by HOU-90-J.Clowney at IND 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
A. Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 74 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · -2.4% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +12.14 total EPA
Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) · 51 dropbacks · 56.9% completion · +5.7% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +12.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.038 | -0.026 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.1% | 44.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.249 | +0.164 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.172 | -0.917 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.026 | -0.038 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.7% | 51.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.04 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 15 drives, +4.13 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 16 drives, -3.04 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Zach Pascal (A. Luck pass)
Houston Texans — A. Luck
Houston Texans — W. Fuller (Desmond Watson pass) 
Houston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (Desmond Watson pass) 
Houston Texans — Desmond Watson
Indianapolis Colts — N. Hines (A. Luck pass)
Indianapolis Colts — E. Ebron (A. Luck pass)
Indianapolis Colts — N. Hines (A. Luck pass)
Field goals
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri 
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri 
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn 
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q1 11:22) — (11:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 14-Z.Pascal for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 11:17) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 98 (Q1 5:30) — (5:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck Aborted. 78-R.Kelly FUMBLES at IND 0, RECOVERED by HOU-90-J.Clowney at IND 0. TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 5:19) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q1 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 15-W.Fuller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 1:45) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q2 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 1:08); Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 24 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 4-A.Vinatieri 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q3 6:45); Houston Texans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 6:39) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 14 (Q3 5:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 21-N.Hines for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 5:14) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q4 7:45) — (7:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 22 (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) 7-K.Fairbairn 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the HOU 9 (Q4 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 21-N.Hines for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the HOU 2 (Q4 0:45) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Luck pass to 80-C.Rogers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Overtime: Houston Texans won the period 6–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the HOU 25 (OT 6:04) — (6:04) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 11 (OT 1:54) — (1:54) 7-K.Fairbairn 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the IND 19 (OT 0:03) — (:03) 7-K.Fairbairn 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (OT 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass incomplete short right to 80-C.Rogers (24-J.Joseph).
- Indianapolis Colts (OT 6:04) — (6:04) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- Houston Texans (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 7-K.Fairbairn 59 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
- Houston Texans (OT 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins to IND 19 for 24 yards (26-C.Geathers).
- Houston Texans (OT 1:54) — (1:54) 7-K.Fairbairn 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 5:30) — (5:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck Aborted. 78-R.Kelly FUMBLES at IND 0, RECOVERED by HOU-90-J.Clowney at IND 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at IND 6 for -6 yards (99-J.Watt). FUMBLES (99-J.Watt), RECOVERED by HOU-53-D.Ejiofor at IND 8. 53-D.Ejiofor to IND 8 for no gain (12-A.Luck).
- Houston Texans (Q3 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 35-P.Desir at HOU 46. 35-P.Desir to HOU 45 for 1 yard (10-D.Hopkins).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 5:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton ran ob at HOU 19 for 42 yards (24-J.Joseph). Penalty on HOU-90-J.Clowney, Defensive Holding, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 11:22 · HOU 4 · Score 0-6
(11:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 14-Z.Pascal for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 11:17 · HOU 15 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 5:30 · HOU 98 · Score 6-7
(5:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck Aborted. 78-R.Kelly FUMBLES at IND 0, RECOVERED by HOU-90-J.Clowney at IND 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 5:19 · IND 15 · Score 7-7
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 1:50 · IND 3 · Score 13-7
(1:50) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 15-W.Fuller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 1:45 · IND 15 · Score 14-7
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 1:13 · IND 5 · Score 20-7
(1:13) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 1:08 · IND 15 · Score 21-7
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. PENALTY on IND-28-C.Milton, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · HOU 24 · Score 21-10
(:06) 4-A.Vinatieri 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 6:45 · IND 5 · Score 27-10
(6:45) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 6:39 · IND 15 · Score 28-10
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 5:21 · HOU 14 · Score 28-16
(5:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 21-N.Hines for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 5:14 · HOU 15 · Score 28-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 7:45 · HOU 5 · Score 28-23
(7:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 3:02 · IND 22 · Score 31-23
(3:02) 7-K.Fairbairn 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 0:51 · HOU 9 · Score 31-29
(:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 21-N.Hines for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 0:45 · HOU 2 · Score 31-31
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Luck pass to 80-C.Rogers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — OT 6:04 · HOU 25 · Score 31-34
(6:04) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — OT 1:54 · IND 11 · Score 34-34
(1:54) 7-K.Fairbairn 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — OT 0:03 · IND 19 · Score 37-34
(:03) 7-K.Fairbairn 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Houston Texans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Desmond Watson (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts on 2018-09-30?
The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 37-34 in Week 4, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Houston Texans 14, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Houston Texans 7, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: Houston Texans 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Houston Texans 3, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q5: Houston Texans 6, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: Houston Texans 37, Indianapolis Colts 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — Z. Pascal (A. Luck pass) (Q1 11:22) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Luck (Q1 5:30) Houston Texans touchdown — W. Fuller (D. Watson pass) (Q1 1:50) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (D. Watson pass) (Q2 1:13) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Watson (Q3 6:45) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — N. Hines (A. Luck pass) (Q3 5:21) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. Ebron (A. Luck pass) (Q4 7:45) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — N. Hines (A. Luck pass) (Q4 0:51) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 3:02, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (OT 6:04, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (OT 1:54, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (OT 0:03, 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?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 54.1% completion, -2.4% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +12.14 total passing EPA. Desmond Watson (Houston Texans), 56.9% completion, +5.7% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +12.68 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.68 total EPA on Passing plays. across 51 snaps. Their top snap (-4.83 EPA): (4:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 35-P.Desir at HOU 46. 35-P.Desir to HOU 45 for 1 yard (10-D.Hopkins)..
Was Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Houston Texans won 37-34 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L